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HAT. 



that is, the hay, when not sufficiently dried before stacking, 

 becomes charred from the excessive heat generated within the 

 mass. This charring varies from a slight tinge to an almost 

 black colour. When the charring is but slight, the hay is 

 perhaps none the worse ; but when much burnt, it is not only 

 worthless as food, but is highly injurious. "Within my own 

 experience, I have known horses fed upon hay in this condition 

 become effected with chronic cough, broken wind, diabetes, and 

 diseases of the digestive organs. 



It is customary with many to chop a portion of hay, and 

 give it with the corn. This is done with the intention 



of causing horses to mas- 

 ticate their corn more 

 thoroughly ; and, to some 

 extent, this purpose is 

 thereby answered; but a 

 greedy feeder is not to 

 be ciu'ed in this way. 

 The corn should be crush- 

 ed or otherwise ground, 

 in a rough manner, in 

 addition to mixing it with 

 the chaff. 

 Fig. 6. 

 Chaff Cutters of the best kind may be readily procured, at 

 a reasonable price, adapted either for hand or steam power, 

 from Messrs. Eichmond and Chandler, of Salford, Manchester, 

 whose implements are held, and deservedly so, in the highest 

 repute. 



The quantity of hay which a horse may require during a 

 period of twenty-four hours, will depend upon circumstances ; 

 such as the size of the animal, and the corn which may be 



