200 FEEDING ANIMALS. 



in feeding, as here every animal gets its rations perfectly 

 undisturbed, and the ration may be varied to suit the 

 particular requirements of the animal. With the tie here 

 mentioned, no greater space is required than with stanch- 

 ions say 3 feet 2 to 6 inches for large cattle, the tie 

 permitting them to lick themselves and change positions 

 at will. They should be arranged upon both sides of a 

 feeding-floor, with heads turned to the floor. This affords 

 the greatest facility for feeding, as both rows of cattle may 

 be fed at the same time from a wagon driven along the 

 floor. Animals that are reared in this way will take their 

 places regularly, and are easily fastened. This feeding- 

 floor should be ten feet wide in the clear of the mangers, 

 so that a wagon with a hay-rack on may be conveniently 

 driven through it. In this case the cattle may be let out 

 from 10 A. M. to 3 p. M. for exercise and water, if water is 

 not provided where they stand in the stable. A farm that 

 carries on a regular system of stock feeding will have con- 

 venient buildings for that purpose, especially in those States 

 where cattle are fed in barns. A well-constructed stable is 

 also cooler than the open air, and troubled less with flies. 



Under this system the skillful feeder has the condition 

 and thrift of his cattle wholly under his control, and his 

 profit will consist in giving all the food they can properly 

 digest. He may take full advantage of the element of time, 

 securing the largest growth in the shortest time, which 

 always produces the greatest profit. 



SOILING Cows. 



In feeding cows will be found one of the most important 

 uses of the soiling system. To produce milk profitably, 

 cows must be full fed constantly whilst in milk, and this 

 system furnishes the surest means to that end. It is also 

 most important that cows should be kept comfortable 

 that they should have a oool stable in summer and a warm 



