30 Grain Scr£j!Jnings. 



5. To illustrate the feasibility of feeding black seeds alone 

 where possible. 



6. To increase the palatability of black seeds by an addition 

 of Caldwell's molasses meal. 



Roughages. — All lambs were fed the same quality and quantity 

 of roughage. The hay consisted of mixed clover and timothy and, 

 for part of the experiment, of alfalfa hay fed at the rate of 1^ pound 

 per lamb per day. The succulent roughage throughout the period 

 consisted of corn ensilage and pulped turnips equal parts, mixed, 

 fed at the rate of from 4 to 7 pounds per lamb per day. 



Grains. — The following indicates the method of division of the 

 lambs for the experimental feeding period. 



Lot I received a standard meal mixture composed of: oats, 2 

 parts; bran, 2 parts; oil cake, 1 part. 



Lot II received one part of the above mentioned mixture with 

 one part of complete ground elevator screenings. 



Lo.t III received complete ground elevator screenings. 



Lot IV received ground elevator screenings less the black seeds. 



Lot V received ground black seeds. 



Lot VI received ground black seeds, 2 parts; Caldwell's molasses 

 meal, 2 parts. 



Values of Feeds — 



Standard meal mixture. 1.4 cents per pound. 



Complete pulverized screenings ,..$10.00 per ton. '\ 



Screenings less black seeds 12 . 00 



Black seeds 4 . 00 



Caldwell's molasses meal 34 . 50 



Hay 7.00 



Roots and ensilage 2 . 00 



Note. — For weights, methods of weighing, preparatory feeding, 

 plan of feeding, etc., see Annual Report for 1915, C.E.F., Ottawa. 



