FARM DAIRYING 



guard against the dry spell, and so add dollars to 

 the profit from each cow. 



A small silo to open for summer feeding is 

 coming much in vogue and taking the place of a 

 soiling crop. The latter takes more land, is more 

 wasteful, and takes more time and labor in get- 

 ting the food to the cows. By all means we would 

 urge the trial of silage for tiding over the sure- 

 to-come shortage in pasture. 



Any change from one food to another should 

 be gradual. A quick change is upsetting to the 

 digestion of the cows, and is sure to affect 

 the flavor of the milk. When turning cows on the 

 grass in spring or into a heavy clover field, trouble 

 from bloating, etc., may be avoided if they are 

 only allowed to feed for an hour or two at first, 

 lengthening the time as they become accustomed 

 to it. 



Cows that are to take a long journey should 

 be rather sparingly fed the day before, and on 

 the morning of starting should have only hay and 

 water. They will be in better condition and 

 ready for their feed at the end of the trip. Un- 

 der changed conditions quietness and extra care 

 are essential. 



PUMPKINS 



Pumpkins are an excellent food for producing 

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