FEEDING YOUNG STOCK 153 
place of carrots or other roots that may be 
fed then. 
Many breeders thoroughly dry and cure 
their lawn clippings in the summer and put 
them up in sacks to feed in the winter. This 
will conserve feed bills for hay and also make 
a valuable addition to the morning mash, 
provided they are steamed for a few minutes 
before mixing. The cured clippings will also 
be a good thing to feed the young stock in 
getting them gradually accustomed to the use 
of green food in the ration. 
Rabbits may be fed green food most of the 
summer and if no disastrous results are appar- 
ent it can take the place of hay in the evening 
feeding, but be sensible. Do not try to sup- 
port them on weeds and thistles alone. They 
need grain and mash to balance it. 
