96 MODERN MILK GOATS 



though both herds may show equally good results. Some 

 points of disagreement that may be mentioned are: 

 inethods of feeding kids, age for weaning, age for breed- 

 ing, age for service from bucks, rations for milking does, 

 etc. In all matters where opinion differs it has been the 

 purpose of this book to present the most conservative 

 and the most carefully tested instructions for the man- 

 agement of the animals. Thus a beginner with no ex- 

 perience whatever can probably follow with entire safetj' 

 the suggestions offered, while the experienced breeder, 

 whose judgment is trained by long observation of his 

 animals, may follow other methods with equal safety 



and success. 



QUESTIONS 



1 . Name several reasons why we cannot look to nature to care for 



the modem milk goat. 



2. Show why nature's method in raising twins might fail. 



3. Show why nature's methods are not the best for raising high 



producing does. 



