190 MODERN MILK GOATS 



in the sleek bodies and shining eyes of the herd, in the 

 proud records of the milk sheet, and in the substantial 

 balance of the bank account. 



Feeding Programs. — By way of suggestion we add 

 a few typical feeding programs, to be used only until 

 the goat keeper has acquired the data and experience to 

 construct his own. 



For kids, one month to four months old : 



1. Green vetch and oats, planted together, cut and 

 fed fresh, once a day, all they will clean up. Brush and 

 tree twigs, once a day. 



2. Oat hay and alfalfa hay (or clover) , each fed once 

 a day, as much as they will clean up. 



3. Grain mixture, one part bran, one part oil cake 

 meal, two parts rolled barlej^. Feed twice a day, one- 

 quarter pound apiece at a feed. 



For goatlings and young bucks : 



1. Same as above. 



2. Same as above. 



3. Same grain mixture, but fed only once a day, one 

 pound apiece. 



For buck, at heavy service, or building up after 

 heavy service: 



1 and 2. Same as above. 



3. A.M. Feed grain mixture of equal parts bran, mid- 

 dlings, and dried beet pulp ; total amount, one pound, 

 made into a mash, quite hot, not too wet. 



