Mammals The Colt 
one-fourth the rations weight of corn meal, and-a 
half pint of oil meal per day should be given. 
CARE 
Never feed sour milk, and always feed the milk 
from vessels that have been scalded every day. 
If the colt scours, two ounces of castor oil may be 
given, and one feeding period skipped. If there is 
any trouble with constipation, give half a pint of oil 
meal per day in the food. 
The colt should be handled properly from the first, 
and should be taught obedience from the beginning, 
if it is to be a useful horse. It should never be 
frightened or teased. It should be taught early the 
use of the halter, first to lead and then to drive; 
and should early be made to “stand-over,” and to 
have all its feet lifted successively and held for a 
time. If you need to catch the colt and lift it 
do not catch it around the neck, but put one arm 
under its neck and the other under its hams, i.e., 
lift it at both ends at once. A colt caught in 
this way will not be frightened, as when caught by 
the head. Always be gentle, firm and patient when 
dealing with your colt. 
REFERENCES 
Tue Horss, I. P. Roberis. 
Ovutpoor Work, M. R. Miller. 
DomeEsticaTED AnimALs, N. S. Shaler. 
Our Domestic ANIMALS, C. W. Burgess. 
MANUAL oF Farm Animas, M. W. Harper. 
ELEMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, Warren. 
Buiack Beauty, Sewell. 
“KaweEan’s Run,” by Clarence King—Ciaws anp Hoors, 
Johonnot. : 
Joun Brent, Theodore Winthrop. 
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