THE CALF 
HE CALF with its playful ways makes 
an attractive pet. When it is first 
& born it is not very steady on its legs, and 
in a state of wildness it is hidden by its 
mother until it becomes strong enough to 
follow with the herd. It is very obedient 
to its mother’s’ training, and will remain 
as still as if frozen unless actually attacked. 
The hiding of the calf by its wild mother was a 
necessity, since she was obliged to go far afield to 
graze and get the food to be changed into milk for 
the nourishment of her offspring; and, since she 
was obliged to be absent for some time, while 
grazing, the calf was obliged to go without nour- 
ishment for some hours; this is made possible 
by the large compound stomach of the calf, which 
if filled twice per day affords sufficient nourishment. 
Related to this large stomach of the calf, is the large 
udder of the cow, which holds enough milk to fill 
it; and thus she has become useful to us as a milch 
animal. 
HOUSE 
For its winter home the calf needs a well-bedded 
stall in a barn or closed shed, with windows and doors 
sufficient for light and ventilation. The shed 
should be built on a dry, well-drained foundation, 
and the ventilation should be free from draughts. 
It should have fresh bedding every day or so, and its 
stable should be kept clean. For a summer home 
there may bea shed to give shelter from rain and the 
mid-day sun in the corner of a grassy field or pasture. 
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