Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 240, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 October 1911 — VALUE OF CLOVER HAY [ARTICLE]

VALUE OF CLOVER HAY

In the past horse feeders have not understood the value of clover hay. Clover should constitute one of the main coarse roughages for horses. It has been found to be more nutritious than timothy and nearly equals alfalfa in this respect. Feeders object to it, however, because of Ha tendency to produce heavea and other respiratory troubles when fed in a dusty or otherwise unclean condition. These objections do not apply to clover which la cut at the right time, properly cured, and free from dust mold. Moldy clover will often cause acute indigestion and even death. Those who do not care of feed straight clover will find that the grade of light clover mixed will give better result than timothy, and* Osre la no good reason why It should not be used extensively. A flock of chickens wm Keep a small orchard free from insects which drop to toe ground. Raising chicken'eggs and duck meat Is a One business