Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 213, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 September 1917 — SUPPLY CORN FODDER TO COWS IN SUMMER [ARTICLE]

SUPPLY CORN FODDER TO COWS IN SUMMER

Feed Small Quantities at First Until They Become Accustomed to New Feed. Cows, unless the pasture Is unusually good, should have a feed of corn fodder twice a day. If very succulent, It should be cut and allowed to wilt a few hours before feeding. Feed small quantities at first until they become accustomed to it. If too much Is fed at first it Will cause Boven. Green feed may be saved by giving the cows a feed of old hay or wheat straw in the morning before they are turned out; the straw is readily eaten and less green feed will be needed. Cows need plenty of water, especially when the weather is hot; they will drink frequently if the water is handy. Keep the stables clean and dry. The better is to have a day and night pasture; very few dairymen can have this; the next best way Is to have a roomy yard adjoining the stables, with a trough of pure water in it In the busy driving season of haying and harvesting the live stock on the farm is very often neglected. Be on your guard against this. Make It your personal business to see that the. horses, cows, sheep and pigs are well fed and properly stabled.