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Show Don't neglect to commence feeding the colts some grain before they are weaned. Is the elobbering horse in need of more grain, or may It not be that its teeth need filing? The spring colt should be as gentle as a kitten by this time and know what a halter is for. A good draft horse is a good farm horse either to wear out In the field or to sell when mature. There are a good many breeders who still believe that It is profitable to grind corn for the hogs. Hold on to some of the clover for spring feeding, ft is great when the sheep get tired of timothy. The backs of swine are often injured in-jured by juvenile "rough riders" who choose hogs for their mounts. In the purchase of new horse always purchase a mare. She will raise you some colts, which will Increase the farm profits. Whether you should breed your two-year-old filly depends somewhat upon the care she has had and the condition condi-tion she is in. Waiting to teach the colt to eat grain until it is weaned is poor economy, econ-omy, as the colt will surely receive id Betback. Horses with tender feet need lots of attention. It should be remembered that a horse can do mora than his feet will stand. |
