Norwich, New York, USA (White Store)
1886 - FARM ANIMALS. Thorough Feeding the Most Economical Policy That Can Be Pursued.

During the recent meeting of the New York Dairymen's Association, Mr. Terry, of Norwich, N.Y., made an elaborate address on the subject of farm animals, which will be read with interest by dairymen and farmers everywhere. We have space only for the following leading points:

During the first cold storms in the fall many a mortgage is put upon our choicest cows. All stock should be sheltered early and during all cold, stormy weather. Give them light, warm and well-ventilated stables. No farmer can afford to feed his stock out in the field on the ground. In winter always feed in the barn and with a liberal hand.

Sometimes during the warm spring days I turn my stock into a dry field and feed them a little hay. I am convinced there is nothing gained by so doing, and I fear it is often done at a loss. If you ever have watched the stock of the enterprising farmer whose animals were well wintered you will find them to show the good effects through the summer season.

The labor and expense to raise an animal poorly is nearly the same as to raise it properly and keep it in a thriving condition. Stock will not thrive on poor feed and bad water. They should not be compelled to go fifty or one hundred rods through a pelting storm, then get down on their knees and suck the water through a hole in the ice. Running water in the barn or yard is a good investment...

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
October 23, 1886

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