From 20 to 30 pounds of wet grains should
constitute a day's allowance."
Feeding Pumpkins.
What is the proper way to feed pumpkins to cows? Some say to cut them in
halves; while others say they must be chopped fine enough so that the
cows cannot choke on them. Some tell me the seeds tend to dry the cows
up, and should not be fed with pumpkins.
Pumpkins should be either cut in halves or broken in large fragments so
that the stock can get a bite at them or else should be chopped fine,
and we could never see the advantage of going to that trouble. Cutting
into medium-sized pieces is dangerous because of the temptation to
swallow them whole and thus getting choked. It is not necessary to
remove the seeds.
Feeding a Family Cow.
What shall I feed family Jersey cow in addition to alfalfa hay to insure
a good supply of milk?
One of the best things to feed in addition to alfalfa hay is a couple of
quarts of middling or bran twice a day, with which is mixed a cup of
molasses with enough water to make a nice paste. Dried beet pulp is
exceptionally good with alfalfa, if it is available, this also to be
moistened before feeding.
Rolled Barley for Cows.
Will rolled barley hurt milk cows, say two light feeds a day? Will it
not do about as much good as the same amount of bran?
Certainly not and otherwise will be good if not used in excess to
encourage fattening.
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