Slopping Calves In The Field

For Bloppmg small calves stancmons may be constructed ia the field similar to that shown in a figure here reproduced from Rural New Yorker, which describes it as f ollows : The sill may be of oue piece of 6 by 6, or it may be of two pieces of 2 by 6 with the upright pieces fastened between similar to the way shown at the top. If a 6 by 6 be used, mortices will have to be made in which to put the lower end of the vertical pieces. Piece No. 1 is securely fastened at both ends. No. 2 is secured at the bottom by means of a peg, and the top is free to swing back, making an opening through which the calf can put his head to the pail. It can then be brouglit into position and secured by means of a peg at the top or by means of a drop which shall fit into the shoulder shown at the top. When the calves are small, the opening between Nos. 1 and 2 should be four inches. As the calves grow and it becornes necessary to enlarge the space at the bottom, bore another hole through the sill at the base of No. 2, so that it can be set back five inches from No. 1. The fastenings at the top may also be arranged so that the space between uprights may be enlarged to accommodate the growth of the animal. Upright pieces Nos. 3 and 6 should be nailed to the front of the horizontal pieces so that they will not interfere with the frce swing of Nos. 2 and 5.