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March 20, 1929
Grand Rapids Herald Review
Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota
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Practical advice on feeding a young colt rolled oats mixed with bran from one month old, increasing portions up to six months, weaning at four to six months, supplementing with milk, and providing winter care like sun exposure and protection from storms.
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Colt Needs Attention
During Winter Season
A colt should be fed rolled oats or coarse ground oats three parts and one part coarse bran. Begin feeding it as soon as it is a month old, using about one-half pint of this mixture, and increasing it according to the breed and size of the colt until at six months old it is receiving four quarts daily on good pasture and good hay. If the foal's dam is working, wean it at four months of age; otherwise at five to six months of age. If milk is obtainable, begin at weaning time feeding the colt one quart three times a day. This will produce bone and tone up the coat above everything else. Remember to have the colt out in the sun every day that it shines. Keep it out of rainstorms and snowstorms after the winter coat begins to grow. Brush the coat often.
During Winter Season
A colt should be fed rolled oats or coarse ground oats three parts and one part coarse bran. Begin feeding it as soon as it is a month old, using about one-half pint of this mixture, and increasing it according to the breed and size of the colt until at six months old it is receiving four quarts daily on good pasture and good hay. If the foal's dam is working, wean it at four months of age; otherwise at five to six months of age. If milk is obtainable, begin at weaning time feeding the colt one quart three times a day. This will produce bone and tone up the coat above everything else. Remember to have the colt out in the sun every day that it shines. Keep it out of rainstorms and snowstorms after the winter coat begins to grow. Brush the coat often.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Care Guide
Agricultural Advice
What keywords are associated?
Colt Feeding
Weaning Foal
Winter Care
Horse Oats
Animal Husbandry
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Guidelines for supplemental feeding of a colt with oats and bran from one month, weaning at four to six months with optional milk, and winter care including sun, storm protection, and brushing.