FARM DAIRYING 



of the bowl, where the force is greatest and the 

 separation most complete. 



Nearly all makes of machines have a more or 

 less complicated skimming device, in order to 

 divide the milk into thin sheets, and so afford 

 less resistance in the separation of the cream. 



Many ask the question, "Which is the best 

 make of separator?" All the standard makes 

 have good points, and the question sifts down to 

 a matter of small details, which appeal differently 

 to different people. In buying a separator, select 

 a good skimmer, one that turns easily, is well 

 made of good wearing material, not too compli- 

 cated in construction, easy to clean, convenient 

 as to height of cream and skim-milk spouts, and 

 sufficiently large for the size of the herd. 



It must be remembered there is a vast differ- 

 ence between machines of the same make; and a 

 purchaser should satisfy himself that his machine 

 is a clean skimmer and a smooth, easy runner, 

 before closing the bargain. Buying from an estab- 

 lished reliable firm has advantages, and is to be 

 recommended. 



The machine should not be set up in a stable. 

 Occasionally one sees a separator in an empty cow 

 stall. This is bad. It is convenient to have a 

 small room fitted up for the machine, near to or in 



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