1893 
8o9 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Live Stock Matters. 
FORKFULS OF FACTS. 
Castrating Dogs. —Dogs should not 
be castrated until they are a year old. 
If done before that time, they are apt to 
get too fat and lazy. I have a large 
mastiff, which had gotten in such a habit 
of running after other dogs, that no door 
or fence could confine him. I had either 
to kill or castrate him, and I chose the 
latter. A slip-knot was put around his 
neck, the rope thrown over a beam, and 
two stout men caught his hind legs, 
swinging him clear of the ground. Since 
the operation he rarely leaves the yard, 
his temper is good, and he does not re¬ 
quire over half the food he formerly did. 
Everybody says it is a grand success. 
Winchester, Ky. w. s. 
Benefited the Dog. —Some years ago I 
had a valuable sheep dog about one year 
old. He acquired such a habit of running 
with neighbors’ dogs that I castrated 
him. It completely cured him of leaving 
home and injured him in no way; in fact, 
he kept easier, was very gentle with 
sheep, which were about the only stock 
he was trained to drive, and I have often 
remarked that he was worth half a dog 
more to drive. I owned him for some 
five or six years after this and he was al¬ 
ways a very valuable dog. I had handled 
large flocks with him, as many as 2,300 
in one herd, and he could drive them 
with less worry and fatigue to them than 
any three men. I say this after handling 
them a good deal in the West and on the 
plains, also seeing the Mexicans of N. 
M. drive, and I think they are about the 
best drivers in the world. a f. a. 
Harriman, Tenn. 
A Veterinary on Dogs. —I have spent 
30 years nearly all over this country, 
castrating and spaying stock, including 
many dogs, but mostly females. Puppy- 
hood is most decidedly the best age to 
perform the operation. I think that cas¬ 
tration never made a dog worthless, but 
I think a spayed pup soon grows into the 
cleanest and most faithful servant— 
always at home, and never known to be 
in a sheep killing crowd. I never be¬ 
lieved that castration made a dog or bitch 
fat or lazy, but admit that when a dog 
becomes a regular run-about, if castrale-J 
then, he has nothing to do and generally 
gets fat in his idleness. Puppies gener¬ 
ally are very mischievous, tear up clothes 
and bite the cats. Older dogs sometimes 
bite children. To stop or modify such 
dog fun and avoid all danger of hydro¬ 
phobia, I take a pair of tinners’ sc : ssors 
or bone forceps and pinch off the four 
long tusks even with the other teeth, 
seemingly without pain to the dog. 
Charleston, Ill. farmer miles. 
HEIFERS IN A TREAD POWER. 
Some of our dairymen talk about using 
young heifers in a tread power to run a 
separator or other light machinery. 
Would you be willing to use a heifer for 
this purpose, and at what age would you 
stop such work ? 
We do not believe in the plan of using 
yearling heifers, or heifers of any other 
age, to do work in a tread power, for the 
purpose of running a separator or any 
other machinery. Heifers should be 
given every opportunity to grow and 
develop in the best manner possible, 
until they are ready to come into milk, 
otherwise the best results will not be 
obtained. smiths & powell co. 
I should consider it a dangerous ex¬ 
periment to use a heifer in a tread power 
for even light work. She would not 
have weight enough to do much service 
until old enough to be with calf, and 
there is always the possibility of slip¬ 
ping and straining in a power. It is 
doubtful if the advocate of heifer-power 
would risk the use of a valuable regis¬ 
tered animal when carrying the get of a 
high-blooded bull. It might be safe 
with “a general-purpose scrub” on 
whose future milk performance no great 
anticipations were placed, if a man 
wanted that sort of an animal around. 
Bulls, little and big, are the chaps for 
the power. e. c. birge 
The question as to whether heifers 
should work in small tread powers is, so 
far as I know, an entirely theoretical 
one. I do not think that there have 
been recorded experiments to show 
whether such work or exercise has any 
effect upon the milking powers of the 
animal. Theoretically, I see no reason 
why such work in moderation should 
have any effect upon the milking powers 
of the heifer. I should not hesitate to 
use an animal of this sort moderately 
upon a tread power up to within four or 
five months of calving. In many foreign 
countries it is not an uncommon practice 
to use milch cows as beasts of burden, 
but we have no means of knowing 
whether this is done at a great expense 
in the quality or quantity of milk. 
H. H. WING. 
STALKS AND STRAW FOR HAY. 
We are constantly receiving inquiries 
as to the proper use of corn stalks and 
straw for stock feeding. How can they 
be mixed with grain so as to save the 
higher pr ? ced Timothy hay. A bulletin 
just issued by Prof. Voorhees, of the New 
Jersey Experiment Station at New 
Brunswick, answers these questions so 
well that we give some of the rations rec¬ 
ommended in the bulletin. These mix¬ 
tures are prepared on the basis o 1,000 
pounds live weight—that is for an animal 
weighing that much. For lighter or 
heavier animals the ration may be les¬ 
sened or increased as desired. Still they 
are not intended as positive rules, as 
every animal must be fed as an individual 
—with allowance made for its peculiari¬ 
ties of appetite and digestion. 
One reason why corn fodder and straw 
have a low feeding value is that they are 
coarse foods. They must be made finer 
before they are fed. To obtain the best 
results they should be fined by being run 
through a cutter and softened either by 
mixing with roots and grain, or steamed 
or dampened with hot water. It may 
safely be said that unless these things 
are done it will he impossible to obtain 
the full feeding value of these coarse 
foods. The saving of three tons of bay 
in a season would pay all the cost of cut¬ 
ting and softening stalks and straw 
That is worth thinking over. Here are 
some of the rations : 
others for simple maintenance, and per¬ 
haps will apply equally well for cattle. 
Both cattle and horses will gain in weight 
on liberal rations of clover hay. Where 
stock is kept, clover hay should not be 
sold from the farm. For young and 
growing stock, as calves and colts, lin¬ 
seed meal, bran and middlings are the 
best additions to the rough foJders, 
stalks and straw, in the way of feeds, as 
they are rich in the muscle and bone¬ 
forming constituents. The amounts re¬ 
quired should be adjusted by the feeder 
according to the age of the animals. 
Don’t be misled by the advertisements of Cheap 
Butter Color. Don’t take your chances with Aniline 
Color, when you can procure a pure and re'lable 
vegetable Color, such as Thatcher’s Orange Butter 
Color, which Is In seven-eighths of the Highest 
Scores at the World's Fair, capturing the Gold Medal 
offered by the State of Minnesota, and highest points 
In New York, Ill., Vt., N. H , Mass., Iowa and Wls. 
Scores from other States yet to be received. This, 
after winning the Gold Medal and Sweepstakes at 
the National Butter and Cheesemaker’s convention 
held at Dubuque, Iowa, February, 1893, should con¬ 
vince any one that where perfect results are to be 
obtained there Is no safety or certainty In using any 
other Color. Always reliable, uniform, strong, a 
perfect butter shade, and pronounced perfection by 
experts In every State of the Union. Manufactured 
by The Thatcher Mfg. Co., Potsdam, N Y.—Adv. 
CHESHIRES 
From Foundation Herd. I have now shipped 397 times 
to men 1 had sold to before. I challenge any breeder 
In the world to give as good a record. Lean meat 
and quick growth. E. W. DAVIS, Oneida, N. Y. 
BERKSHIRES. 
The WILLSWOOD HERD, which Is composed of 
the best Imported Blood, has April Sows to be bred 
for Spring litters; Boars and Sows farrowed In May, 
June, July, September and October. You need I’lgs 
for next season, so get the Best at Lowest prices. 
None Better, few as Good. Come and see Breeding, 
Size and Quality. 
WILLS A. SEWARD, Budd’g Lake, N. J. 
Why don’t you buy 
Improved Chester Whites 
OP 
WILLIS WHINERY, WINONA, OHIO, 
He pays the express. He ships C. O. D. 
He will send you circulars, giving the 
Wonderful Show Record and particulars 
of this herd. 400 head for sale. 
RATIONS FOl 
10 lbs corn stalks. 
3 “ corn meal. 
3 “ hominy meal. 
6 “ wheat bran. 
2 “ cotton-seed meal. 
8 “ roots. 
6 lbs. clover hay. 
8 “ oats straw. 
4 “ corn meal. 
4 “ malt sprouts. 
3 “ wheat bran. 
3 “ linseed meal. 
10 lbs. corn stalks. 
5 “ wheat straw. 
4 “ dried brewers’grs. 
3 “ wheat bran. 
2 “ corn meal. 
2 “ cotton-seed meal. 
40 lbs. corn ensilage. 
0 “ malt sprouts. 
4 “ wneat middlings. 
2 “ linseed meal. 
RATIONS I 
No. 1. 
8 lbi Timothy hav. 
6 “ dried brewers’ grs. 
6 “ corn. 
No. 2. 
8 lbs. Timothy hay. 
6 “ corn. 
5 “ wheat bran. 
Ii4 “ linseed meal. 
No. 3. 
6 lbs. clover hay. 
4 “ cornstalks. 
6 “ corn. 
4 “ wheat bran. 
1 “ linseed meal. 
DAIRY COWS 
0 lbs. corn stalks. 
6 “ clover nay. 
6 ■’ corn meal. 
7 “ dried brewers’ grs. 
10 lbs corn fodder. 
7 “ dried brewers’ grs. 
5 “ corn meal 
1 “ cotton-seed meal. 
8 lbs. corn stalks, 
8 “ oats straw. 
3 “ gluten feed. 
3 ” dried brewers’ grs. 
5 “ buckwheat mid¬ 
dlings. 
6 lbs. clover hay. 
0 " wheat straw. 
5 “ corn meal. 
3 “ malt sprouts. 
3 “ gluten feed. 
3 “ linseed meal. 
?OR HORSES. 
No. 4. 
4 lbs clover hay. 
8 “ wheat -traw. 
5 “ corn meal. 
5 “ wheat bran. 
2 “ linseed meal. 
No. 5. 
(i lbs. Tlmotbv hay. 
10 “ cornstalks. 
2 “ wheat bran. 
2 “ corn meal. 
No. (1. 
6 lbs. Timothy hay. 
8 “ oats straw. 
3 “ wheat bran. 
2 “ corn meal. 
FOR FATTENING STEERS. 
10 lbs. corn stalks. 
5 “ clover hay. 
6 “ corn meal. 
5 “ wheat bran. 
3 “ cotton-seed meal. 
5 “ clover hay. 
10 “ oats straw. 
6 “ corn meal. 
6 “ wheat bran. 
3 “ linseed meal. 
10 “ corn stalks. 
8 “ wheat straw. 
6 •* gluten ieed. 
5 “ corn meal. 
3 “ cotton-seed meal. 
Prof. Voorhees says about these ra¬ 
tions : 
In these rations, four pounds of wet 
brewers’ grains may be substituted for 
one of dried grains, and ground eorn-and- 
cob meal may substitute corn meal pound 
for pound without materially affecting 
the rations. Buckwheat bran free from 
hulls may also substitute buckwheat 
middlings. The rations for dairy cows are 
intended for full flow of milk; for cows ap¬ 
proaching the calving period, the feeds 
should be reduced and coarse fedders 
increased. Rations 1, 2, 3 and 4 for horses 
are intended for moderate work, the 
P|JCGlJ|PpG —Selected Pigs from mature 
UII COIII Li O• stock; young sows bred; two 
fine boars lit for service. 
ED. S. HILL, Peruville, N. Y. 
Full-Blooded Berkshire Pigs 
near Plscataway Town, New Brunswick, N. J. 
FOR SALE. 
Baxter Engine and Mann’s Bone Cutter, In good 
running order. Price, $75. 
C. J. SANFORD, Unlonvllle, Conn. 
HENS PAY 
83 to WG a year each when given a fair chance and 
the right sort of nests. Send stamp for Information 
F. GRUNDY, Morrlsonvllle, Ill. 
Meat and Bone Food 
Is now universally acknowledged to be Indispensable 
to profitable poultry raising. We furnish it in 
BARTLETT’S 0. K. FOOD 
which Is made from fresh meat and bone, steam 
cooked and steam dried, and converted into a sweet, 
nourishing meal, eagerly devoured by the fowls. 
A successful three years’ trial in the hands of 
many of the most prominent and successful poultry- 
men, easily places It far ahead of anything before 
offered as a MEAT AND BONE RATION. Also 
Bartlett’s Fresh Ground Green Bone and Meat, 
prepared from fresh bones, containing meat, blood, 
gristle and juices 
For further particulars send for our catalogue of 
Poultry Foods. Address 
C. A. BARTLETT, Worcester, Mass. 
POULTRY MEN 
Have proved that £reen cut bone is the 
greatest egg producing food in the world. 
Mann’s Bone Cutter 
Warranted to cut green bone with the meat and 
gristle, without clog or difficulty, or money 
refunded. 
Illus. catalogue free If you name this paper. 
F. W. Mann Co., MILFORD, MASS. 
yourjmrse wUha BURLINGTON ‘‘STAY-ON.’’ 
Ask dealer or write wS Burlington Blanket Co.tturllugton,WIa. 
Buckley’s Watering Device 
FOR WATERING STOCK IN THE STABLE 
C. E. BUCKLEY & CO., 
Patentees and Manufacturers, Dover Plains, N. Y 
KINGSTON FOUNDRY AND MACHINB 
CO., Limited, Kingston, Ont., Canada, Sole Manu¬ 
facturers for the Dominion of Canada. 
IW RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED. 
GUERNSEYS! 
The GRANDEST of DAIRY Breed*. 
Combining the richness of the Jersey with the size 
approximate to the Holstein or Short-horn, but 
standing alone and uneqcai.ei) In producing the 
richest colored butter In mld-wlnter on dry feed. 
Gentle as pets, persistent milkers and hardy An con¬ 
stitution, they combine more qualifications for the 
dairy or family cow than any other breed. In the 
“ Old Brick Guernsey Herd” 
are daughters and granddaughters of the renowned 
8qulre Kent, 1504 A. G. C. C. and of the finest strains 
on Guernsey or In America—Comus, son of Squire 
Kent nnd Statelllte, son of Kohlin hend the herd. All 
particulars in regard to Breed and Herd oheerfully 
given. S. P. TABER WILLETTS, 
“ The Old Brick,” Koslyn, L. I., N. Y. 
JERSEYS FOR SALE. 
Slxtcon head of A J. C C stock, composed of 10 
cows, three yearling heifers, two heifer calves and 
one yearitn bull; noarly all solid color; blood of 
Signal, Victor Hugo, St. Holler, Farmor’s Glory. 
Eurotas, etc. The yearlings and calves were sired 
by Cecil H. 26233, one of the best bred Jersey bulls 
living, and the cows mostly served by him. The lot 
for $1,260. Cecil II. will be Included for $‘00 addi¬ 
tional. Come and see them, No time to answer let¬ 
ters unless you mean business. 
W. R. MOWRY, Oxford, N. Y. 
High-Class Shropshires 
75 yearling rams that will weigh 250 to 300 pounds 
and shear 12 to 15 pounds at maturity; and 160 year¬ 
ling ewes, to weigh 175 to 21JD pounds, and shear 9 to 
12 pounds at maturity, Just arrived, recorded In Eng¬ 
land and America. “A grand lot.” Send for cata¬ 
logue. THE WILLOWS, 
Geo. E. Breck, Prop. Paw Paw, Mich 
STALLION FOR SALE. 
One-half his value. Standard bred. 
P. A. WEBSTER, Cazenovla, N. Y. 
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