1893 
843 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Live Stock Matters. 
FORKFULS OF FACTS. 
Wild Turkeys. —Mr. Samuel Cushman 
charges parties outside of Rhode Island 
$10 for three-eighths wild turkey gob¬ 
blers Do you know where they can be 
bought for less ? 
Ans —No ; in fact, we do not know of 
any place where they can be obtained 
outside of Rhode Island. There ought 
to be many breeders, however. 
Registering Dorsets. —We have re¬ 
cently bought of the “ importer,” a pair 
of Dorset sheep. The ram has the reg¬ 
istry tag and number in his ear. The 
ewe has none. Is it not customary for 
parties who sell thoroughbred stock to 
have it all registered ? G h w. 
Linville Cove, N. C. 
R. N.-Y.—Certainly the stock should 
be registered unless a special agreement 
is made otherwise. 
Changing Wheat for Feed. —Which is 
more profitable to sell wheat for 65 cents 
a bushel, and buy bran for $18 and mid¬ 
dlings for $15) a ton, for feed for milch 
cows, or to chop the wheat for that pur¬ 
pose ? I do my own chopping. Will 
chopped wheat alone be good for milch 
cows ? If not, what would be best to 
mix with it ? m. s. 
Beaver County, Penn. 
Ans. —At the prices named, we would 
sell the wheat and buy bran. By selling 
28 bushels of wheat you get money 
enough to buy a ton of bran. The wheat 
would contain, in round numbers 200 
pounds o^ protein, 25 of fat and 1,200 of 
carbohydrates. The ton of bran ex¬ 
changed for the wheat would bring 
you 300 pounds of protein, 80 of fat and 
1,000 of carbohydrates, or an increase in 
feeding value of nearly $5. 
Poultry Notes for Decemrer. —For 
those who wish to raise broilers now is 
the time for business. If the hens be 
depended on to hatch and rear them, 
— Tirov’de f'ern with warm quarters, keep 
them out of all storms and give a liberal 
feed of corn, wheat and vegetables. 
Give comfortable laying places. Handle 
them on the nests to get them tame. My 
plan is to set three hens at a time, and 
at the end of five or six days I can tell 
all fertile eggs by holding to the sun or 
a lamp. Put all good eggs under two of 
the hens and set the other over again. 
Take good care of the chicks and they 
will grow rapidly now. If an incubator 
be used, arrange with the neighbors for 
a supply of fresh eggs, as the average 
farrr er cannot hope to have eggs of his 
own now. P ace the chicks in a good, 
warm house, keep rats and cats away, 
and they will not fail to grow. j. c. B. 
A Boy and His Hens. —Noticing re¬ 
ports from poultry keepers as to net re¬ 
sults, I will give my son’s experience 
during the past year. December 1, 1892, 
I sold him 26 pullets, and helped him, 
with Eome building paper and old win¬ 
dows, to fix up a place in an old build- 
ing for them. He has bought all feed 
given them, and kept an accurate ex¬ 
pense and income account. The total 
number of eggs sold was 333 5-12 dozen, 
for which he received $60.62. Paid for 
enter his sow and pigs at the fair, or how 
much the food eaten by the sow and pigs 
was worth. I have a registered Victoria 
sow for which I paid $15 last December. 
April 2 she farrowed her first litter of 
pigs, 12 in number. She farrowed out- 
of-doors, consequently all but four of the 
pigs died of the cold. September 15 she 
farrowed 11 pigs, four of which died, 
leaving seven. I have sold two of the 
spring litter for $25 and two of the fall 
litter for $7, and have left two of the 
spring litter, worth at least $25, and five 
of the fall litter worth $20 The sow, if 
fattened, would dress about 500 pounds 
and be worth $40, making in all $117.50. 
Their feed has cost $28.65, $15 for the 
sow, and $1 for service of boar—in all 
$44 65, leaving $72.85 for wages and in¬ 
terest on money invested, and this after 
saving but four of the spring litter. The 
sow was kept in a yard 20x40 feet all 
summer. m. e. c. 
Greenville, Mich. 
Boot Heels and Hard Milker —In 
The R. N.-Y. of November 18, page 775, 
W. R. R. asks how to treat “a hard 
milker.” I have one that milked so hard 
that it was impossible to raise a particle 
of froth on the milk. Now she is as good 
a milker as I have and this is how I 
treated her. I took an old rubber boot, 
and cut from the heel strips about three- 
fourths of an inch long, shaved them out 
into little plugs, leaving a shoulder at 
one end, so that they could not pass up 
into the teat, and drew the other end to 
a point with the part from shoulder to 
point the same size. This is so that it 
will not drop out when placed in teat. 
I commenced with small ones and grad¬ 
ually enlarged until the desired stream 
was obtained. The plugs should be 
dipped in some kind of ointment of a 
healing nature. I never treated a cow 
when she was dry, but my opinion is that 
that would be the best time. I insert 
the plugs in each teat, leave them for 12 
hours, remove for a short time, grease 
and put back. L. D. gale. 
Chautauqua County, N. Y. 
Ensilage and Manure.— I think an 
even product of ensilage could be best 
obtained by pressing the cut maize or 
whatever is to be used in square bales 
like hay, all bales to have the same pres¬ 
sure ; then pack these in the silo, and 
cover the spaces, if any, with malt 
sprouts, bran, or even saw-dust might 
answer. Wouldn’t this be a handy way 
to feed ? 
To best prepare manure without loss 
seems a puzzling question with American 
farmers, and I have often wondered why 
we do not adopt the German system. 
This is the general way in Germany and 
must be good, because that country 
stands near the top notch as regards 
agriculture ; it is claimed that manure 
can be thoroughly rotted in six weeks 
without a particle of loss. A pit is built 
say four to six feet deep as convenient, 
as long as needed and as wide as most 
convenient. This is walled and cemented 
and must be so arranged that it will 
drain to one end, where a cistern of small 
dimensions is built to receive the liquid 
feed, $17.43, leaving a net profit for eggs 
alone, $43.19. The feed has been mid¬ 
dlings mixed with hot water for morn¬ 
ing, corn and smoked wheat for noon 
and night. He has not lost a hen in the 
whole year. These are better results 
than I have been able to get per head 
from my 150 hens, perhaps owing to my 
keeping more in a flock, as I have 100 in 
one house and 50 in another. My gross 
results have been from $2 to $2.20 a head. 
Georgetown, N. Y. d. b. u. 
Those Smart Sows.—In The R. N.-Y. 
of November 25, a New York subscriber 
tells about his Cheshire sow. In two 
years’ time, he sold $101 worth of pigs, 
carried ofiE $8 in premiums and now values 
his sow at $50, making a total of $159, 
but he does not tell us how much he paid 
for the sow, how much it cost him to 
manure. A pump is placed in this cis¬ 
tern, the pit filled with manure, and the 
liquid from the stable drained into it. 
Now all that is necessary *to make good 
manure quickly is to sprinkle the manure 
three times a day, so that it will not 
heat. The cistern must also hold all the 
liquid manure, and must be some deeper 
than the pit, so that none will remain in 
the pit. When the cistern gets too full 
the liquid may be carted out, generally 
on a rainy day, on the meadows. 
M. g. k. - 
aftek wau, Pestilence and Intemperance, 
Colds lead to the greatest destruction of human life, 
mainly In consequence of their betyg systematically 
neglected—“ left to go as they come,”—until a sim¬ 
ple, curable affection Is converted Into a serious and 
generally fatal disease. It Is better to take care 
of a Cough or Cold from Its lnciplency, by using 
promptly Dr. Jayne’s Expectorant, a remedy thor¬ 
oughly adapted to remove these complaints, and 
equally effective In the primary stages of Consump¬ 
tion, Asthma and Bronchitis .—Adv 
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. II , Mass., Iowa and Wls. 
8cores from other States yet to be received. This, 
after winning the Gold Medal and Sweepstakes at 
the National Butter and Cheeseraaker’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. 
BLANKET f 
your horse with a f 
SURLINGTON “STAY-ON." 
Ask dealer or writo fl 
w lliirlingtou ItlanketCo.Burlington,Wis. 
HOLIDAY POULTRY. 
We make a specialty of Holiday Poultry for best 
city trade. Ship only choice stock In neat packages 
and best prices will be assured. Write for instruc¬ 
tions for dressing. 
ESTABLISHED 1869. 
PALMER, EIVEFBUE& & 00., 
Successors to C. S. PALMER, 
Wholesale Commission Merchants, 
No. 166 READJ5 STKKKT, NEW YORK. 
References: Chatham National Bank. 
HENS PAY 
S3 to 86 a year each when given a fair chance and 
the right sort of nests. Send stamp for Information 
F. GRUNDY, Morrlsonvllle, Ill. 
Buckley’s Watering Device 
FOR WATERING STOCK IN THE STABLE 
C. E. BUCKLEY & CO., 
Patentees and Manufacturers, Dover Plains, N. Y 
KINGSTON FOUNDRY AND MACHINE 
CO., Limited, Kingston, Ont., Canada, Solo Manu¬ 
facturers for the Dominion of Canada. 
W RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED. 
GUERNSEYS! 
The GRANDEST of DAIRY Breeds. 
Combining the richness of the Jersey with the size 
approximate to the Holstein or Short-horn, but 
standing alone and unkqcaled In producing the 
richest colored butter in mid-winter on dry feed. 
Gentle as pots, persistent milkers and hardy In con¬ 
stitution, they combine more quallllcatlons for the 
dairy or family cow than any other breed. In the 
“ Old Brick Guernsey Herd” 
are daughters and granddaughters of the renowned 
Squire Kent, 1504 A. G. C. C. and of the Hnest strains 
on Guernsey or In America—Comus, son of Squire 
Kent and Statelllte, son of Kohtm head the herd. All 
particulars In regard to Breed and Herd oheerf ully 
given. 8. P. TABER WILLETTS, 
" The Old Brick,” Boslvn, L. I., N. Y. 
JERSEYS FOR SALE. 
Sixteen head of A J. C C stock, composed of 10 
cows, tbree yearling heifers, two heifer calves and 
one yearUn bull; nearly all solid color; blood of 
Signal, Victor Hugo, 8t. Heller, Farmer’s Glory. 
Eurotas, etc. The jearllngs and calves were sired 
by Cecil 11. 20233, one of tho best nred Jersey bulls 
living, and the cows mostly served by him. The lot 
for $i,2o0. Cecil H. will t>e included for $ 00 addi¬ 
tional. Come and see them, No time to answer let¬ 
ters unless you mean business. 
W. K. MO WRY, Oxford, N. Y. 
INCUBATORS & BROODERS 
Brooders only $6. Best and cheapest foi 
raining chicks ; 40 flrnt premiums ; 3,000 
testimonials ; send for catalogue. 
G. S. SINGER, Box 574, Cardington, 0. 
IN CUBATORS! 
In-Door and Out-Door Brooders. 
5)4 FIRST PREMIUMS. 
Send for 104-page Illustrated catalogue 
Prairie State Incubator Co., Homer City, Pa 
THE IMPROVED 
VICTOR 
INCUBATOR 
Hatches Chickens by Steam. 
Absolutely self-rcKuIntlne. 
1 he simplest, most reliable, 
and cheapest first-class Hatcher 
in the market. Circulars free. 
GEO. EK.TEL & CO., Ouiney, Ill. 
EVINCIBLE KATCHER.The BEST 
jcSgA -t^s aTIncubatorABroodcr 
IS iSSfSfiiSSIlf EVER OFFERED 
SAUMENIG 8 R 0 GDER 
(ft 
OCfifi sold in the year 1693 , f 
LuUU a,l<1 not ! > sinLdefn.in- 
- plaint. Send 4 <ds. in©li^- 
stamps for No 2»Catalog, to 
BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO. SPRINGFIELD, O. 
HATCH CHICKENS BY STEAM 
WITH THE IMPROVED 
EXCELSIOR INCUBATOR. 
Lowest priced 
First class 
latcher made. 
[GEO. II. ST A III 
Thousands In Sue 
censful Operation. 
SIMPLE, PERFECT, and 
SELF-REO ULA TINO. 
Guaranteed tohatcha 
larger percentage of 
fertile eggH, at less cost, 
than any other Incubator. 
Send 6c. for Ulus. Catalog. 
Circulars Free 
Pat. A Sole Mfr.,4jiiiucy, III. 
^ RELIABLE HATCHER. 
=SJNo Better Incubater Made. 
Hundred of testimonials. Made 
of best material and workman¬ 
ship. Easily operated. Satisfac¬ 
tion guaranteed. Send 4 cents 
stamps for Illustrated catalogue. 
Reliable Ineubater Co., quincy, 111. 
Nonpareil Grinding Mills. 
THE BEST 
FEED M I LL MADE. 
For Circular address 
L. J. MILLER, CINCINNATI, OHIO. 
■affPOULTRY MEN 
Have proved that green 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. 
Ulus, catalogue free If you name this paper. 
F. W. Mann Co., MILFORD, MASS. 
THE 
n E YST O N E 
DEHORNING CLIPPER 
IS THE MOST HUMANE, RAPID AND 
DURABLE KNIFE ON THE MARKET 
FOR DEHOR MING PURPOSES, AND DMADL 
•fORflTNH U5£Of FARMER) AMD DAIRYMEN 
SEND FOR CIRCULAR 
•PACBRQSm COCHHANVILLE.PA 
High-Class Shropshires 
75 yearling rams thi.t will weigh 250 to 300 pounds 
and shear 12 to 15 pounds at maturity; and 160 year¬ 
ling ewes, to weigh 175 to 21,0 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 
SOUTH DOWN SHHP. 
CASSIUS MARCKLLUS CLAY, White Hall, Ky. 
STALLION FOR SALE. 
One-half his value. Standard bred. 
P. A. WEBSTER, Cazenovla, N. Y. 
Why don’t you buy 
Improved Chester Whites 
WILLIS WHINERL WINONA, OHIO, 
He pays the express, ne ships C. O. D. 
He will send you circulars, giving the 
Wonderful Show Record and particulars 
of this herd. 400 head for sale. 
CHESHIRES 
From Foundation Herd. I have now shipped 307 t imes 
to men I had sold to before, 1 challenge any breeder 
In the world to give as good a record. Lean meat 
and quick growth. E. W. DAVIS, Oneida, N. Y. 
BERK8HIRE8. 
The WILLSWOOD HERD, wh'ch Is composed of 
the best Imported Blood, has April Sows to be bred 
for Spring litters; Roars and Sows farrowed In Mav, 
June, July, September and October. You need Pigs 
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’a Lake, N. ,J. 
rULANU U h I rs A The most Potable 
hog for the farmer. Fifty bead of summer and fall 
pigs for sale. J. L. VAN DOUEN, Crestone, Ohio. 
100 Mammoth Light Brahma’s, 7 t > 11 pounds. 
K. S. HAWK, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. 
CLEAMINCS !N 
SEND FOR 
Sample copy of 
BEE CULTURE. 
A Handsomely Illustrated nrr C 11 D Dl ICC 
| Magazine, and Catalog, of D L. C, diiirLIto 
FULL. A. I. [LOOT, Medina, O, 
DOnUTC TIIGSfCVQ wel1 bre<3 > spring hatch 
DnUlILL lUnALIO, Gobblers, $2.50; hens, 12 
If taken soon. T. B. PARKER, Goldsboro, N. C. 
