1894 
TIIli RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Live Stock Matters. 
FORKFULS OF FACTS. 
Oat Hay. —What is The R. N.-Y.’s 
opinion of the value of oats as a soiling 
crop to help out poor pasture in the sum¬ 
mer? Do they make good hay if cut 
green ? j. r. w. 
Elmira, N. Y. 
R. N.-Y.—We have used oat hay for 
several seasons and find it a valuable 
food. It is excellent for soiling and 
Tivhen cut early enough makes an excel¬ 
lent substitute for hay. 
Southern Men’s Eggs.—The R. N.-Y. 
of April 7, speaks of the short weight of 
Southern hen’s eggs. I have just weighed 
a dozen taken at random from our egg 
basket which weighed two pounds nine 
ounces. We keep on our farm about 50 
hens, and I have thought our eggs were 
larger than the average eggs I see. How 
much should a dozen average eggs weigh? 
Clifford, Texas. o. f. r. 
R. N.-Y.—Let us have weighings of 
eggs from various poultry yards. Weigh 
a dozen of your eggs, and tell us what 
breeds or crosses produced them. Will 
O. F. R. tell us what breed laid his ? 
Self-cleaning Stables. —Keeping 
cows clean while confined in the stable, 
is a matter which requires much atten¬ 
tion on the part of the dairyman ; even 
then they sometimes lie down in their 
own droppings. This I have overcome 
in the following way : I place a scantling 
two or three inches square, with the 
sharp corner down, from side to side of 
the stall, directly over the middle of the 
cow’s back when she is standing with 
her head to the manger, just high enough 
so that it does not touch her back. When 
she humps her back, as she always does 
when about to drop her offal, her back 
will strike this ; she will then step back 
until it is over her shoulders. It may be 
necessary to put some cows in a narrow 
stall, but in a short time it becomes 
second nature and saves much annoyance. 
Eureka, W. Va. G. w. s. 
A Good Poultry Cross. —A year ago, 
we decided on experimenting with a 
poultry cross. At that time, we had an 
excellent all-purpose fowl, the Wyan¬ 
dotte, but desiring a good table fowl as 
well as a better egg producer, a R. C. 
Brown Leghorn male was selected to 
cross with the Wyandotte hens. So far, 
the result has been very satisfactory. We 
formerly kept the Brown Leghorns, and 
find that hens from this cross are better 
winter layers than either of the original 
breeds, with the same care and feed. 
They are also excellent table fowls, hav¬ 
ing plump bodies, yellow skin and, with 
very few exceptions, yellow legs. The 
hens are quite uniform in color, varying 
somewhat from a light to a dark brown, 
but, taken collectively, make a very 
handsome fioek. The male could hardly 
be distinguished from the pure Wyan¬ 
dotte. All have single combs, and re¬ 
semble the Wyandotte in being heavily 
feathered. The majority of the eggs are 
of a delicate pink color, though occa¬ 
sionally a white-shelled one is found. 
Some of the neighbors got eggs here for 
hatching last spring, and admire their 
Brownies so much that they want more 
this spring, as we intend to make the 
same cross again. b. e. l. 
Portland, Mich. 
HAY FOR COWS. 
“ With plenty of sweet, fine hay, new 
fangled forage isn’t necessary for cows,” 
says a hay farmer from Hayville. That 
is true enough, perhaps. “ With plenty 
of manure, I don’t want any farming 
paper, to tell me how to farm it,” says a 
seedy farmer from Seedville. Against 
the first assertion set this, “ If you 
haven’t plenty of sweet, fine hay, raise 
new-fangled forage and each year will 
increase your hay supply.” To the second 
we will answer, “ If you haven’t plenty 
of manure, and we presume you haven’t, 
read the papers with the pepsin of dis¬ 
criminating intelligence.” The sweet, 
fine hay is good if the farm is a natural 
hay farm, but on the majority of farms 
does it mean the greatest number of ani¬ 
mals per acre ? 
” Don’t plow under the clover crop,” 
says Prof. Roberts. What has got above 
ground is of more value for forage than 
for green manure. The roots of them¬ 
selves are a valuable enrichment. 
Rye uses nitrogen early in growth and 
phosphoric acid when forming its seed.— 
I. P. Roberts. 
Some farmers have a class of cattle 
which they call “store cattle.” They 
store them as they would a dry goods 
box for future use. If this class of cattle 
didn’t eat, only the first cost need be 
considered as in the case of the packing 
box. But they do eat and keep up a con¬ 
tinual running expense. Any animal 
not producing either growth, flesh, milk 
or the like has no place on a profitable 
farm —I. P. Roberts. 
Says a successful Connecticut dairy¬ 
man : “I pour on the barn floor 100 
pounds of corn and cob meal, 200 pounds 
of coarse bran and 100 pounds of Chicago 
gluten meal and mix them with a shovel. 
I feed four quarts in the mcrning and 
four quarts at night. My cows weigh 
900 to 1,000 pounds.” This report is valu¬ 
able as far as it goes, but we were unable 
to get at his coarse fodder. 
A SUCCESSFUL dairyman who feeds no 
ensilage talked to me in this way : “ If 
a man cuts ears and all into his silo, he 
must feed too much grain for his stalks. 
I cut 25 hills of corn, a square rod of 
ground, into a shock. We will say it is 
good corn and the shock husks me a 
bushel of ears, or a yield of 80 bushels of 
shelled corn per acre. The stalks bound 
after husking will not make over four 
good bundles which, run through a feed 
cutter, average a bushel of fine stover 
each. I mix with each bushel, one-fourth 
of the grain or seven pounds of corn 
meal, or I am giving a cow each day two 
bushels of stover and 14 pounds of corn 
meal. Now, that is too heavy a feed of 
carbonaceous grain, or else the silo re¬ 
duces the value of the grain. This looks 
as if we would better pick off the larger 
ears before filling the silo.” e, c. birge. 
in writing to advertisers please always mention 
The iltruAL New-Youker. 
MODEL MILKCOOLEI 
PAr/INT'O 1893: 
IH.W.OAZLAY, 
CORTLASD 
i>airymen say 
THE MODEL MILK COOLER 
AND AERATOR 
Has no equal. Is low 
down, gives the best re¬ 
sults, has smooth sur¬ 
face, airs and cools at 
the same time, less work 
to clean, made of copper 
or heavy tin plate, with 
Iron clad bot¬ 
tom. they will 
not rust. 
Agents want- 
^ ouTiEf^.», ed. Send for 
■^oR MILK' large cut and 
price llstlto the Inventor and Maker. 
H. W. GAZIiAY, Cortland, N. Y. 
CRYSTAL BUTTER PACKAGE 
a . Gets 5c. pound extra for Butter. _ 
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5 is 
Full Description Free. Address 
CltYSTAL PACKAGE CO, 
BENTON HARBOR. MICH. 
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Butter keeps hard without Ice. “ 
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SEND FOR 
IVbbl Sample copy oi 
CLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE. 
A Handsomely Dlnstrated DCCCIIDDI ICO 
Magazine and Catalog, of DLC OUllLIQd 
FUEL. A. 1. HOOT, Hledina, O. 
|Pi Pure-bred B. & W. Mlnorcas, 
Wyandottes, S. C. B. Leghon 
U II■ W. & B. Plymouth Rocks, W. F. 
Spanlrh L. Brahmas—Eggs, II 
per 15; $3.00 per 00 Golden and 8. L. Wyandott 
C. I. Games, Bed Caps, Houdans, W. Langshans. ' 
C. B. Polish. Buff Leghorns—r ggs, $1.50 per 15; $5 
per 00 . Fine catalogue free 
JOHN O. SOUOEK, Jr,, Telford. Pa 
PEKIN DUCKS 
ror Darmers and Fanciers. Eggs, 
P®*' setting. Satisfaction guarante 
BBOOK8IDK POULTRY FARM, Columbus, N. J 
MAMMOTH BRONZE TORKEY 
Langshan, P. Rock, Buff and Brown Leghorns. Ill; 
trated Circular. 8. J. B. DUNBAR, Elkhorn, Wla 
PERFECT IMPREGNATOR 
Barren Mares 
made to breed regularly by its use. 
SUKJ3, SAFE, nAKMLKSS. 
Hundreds of Testimonials from all 
States. Guaranteed, and sent with full 
directions on receipt of price, $5.00. i 
SPECIALTY MFC. CO., 
I’ O Main St., Carrollton, Mo, 
1LLU8TRATED BOOK ON STERILITY SENT 
TREE. Write tor it. liefer to Com-1 
mercial Bank, St. Louis; Midland Bank, 
Kan. City; and entire city of Carrollton. 
F a It M K R I'’ ILES, of 
Charleston, Ill., the most 
noted castrator in the world, 
will board at the International 
Hotel, New York Cltv, through 
May and June, as he has done for years, while cas¬ 
trating tine Colts, Stallions, Rldgllngs, and Ruptured 
Colts In the Eastern States. Letters addressed him 
there will receive prompt attention. 
OUnn n V ^)®»kht8 HGKSK, cow, and 
XHIIilarl T owner. No tiles or sores; ^ more 
wllUU IL! milk. Testimonials. Agents wanted. 
$1)0 mo. Shoo-Ply Mfg. Co., 1005 Falrmount Ave., Phlla 
FOR SALE. 
IMPORTED NORMAN STALLION. 
Dark Bay, 1,800 pounds; registered; splendid animal. 
Will exchange for young stock. 
ALFRED WHITAKER, Bedford, O. 
and DIPLOMA, 
on onr INCUABTOR and BROODER 
Combined. If you are interested in 
Poultry^ it will pftj you to Mnd 4 oenti In 
stamps for 72 page catalogue, gWing saluAblo 
points on Poultry Culture. Address 
MONEY IN SPRING CHICKENS. 
The Hen Is Not In It. 
The Inrinoible egg batcher 
I does the business. Prioe, 
_ i $17.00. Big money. Send4ctB. 
for Catalogue No. ^2. It tells 
all. 2600 sold in 1893. 
BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO., Springfield,Ohlo. 
inuuDAiun^adKUUUtiic 
Brooders only $6. Best and cheapest foi 
raising chicks; 40 first premiums ; 3.0(X 
testimonials ; send for catalogue. 
G. S. SINGER, Box 574 , Cardlngton, 0 . 
MAKE HENS LAY 
by feeding green bone cut In 
iVr.ANN’.S BONK CUTTKIt. 
Price and upward Warranted. Catalog 
free if this paper is named 
F.W.MANNCO., Milford, Mass. 
Bone Cutter 
Medal and Diploma World’s 
Fair, (iet Circulars. 
WEBSTER & HANNUM, 
Cazenovla, N. Y. 
EGGS NOW READY. 
We are prepared to ship eggs from our large Bronze 
Turkeys, $3.00 pet 13; Cayuga Duck Eggs. $2.00 per 13; 
Black Langhan Eggs. $1.50 per 13. Also CUESIIIRB 
PIGS, ready to ship May 15, at $0.00 each. Address 
for Catalogue, C. R. WHITE, or 
O. H. WHITE & SON. Miller Corners, N. Y. 
26 
single Comb Brown Leghorn Eggs, )»1.35. 
EDWARD LAFOT, Lakefleld, Minn. 
PINE TREE FARM, 
Jamesbnrg, N. J. 
[ Eggs lor Hatcliing. 
j 32-page catalogue free 
ROSE COMB BR. LEOHORNS. 
Keshequa Strain, bred 10 years for size and laying 
qualities. Also White Mlnorcas. Kggs from vigorous 
standard-bred stock, $1.50 per 15; $4.00 per 45 ’ 
CnAS. L. MOSIJEll, Nunda, N. Y 
WyckofF’s White Leghorns. 
AMERICA’S BUSINESS HEN. 
Eggs for hatching, $2 00 per 15; $.3.75 per 30; $5. 
per 45; $10.00 per 100. Illustrated and Descrlptb 
Circular free. C. H. WYCKOFF. Groton, n: Y. 
EGGS 
Rocks. 
1 —The World’s best layers. Rose Coi 
Brown Leghorns, 15 choice Eggs 1 
hatching for $1.00. Also Plymoo 
WM. LEHMAN, Churchvllle, N. Y. 
EGGS 
Games. The best fowl 
eat In the world. F’lesh fl: 
„ ..... solid. Chicks hare 
easily raised and mature early. $1 for 13. 
MARCUS ANSLEY, Bll.sboro, Ont. Co., N. Y 
TT/^f^Q-Krom PUKE BLACK MINORCAS. 
VA O Extra layers of Largo White Eggs. 
$ .00 per 13. M. E. SLAGHT, 
$2.00 per 30. Farmer, Seneca County, N. Y. 
KINGS FIRM POULTRY YARDS. 
Sells Eggs this season from better stock and cheaper 
of Wnite P. Kecks, White Wyandottes, White Leg¬ 
horns and Black Mlnorcss. Selected Eggs securely 
packed $1 per dozen. OTISVILLE, Orange Co., N. Y 
EGGS 
cular. 
PKKIN DUCK eggs for hatching 
from stock that won all of the First 
Premiums at the New York Poultry 
Show In 11893. Fertility and safe 
delivery guaranteed. Send for^clr- 
A. J. IIALLOCK, Speonk, N.,Y. 
291 
Buckley’s Waierine Device 
FOR WATERING STOCK IN THE STABLE 
C. E. BUCKLEY & CO., 
Patentees and Manufacturers, Dover Pi.ains. N. Y 
KINGSTON FOUNDRY AND MACHINB 
CO., Limited, Kingston, Ont., Canada, Sole Manu¬ 
facturers for the Dominion of Canada. 
fST RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED. 
Self-Gleaning Stable. 
Invented by Prof. E. W. Stewart. 
Keeps cows clean,saves all manure, 
all bedding, lasts a lifetime, and 
gives universal satisfaction. Send 
for circular. 
J. J. STEWART, 
Successsor to 
STEWART PROS., 
Lake View, Erie Co., N. Y. 
GUERNSEYS! 
The GBANDEST of DAIBY Breed*. 
Combining the richness of the Jersey with the size 
approximate to the Holstein or Short-horn, but 
standing alonb and unsqualbd in producing the 
richest colored butter In mid-winter on dry feed. 
Gentle as pets, persistent milkers and hardy in con¬ 
stitution, they combine more quallflcatlons 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 flnest strains 
on Guernsey or In America—Comns, son of Sqnlre 
Kent and Statelllte, son of Kohlm head the herd. All 
particulars In regard to Breed and Herd cheerfully 
given. 8. P. TABER WILLETTS, 
“ The Old Brlok,” ROBLYN, L. I., N. T 
JERSEYS. 
The Sweepstakes Breed at the World’s Fair Dairy 
Contests for Milk, Cheese and Butter. 
2 SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES 2 
Won by Ida Marigold, bred by Miller A Sibley, 10 
daughters of her sire, Ida’s Kloter of St. L. 13(i5(;, 
average over 19 pounds of butter apiece per week. 
Highest Jersey weekly, monthly and yearly milk 
records held by our herd. 
Only superior stock for sale. 
In general, none less than $200; occasionally a bull 
or heifer calf cheaper. Write for what you want. 
Mention this paper. 
MILLER & SIBLEY, Franklin, Venango Co., Pa. 
JERSEYS. 
Coomassie.— A.J.C.C.— St. Lambert 
ROBT. F. SHANNON, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Red Polled Cattle, 
About 25 head of purebreds. Including nearly all 
of my prize winners for nve years, will be sold on 
the Fair Grounds between Albany and Troy, N. Y. 
at 1.30 o’clock, i». M., on Wednesday, .May 9, at auc¬ 
tion. Catalogues free; ready April 25. 
D. B. DUNNING. Chazy, N. Y. 
pen take a high grade. % and M blood Ayrshire 
bull calves Mother and grandmother of sire made 
19 pounds butter a week on grass. Price, $15 and $20 
crated, f. o. b. G. W. SMITH, East Branch, Pa 
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle 
J. F. HINifi, Shinrock, Erie Co., O. 
Hi^h-Class Shropshires 
75 yearling rams that will weigh 250 to 300 pounds, 
and shear 12 to 16 pounds at maturity; and 160 year- 
l|ng ewes, to weigh 176 to 210 pounds, and shear 9 to 
12 pounds at maturity. Just arrived, recorded In Ena 
land and America. A grand lot.” Send for cata 
™ „ the willows, 
Gao. B. Brboe, Prop. Paw Paw, Mich 
wiijj wuluo MiMiNU your nerd of 
swine, It may be too late to secure chclee selections 
from litters now arriving that are the best 
^^Willswood Herd” 
Recorded Berkshire Swine 
ever had to offer the BREEDING PUBLIC. Cata¬ 
logue. WILLS A. SEWARD, Budd’s Lake, N. J. 
CHESHIRES 
From Foundation Herd. I have now shipped 406 
times to men 1 had sold to before. For quietness 
lean meat and quick growth, get the Cheshire. 
B. W. DAVIS, Torrlnglord. Conn., 
Formerly Oneida, N, Y. 
Why don’t you buy 
Improved Chester Whites 
ojr 
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. 
