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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
June 9 
Live Stock and Dairy 
NEW YORK C ITY HORSES. 
Work, Feed, Shoeing, Care. 
The city of New York provides a great 
market for horses of all sorts. The life 
of the city horse is as different from that 
of the plow team as is that of the dry- 
goods clerk from the farm hand. The fol¬ 
lowing facts have been collected by The 
it. N.-Y. reporter: 
The Tbuck Horse is on the road from 
morning to night, and does more work 
than the average country work horse. 
He is really better able to, for, as a rule, 
he gets better care and food. At noon 
he has a lunch of oats from a nose bag 
while standing on the street. He is 
good for work for from five to 10 years, 
and there are some doing fair service at 
20 years of age. Overwork and misuse 
shorten their lives the same as with 
human beings. Board, stabling, etc., for 
a truck horse costs from $16 to $21 per 
mon*h. This will keep a working horse 
in good ; nape. The cost varies accord¬ 
ing to the quality of feed, eating habits 
of the hoise, etc. Good hay and oats are 
considered the best ration. Some have 
used ground feed mixed with wet cut 
hay, but they had so much trouble with 
colic that this practice was given up, 
and these people say that they know of 
nothing x,etter than good hay and oats 
for a working horse. A fair estimate 
for shoeing is $2.50 per month. This 
varies with different animals. The feet 
of some are so tough and strong that 
they will go all right until the shoes get 
loose or are badly worn, and others 
have to be attended to very often. So 
far as the feet are concerned, western 
horses are considered as good as east¬ 
ern. Of course, the natural effect of the 
pavement is to spread the feet a little 
on any horse. Some horses are natural¬ 
ly flat-footed, however, and, of course, 
are more affected by the pavements. 
City Delivery Horses. —The methods 
of Abraham & Straus, of Brooklyn, N. 
Y., will serve as a type. The superin¬ 
tendent of their stables says that the 
Working life of the average city delivery 
horse is four years, and the cost of feed¬ 
ing about $100 per year. The best qual¬ 
ity of hay and oats are fed, and no car¬ 
rots or grass are used. The cost of shoe¬ 
ing is about $24 per year. A city deliv¬ 
ery horse travels not far from 25 miles 
per day. The animal most desired is a 
cross between the Percheron and Coach 
horse, with short back and legs, and 
plenty of bone and muscle. Eastern 
horses of this type are preferred, but 
they are scarce. The best western 
horses come from the Northwest. This 
concern uses 300 horses in its delivery 
business. 
ever ration he likes, which seems best 
suited is given. Whole oats, bran, mid¬ 
dlings, ground corn, ground oats, corn 
in the ear, and oil meal are used; also 
carrots, apples and grass. There is no 
special rule for feeding, as every case 
is different. It is scarcely possible to 
give a fair average of the cost of keep 
ing such a horse, as so much depends 
upon the animal, his size, use and gen¬ 
eral habits. Some horses will keep in 
good shape on half the grain that others 
require. This stable uses 250 bushels of 
oats per week, in addition to all the 
other grains. They charge $1 per day. 
In some cases this will scarcely pay the 
cost of feed and care, and on others they 
make money. 
Large axd Small Horses. —The solid, 
chunky horse is desirable for a heavy 
driver, but, of course, for a carriage 
horse, he must have plenty of life, and 
show some style. He makes an excel¬ 
lent animal for a grocer’s delivery 
wagon, being tough and not specially 
given to running away. For trucking, 
the big-boned, 'broad-backed, heavy 
horse is best. He can’t travel fast, but 
it is pull rather than speed that is re¬ 
quired. A horse of this type, weighing 
1,600 or more, should not often be made 
to go faster than a walk on pavements. 
The express companies use a horse tnat 
is a sort of cross between the small 
chunk and the big, bony animal. He Is 
tough and strong, and capable of con¬ 
siderable speed. The breweries use a 
horse of something this type, but a little 
larger. For newspaper delivery and 
other hurry work the long-geared, nerv¬ 
ous animals are best; those that will 
start, off almost on a run and keep it 
up for 10 blocks. 
Very few cases of moon blindness are 
reported. Nearly all of the stables have 
a veterinarian in connection, and all 
such matters are submitted to him. In 
what is said above, the horses meant are 
those having good care and plenty to 
eat. There are dozens of miserable, half- 
starved old plugs that are made to do 
far more work than they are able. Now 
and then one has enough sense to balk 
for 10 minutes or so, and thu's get a 
, little rest. w. w. h. 
Hatching and Feeding Ducks. 
Will you give directions for hatching 
duck eggs in incubator? I have heard that 
they are easily killed by too much heat. 
How should I feed young ducks the first 
10 weeks? reader. 
Duck eggs require about the same 
treatment as hens’ eggs during incuba¬ 
tion, with the exception that they will 
probably be somewhat improved by 
rather more airing and less moisture. 
Too much heat will kill the germ in 
any eggs. The best results are usual¬ 
ly obtained with a temperature of from 
102 to 103 degrees, as to position of 
thermometer and source of heat, but an 
occasional rise in temperature, even as 
high as 108 or 110 degrees, is not neces¬ 
sarily fatal, unless continued for some 
considerable time. Prbbalbly the most 
satisfactory position for thermometer is 
suspended just above the eggs, as in 
this way we get the temperature of egg 
chamber, while if placed directly on the 
eggs, if it should rest against an infer- 
Street Car Horses. —They travel 
eight to 12 miles per day. Some last 
10 or 15 years, and others go to pieces 
in a year or two. This depends almost 
entirely on the feet. When lame or sore 
they are sent to the auction rooms, and 
sold for what they will bring. In this 
way some good young horses are dis¬ 
posed of. While useless for work on the 
pavements, many of them make first- 
class farm horses, and entirely recover 
when used on the soft ground in the 
tile egg after the second week, it will 
register about two degrees lower than 
when on a fertile egg, and in this wav 
is liable to keep one continually adjust¬ 
ing the regulator, unless the eggs are 
carefully tested, and all eggs with dead 
germs removed. The first few days 
young ducks should be fed every two 
hours, and the best food is probably 
stale bread moistened with milk, this 
gradually changed to wheat bran, three 
parts, cornmeal, three parts, wheat mid¬ 
dlings, two parts, and ground meat, one 
part, at the end of two weeks. This 
feed may be continued until the ducks 
are marketed. Feed five times daily 
after the first week, and feed no more 
than they will clean up each tinm. 
When stale bread is not convenient, 
they may be started on bran, two parts, 
corumeal, one part, and about 10 per 
cent middlings, moistened with milk or 
water. Never make the feed wet enough 
to be mushy or sloppy. j. e. s. 
Chicks in the Brooder. 
How long should chickens be kept in the 
brooder before they are allowed to run 
out, and at what temperature should the 
brooder be kept? g. a. h. 
Newcastle, Me. 
Young chicks may be allowed to leave 
brooder after from three or four days to 
two weeks, according to time of year 
and weather, and construction of brood¬ 
er. The temperature under the hover 
of brooder should not vary much from 
95 degrees for the first few days, then 
gradually reduce to about 85 degrees by 
the end of the second week. The chicks 
should not be allowed but a few inches 
from hover for the first few days, unless 
the entire brooder is heated to at least 
85 degrees, as if allowed to get far from 
the source of heat they will be very 
likely to crowd in corners or against 
any glass window they can reach, and a 
few hours crowding will save much 
feed, as they quickly chill, and a chilled 
chick is very likely to be a dead chick 
within a few days. J. e. s. 
I WORTH 
A BOTTLE J 
To This Man.* 
It may be worth a like sum or even more to you. , 
Fiogxl, Barnes Co., N. D-, March 19, 1898. < 
Dear Sirs:—I have used your Kendall's Spavin Cure and 1] 
think It a good Liniment, ‘l have cured a Spavin on my bed , 
mare, and I would not take $125 for her, which 1 offered for $7» , 
before. I will be pleased to have your book and receipts for i 
this inclosed stamp, as l read on the cartoon. ! 
Truly vours, FRANK SMITH. , 
It Is an absolutely reliable remedy for Spavins. , 
Splints,Curbs, Ringbones,etc. Removes the bunch and i 
leaves no scar. Price, $1; six for $5. As a liniment ; 
for family uso It has no equal. Ask your druggist , 
for KEMIALL’S SPAVIN CUKE, also “A Treatise on the 
Horse,” the book free, or address 
»R. B. J. KENDALL CO., ENOSBURG FALLS, VT. 
Swiss Cow Bells. 
patented Design. 
Made from Finest Quality 
Swiss Bell Metal. 
We sell exclusively to the 
jobbing trade, but to intro¬ 
duce these delightfully 
musical toned Swiss Cow 
Be Is more generally, offer 
t hem in sets of three, tuned 
to accord, with extra due 
and substantial straps at 
It, or singly with straps, 
4 in., $1.00; 5-ln , $1 60; (i-in., 
$2. If wanted without straps deduct 25. each. 
We are the oldest makers of bells in Amerira. Oui 
reputation is of great value to us. You may return 
goods at vour expense If not satisfactory and wc 
will refund your money. 
BKV1N BROS. MFd. CO.. East Hampton, Conn 
Cows barren 3 years 
MADE TO BREED. 
Pr£. Moore Brothers, Albany, ». y. 
DEATH TO LICE 
on HENS and CHICKBN8 
64-page book free. 
D. J. LAMBERT, Box 307, Apponaug, R. I. 
Breeders' Directory. 
Buff Plymouth Rocks.—P rize win¬ 
ners wherever shown. Eggs, 12 per sitting. 
JOHN H. JANNKY, Brighton, Md. 
B P D —Thompson & Bradley Eggs only. Cir- 
i ii 111 cular and 2c. stamp for your name. 
Prices right. Smith's Potato Farm, Manchester, N.Y 
EGGS THAT HATCH 
Br. and W. Rocks. 8. and Wh. 
Wyandottes, $1.50 per 15. Br. 
and Wh. Leghorns, $1 per 13. Wh. Holland Turkey 
eggs, $2 per 1). WM. McCABE, Kelsey. Ohio. 
White Leghorn and Barred Plymouth 
kllUw Bock eggs, $4 per 100. Also a few Barred 
Plymouth Rock Cockerels at $1 to $1.50 each, Thomp¬ 
son strain. Cir free. CHAS. H. RUE, Minerva. O. 
jj^ O for hatching. Turkeys, Dncks, 
t vlLlO Geese, Guineas, and all the leading 
varieties of Poultry. Fertility and safe delivery 
guaranteed. Send for catalogue. 
PINE TREE FARM, Box T. Jamesburg N. J. 
Our Famous White Wyandottes 
are laying so well that we cut the price in one-half 
for eggs that batch. $1 per 13; $5 per 100. Satisfaction 
Or money back. J. K. STEVENSON, Columbus, N. J. 
Blanchard’s White Leghorns. 
The Leading Strain of Heavy Layers. Eggs for 
hatching: $2 per 15; $3.50 per 30: $5 per 50; $6 per 60; 
$8 per 100. 11). clr. free. 11. J. Blanchard, Groton. N.V 
T ot of Berkshire Pigs, sired by Imported British 
Model IV. and Le Roy King, at Ohio Farm, Le 
Roy. O. Get your choice quick. M.L. AH. H.Benham 
(Chester White .and Berkshire Pigs, the kind for 
^ Breeders', eligible to register. Also booking 
orders for Shropshire Lambs August 1. Corkers 
I‘rices will suit W. A. LOTHERS, Lack. Pa 
Chester Whites, Holstdns and Choice Eggs. 
A tine lot of young sows bred for Fall litters. 
Holsteln-Frleslan Bull Calves of extra breeding 
Light Brahma and B. Rock Eggs; 15 for 76 cents. 
CHAS. K. RECORD, Peterboro, N. Y. 
POR SALE—Fine - Bred IlOLSTEIN- 
FH1ESIAN Cattle, all ages and both sexes, at 
reasonable prices. Address WM. ROOD, 
Maple Stock Farm. Binghamton, N. Y. 
C HENANGO VALLEY STOCK FARMS, Greene N. 
Y—Dutch Belted and Jersey Cattle; Dorset and 
RambouiUet Sheep; Poland-Chlna, Jersey Red and 
Suffolk Pigs. Land and Water Fowls. Hens' 
Eggs, GUc. per dozen: 10 kinds; standard bred. 
For Sale.—J ersey Bull, eight months 
old, solid fawn, grandson of Kexella tsee It. N.-Y. of 
May 5), $24; heifer, 125. 
GEO. L. FERRIS, Atwaters, N. Y. 
8ome GOOD young 
JERSEY BULL CALVES 
FOR SALE at fair prices. No PLUGS nor un 
registered for sale at any price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
DELLHURST FARM, 
MENTOR, OHIO, 
has nearly 30 Holstein Hull Calves to select 
from, and offers sons of DeKol's Butter Boy No 
19210, Royal Paul 22979 and others, having the much 
talked-of Pauline Paul and DeKol cross. Our Herd 
uow numbers 150 head. Stock of all ages and both 
sexes for sale from Advanced Registry cows. 
WANTED 
—Married man to take charge 
of dairy. 
F. H. GATES & SONS, 
Chlttenango, N. Y. 
WOVEN WIRE FENCING FOR SHEEP 
Bestquality of galv. Wire, in rolls, 150 feet long, 24 
inches wide, $1.25; 30 inches, $1.43; 30 Inches, $1.78. 
Our circulars give net prices of fencing for Cattle, 
Hogs, Sheep and Poultry. We ship from factory to 
farmer. JAMES S. CASE (Box N), Colchester, Conn. 
LICE KILLER CLEANS0UTTHELICE 
and 
CPQ LllfC MLL.cn and mitea on poultry 
| r r J\ hogs without handling fowls or animals. Fainted 
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Prevents Churbon and Texas Cattle Fever, bocanse 
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cent’s worth saves 3 quarts of milk aud much llesh. 
Don’t wait till cowa are dry and horses are poor. If 
your dealer does not keep it, send us 25 cents lor sam¬ 
ple, Money refunded if cows are not protected. 
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The WILLARD KNAPP COW TIE 
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Send for illustrated pam¬ 
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401 Groton St., Cortland NY 
country. Oats are fed to some extent, 
and some car companies use moistened 
cut hay mixed with ground grain with 
good results. 
Boarding Road Horses. — These 
horses, owned by private parties in the 
city, are somewhat pampered. While 
the truck horse eats his oats and hay, 
and is satisfied, many of the road horses 
have all of their whims gratified so far 
as eating is concerned. The manager of 
a boarding stable where nearly 120 of 
these animals are kept, says that grain 
rations of all sorts are used. The 
method is to study the horse, and what¬ 
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