826 
December 8 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Live Stockand Dairy 
VALUE OF SILAGE AND HAY. 
Those who raise silage here in Ohio 
claim that it costs them close to $3 per 
ton on an average, and that it will not 
weigh more than 45 pounds per cubic 
foot after settling in the silo. We have 
never known a filled silo to be sold, 
but often hear siloists say that one ton 
of hay is equivalent to three tons of 
silage. This doubtless may hold good 
when compared with Timothy hay, but 
not when contrasted with good Red- 
clover hay. To give your readers an 
idea of the representative values of si¬ 
lage, Timothy and clover hay along 
with green clover we append a table 
taken from the analysis of American 
feed stuffs, which are as follows: 
Carbo- 
Protein. hydrates. Fat. 
Per 
Per 
Per 
cent. 
cent. 
cent. 
Silage . 
. 1.7 
11.1 
.8 
Timothy hay .... 
.5.9 
45.0 
2.5 
Clover hay . 
.11.5 
33.0 
3.3 
Green clover . 
. 4.1 
13.5 
1.1 
A comparison of protein values shows 
that a ton of Timothy hay contains over 
three times more protein than silage, 
clover hay over 6 y 2 times, and green 
clover in bloom 2 y 2 times more. Silage 
men say that an acre of soil that will 
grow IV 2 ton of rich clover hay will 
produce 12 tons of silage; worth $3 per 
ton, this makes $36. If the clover hay 
is worth within one-tenth as much in 
protein value as the silage, which it is, 
then upon that basis the clover would 
be worth $32; but it is not worth that 
much, and only worth one-third that 
commercially, or about $10. The IV 2 
ton of clover would last one cow near 
150 days if fed 20 pounds per day, and 
give her a ration of 2% pounds of pro¬ 
tein per day; on the other hand, the 
12 tons of silage would feed the same 
cow 480 days fed a 50-pound ration, but 
womd be too weak in protein, only sup¬ 
plying her with less than one pound, 
while there would be a very great ex¬ 
cess of nitrogen free extract, and crude 
fat, making a very wide ration of 1:8; 
the clover would be less than 1:4. 
Silage as a finer has unbounded pres¬ 
tige, and to an extent that prestige is 
a fictitious one, for without a balance 
of protein it is of small value in the 
dairy, and will fail to make the de¬ 
velopments in fatting stock that matured 
corn will bring about. Attention is be¬ 
ing drawn to the fact that farmers must 
grow more protein on their farms and 
do it cheaply, too, for the commercial 
article is becoming so costly as to de¬ 
mand this attention; hence we would 
say that silage has been unduly over¬ 
estimated and clover underrated as a 
farm feed. For this reason the cow that 
feeds alone on silage starves for the 
need of near iy 2 pound of protein, 
which for the 480 days that 12 tons 
would last her would amount to over 
700 pounds. Now we would think that 
for two good reasons it would be advis¬ 
able to feed 30 pounds silage twice each 
day, and say 10 pounds of clover hay 
on top of it, and balance up with a 
cheaper grain ration. By doing this the 
clover acts as a neutral factor. It 
gathers nitrogen from the air, produces 
a cheap protein, and in the end pre¬ 
pares an enriched acre for the growing 
of good crops of silage. In the face 
of these facts it looks as though $3 
was too high for a ton of silage with 
a commercial value on clover hay of 
only $10, in which we would turn the 
tables and put the price on silage to 
$2.50 and clover to $15 since they 
rivaled so closely on the acre produc¬ 
tion of protein. Some dairymen are 
practicing this latter idea, and claim 
not only better results, but find the 
cost of production in butter product 
lessened very materially, and the fer¬ 
tility of the soil maintained by less ex¬ 
pensive outlay for fertilizers. 
It is doubtless a fact that there is no 
cheaper feed grown than silage when 
used as the basis of a daily ration, but 
would say that great caution should be 
exercised as to how much of it should 
be consumed in that ration. We would 
certainly suggest that less of it be fed 
than is usual, and grow at least some 
legume that will furnish the protein at 
a much less cost than the commercial 
article in bran, gluten meal, oil or cot¬ 
ton-seed meals. Then, probably, silage 
may be bought for $3 at a fair profit for 
feed, but not till then. geo. e. scott. 
Ohio. 
Ailing Animals. 
ANSWERS BT DB. F. L. KILBOBNE. 
Rheumatism in a Horse. 
Give remedy for rheumatism in a horse—a 
case of six weeks’ standing. I think it is 
rheumatism, for the animal acts and seems 
to feel just as 1 do when I have it. She 
took cold and is lame and sore all over, and 
evidently in pain. E - G - H> 
Beldens, Vt. 
Give one-half ounce each of potas¬ 
sium bicarbonate and nitrate twice daily 
in the drinking water, or by drenching. 
If brought on by a cold or exposure, 
give 30 drops tincture of aconite three 
times daily. If there is stiffness or 
soreness of one or more limbs, apply 
hot fomentations, and follow with flan¬ 
nel bandages. See that the horse has 
dry, warm, comfortable quarters, and is 
well blanketed. 
Horse Out of Condition. 
We have a mare seven years old that has 
been out of condition for a year, and at 
present appears as follows: Very sluggish, 
hair standing on end, no disposition to 
travel faster than a walk. Drawing the 
hand over the rough coat of hair leaves a 
streak of dust. Give best method to put 
in condition. T - H - 
Payette, Idaho. 
Try one of the following powders in 
feed night and morning: Powdered dry 
sulphate of iron and nux vomica, of 
each four ounces; arsenic 90 grains; ni¬ 
trate of potash, eight ounces; mix and 
divide into 32 powders. If there is con¬ 
stipation give one dram aloes or one 
pint linseed oil once daily until bowels 
move freely. Repeat if necessary. The 
mare ought to receive a thorough daily 
grooming with comb and a good stiff 
brush, if she can be properly taken care 
of she might be clipped to advantage 
You can then clean her very much bet¬ 
ter, but she would require blanketing, 
and greater care in using, to blanket 
warmly whenever at rest. 
Bloody Milk from a Cow. 
I have a young cow that has been giving 
bloody milk from one quarter of her udder. 
She was fresh in March, and commenced to 
give bad milk in August. There does not 
seem to be anything wrong with her udder. 
Sometimes she will not give bad milk for 
a week or two, and all at once the milk will 
be bloody for a few milkings again. I have 
given our local veterinary a fair trial with 
her, but he has failed to cure her. The cow 
has good pasture and gets five pounds of 
ground corn and oats, half and half, twice 
a day. B - B - 
Waterloo, Ind. 
From the history of the case, I sus¬ 
pect the trouble is due to the cow in¬ 
juring the udder occasionally, either by 
lying on an uneven surface, or stepping 
over a high step in the door-way, or 
over a high bar. Running while udder 
was full of milk might cause it. En¬ 
deavor to ascertain whether there is any 
way in which the udder can be injured, 
and if discovered, remove the cause. 
Bathe the udder after each milking with 
hot water, and follow with soap lini¬ 
ment or spirits of camphor, rubbing well 
in with the palm of the hand for several 
minutes. 
Driving Out Woodchucks. —I knew a 
man who had a small turtle which he 
had trained and used effectively for this 
purpose. A hole was drilled in the edge 
of the turtle’s shell near the tail. To 
this a stiff wire four inches long was 
fastened, and on the end was a wad of 
cotton. After the cotton was saturated 
with kerosene and lighted, the turtle 
was put into the mouth of the wood¬ 
chuck hole. The fire was too far re¬ 
moved to burn him, yet he was badly 
frightened and anxious to get away as 
quickly as possible. This was simply a 
reversal of the old method of making a 
donkey go by holding an apple on a 
stick in front of his nose. The chuck, 
taking things easy in his underground 
kitchen, would all at once see an ap¬ 
parition more frightful than a mince-pie 
dream—a horrible goblin with shell and 
trail of fire. While the woodchuck is a 
tough old case and usually willing to 
fight when cornered up, a sight like this 
is too much for him. He gets out with¬ 
out any farewell ceremonies, and the 
“man behind the gun,” who is waiting, 
takes care of him. The turtle comes 
right through and is ready for business 
again. Where the chuck had a large 
burrow or side passages where he could 
crouch, he might not be driven out, but 
the man named above was successful 
enough to prove that the plan is prac¬ 
tical, provided the right kind of a turtle 
can be had. Some are balky, don’t care 
anything about the fire, and, after go¬ 
ing in the hole a short distance, turn 
around and come out. H. 
It Cured La Grippe. 
.Mr. CHARLES BURNETT, Jefferson, Pa., May 18. 
1899. writes: 
About a year ago 1 had a very severe attack of La 
Grippe. My physician advised me to try Dr. D. Jayne’s 
Expectorant, which I did with the result that when 
I had used two bottles I was completely cured. I 
have frequently recommended this remedy to my 
neighbors, who have likewise used it with most ex¬ 
cellent results. 1 consider it a most excellent 
remedy for Lung and Throat troubles.— Adv. 
Horse Owners! Use 
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Caustic 
Balsam 
A Safe Speedy and Positive Con 
The Safest, Best BLISTER ever used. Takes 
the place of all liniments for mild or severe action. 
Removes Bunches or Blemishes from Horses 
and Cattle. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY 
OR FIRING. Impossible to produce scar or blemish. 
Every bottle sold is warranted to give satisfaction 
Price $ | .50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or 
sent by express, charges paid, with full directions 
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THE LAWBENCE-WIX.LIAM8 CO.. Cleveland O. 
WORTH 
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To This 
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Fingal, Barnes Co., N. D., March 19, 1898. 
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ik it a good Liniment. I have cured a Spavin on my brat 
•e, and I would not take $125 for her, w hich I offered for $75 
>re. I will be pleased to have your book and receipts for 
inclosed stamp, aa t read on the cartoon. 
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Breeders’ Directory. 
CCD DETC—First-class stock. W. J. WOOD 
■ CVlVlblw Box 241. New London. Ohio. 
nnnn FERRETS. First-class stock. Some 
bUUU Trained. New price-list free. 
N. A. KNAPP. Rochester, Lorain Co., O. 
J. C CLUB young BULLS, CALVES 
and HEIFERS. Also. DUROC-JERSEY Pigs 
at low prices. E. L. CLARKSON. Tivoli, N. Y. 
Refer by permission to The Rckal New-Yorker, 
rnn oil E-thoroughbred holstein 
run OALE BULL CALVES. Well marked 
and of best breeding. Will be sold at tarmers’ price. 
Write at once. W. W. CHENEY. Manlius, N. Y. 
—Three first-class registered Guern- 
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lescendants of old Squire Kent. ELMER SHARP, 
Barnard's Crossing, Monroe County, N. Y. 
a H o 1 s t e i n - Friesian 
Bull Calf? 
a Chester White Pig 
either sex, pair or trio 
If you do. and want the best breeding at a fair price, 
write to-day to.CHAS. K. RECORD, Peterboro, N.Y 
C HENANGO VALLEY STOCK FARMS, Greene N. 
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Ayrshires, Oxford Sheep and Cheshires. 
One Bull Calf, four weeks; two Heifer Calves, two 
weeks; Heifer, two years, in calf. Boars fit for 
service sows; Pigs in pairs not akin. Oxford Ewes 
and Lambs. 
HOMER J. BROWN, Harford, Cortland Co., N. Y. 
Some GOOD young 
JERSEY BULL CALVES 
FOB SALE at fair prices. No PLUGS nor un 
registered for sale at any price. 
B. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
150 Dellhurst Holsteins 
for sale, Including young Cows, Heifers and a 
great lot of BULL CALVES—several now ready 
for service—sons of “DeKol’s Butter Boy”, and 
the famous “ Royal Paul ” out of advanced Re¬ 
gistry cows. Catalogue. 
DELLHURST FARM, Mentor, Ohio. 
FALL GREEK STOCK FARM. 
For Sale. 20 Head of Fine Spanish Jacks 
and Jennets. 2 to 6 years old. 14^ to 16 hands high. 
Terms right; prices to suit the times. J. BAKER, Mgr., 
8 miles N. E. of Indianapolis. Lawrence, Ind 
Reg. P. Chinas. Berkshires 
and C. Whites, Choice Pigs, 
8 weeks old, mated not akin. 
Bred Sows and Service Boars 
Poultry. Write for hard times 
prices and free circular. 
HAMILTON & CO.. Rosenvick, Chester Co., Pa. 
"p'or Sale—White Holland Turkeys; W. P. Rocks: 
W. Guineas, in their highest grade of purity, at 
farmers' prices. JASON ELLARS, Bookwalter. Ohio 
B RONZE TURKEYS, heavy weights. 
Also a few choice registered Shrop¬ 
shire breeding ewes, bred to prize¬ 
winning imported ram from England. 
Prices are right. Fine stock a special¬ 
ty. Sidney Sprague, Falconer, N Y. 
Tori?FRFT Q—Choice W. Wyandotte*, P. Rocks, 
UuvUlIiEjLO Brahmas, Cochins. Leghorns, from 
prize-winning stock. 23 varieties of land and water 
fowls. Satisfaction guaranteed. Big Catalogue 
free. PINE TREE FARM, Box T.Jamesburg, N. J. 
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