458 
June 28 
TIIE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Live Stock and Dairy 
FEEDING FISH TO HOGS. 
I have a contract to remove the fish 
waste from a market. Can I feed It to 
hogs without tainting the meat? 
RfiADBR. 
R. N.-Y.—We have had no personal 
experience, hut should expect the pork 
to be soft and of poor flavor, unless 
“finished off” with corn. We should 
feed the hogs at least three weeks on 
corn before selling or slaughtering. 
I once knew a miller who paid boys 
for catching sculpins that were very 
abundant in the mill pond nearby, which 
he fed to his hogs, and he thought it 
was profitable to feed the fish raw in 
connection with grain. The hogs cer¬ 
tainly were fat and in a thriving condi¬ 
tion, but millers’ hogs are proverbially 
fat. It is common to feed hogs on 
slaughter-house offal. Even cows eat 
fish on Cape Cod where fish is abundant 
I think there can be no question about 
fish being a nutritious and healthful 
food for swine and poultry where it can 
he obtained at small cost, and fed in 
connection with other food with profit. 
Massachusetts. • b. p. ware. 
The fish and hog experiment was tried 
years ago with the result that the pork 
tasted so fishy it could not be eaten or 
sold. As I remember, it gave the shotes 
a rusty look, and after a time they did 
not thrive on the fish. My advice to 
your reader would be to compost the 
fish waste with turf, layer on layer, in 
the Fall, and in the Spring break it 
down as he hauls it, and top-dress the 
land either for corn, oats or buckwheat, 
and he will find that 25 to 30 loads per 
acre will give him big returns. We 
have got corn as high as 150 baskets per 
acre and 60 to 70 bushels of oats, and 
one neighbor cleaned up 42 bushels of 
buckwheat from about 120 rods of land. 
Mixed this way the waste is easily 
handled and almost all of the smell is 
absorbed by the turf. c. h. g. 
Connecticut. 
DOG AND SHEEP POWER FOR 
FARMERS. 
I find the power a very profitable in¬ 
vestment, saving much time and labor. 
1 have never used it for anything but 
churning, and have found that very sat¬ 
isfactory. I have churned as high as 
50 pounds of butter at one churning; 
sometimes have churned three times in 
one day. We have used a large St. Ber¬ 
nard dog, and have never tried anything 
else. He weighs about 145 pounds. I 
think a goat would be my next prefer¬ 
ence. I tied the dog in the power, then 
took hold of the balance wheel and 
turned the power steadily until he got 
used to the motion. I do not think it 
is a good plan to use the whip, although 
I used it once to make him get into the 
power. He has always seemed to enjoy 
it, has never shirked, and since the first 
few times he has not had to be tied in. 
Often he will jump up into the power 
when he is not asked, and there is no 
churning to be done. I think dogs are 
the cheapest to keep and the easiest 
cared for of any animal, being a good 
watchdog as well, edwin e. de long. 
New York. 
I used a sheep, weighing 150 to 200 
pounds, for about five years to separate 
the cream from the milk in my dairy, 
and found it a very satisfactory and 
practical power for that purpose. It re¬ 
quires a little patience in teaching the 
animal at first, but soon it can be left 
alone to perform the work while the 
milking is being done, only being neces¬ 
sary to happen around often enough to 
keep milk in tank. I used a tread power 
manufactured by the Vermont Farm 
Machine Co.; separated the milk of from 
30 to 45 cows during this time. I have 
separated as high as 400 and 500 pounds 
at one run; as I have enlarged my herd 
so much, milking at the present time 
about 65 cows, I found it too much for 
a sheep, and use a steam power, but for 
a herd of 10 to 30 cows I know of noth¬ 
ing more practical than the sheep power. 
Vermont. a. a. dunklee. 
We use a power made by the St 
Albans Foundry Co. We prefer the 
power to run a cream separator with 
a large pulley and belt, rather than 
with the crank, as it gives a stead¬ 
ier motion. A sheep or dog weigh¬ 
ing about 150 pounds is very good 
to run the power. We consider the 
power is a very profitable investment, 
as it saves one man’s time in turn¬ 
ing the handle, especially if a man milks 
10 or more cows, but for a smaller num¬ 
ber he must be his own judge, as often 
with only a small amount of milk a man 
can turn it through by hand in five to 
10 minutes, and in this case he would 
not need a power badly. The sheep like 
the work very much. At first, when uie 
sheep is introduced to the power, he 
may not take to it kindly, but a little 
urging and a little feed placed at the 
head end of the power will soon make 
it a pleasure for him, and as soon as he 
sees or hears the milk pails he gets 
anxious to work in the power. You can 
also use the power for churning. 
Wisconsin. e. thorbus & son. 
DAIRY AND FARM NOTES. 
Keeping Down Weeds. —Our town 
correspondent for a leading county 
paper says in a recent issue: “The dan¬ 
delion is destined to outroot all grasses 
in this country. Many meadows are 
completely carpeted with the yellow 
blossoms.” The truth of the above is 
apparent as one rides through the coun- 
try, and yet there is really no necessity 
for such a statement. A rotation of 
crops is a positive cure. Our meadows, 
with the single exception of a small 
piece not easily plowed, are free from 
this weed. With the above exception 
not a single acre has been mowed twice. 
The coming haying will make twice on 
one-half. The other half is last year’s 
seeding. I am satisfied that northern 
New York has no other remedy for 
weeds, and I believe the statement can 
be made general. Annual top-dressing 
with stable manure offers the only sub¬ 
stitute. Weeds will be kept under par¬ 
tial subjection, but at a loss. Top-dress¬ 
ing does not permit of gaining plant 
growth from potential plant food. The 
soil is not stirred; does not come in con¬ 
tact with the air; does not have the 
benefit of decayed vegetable matter due 
to the rotting of a good thick sod. In 
other words, growing grass upon a per¬ 
manent meadow by continual manuring 
may be compared to keeping stock upon 
purchased food. The food in both cases 
must be more largely supplied from out¬ 
side sources, and that is not all; when 
drought comes the grass-dependent 
farmer suffers. To be sure, more labor 
is required in case of a rotation, and 
more horse power. Soil conditions and 
individual likes must have an influence, 
and decide between these two systems. 
My observation warrants the conclusion 
that where the second method is at¬ 
tempted lack of manure, lack of bedding 
as an absorbent, and all that follows, 
soon mean less top-dressing and more 
weeds. Some natural grass lands, river 
bottoms and the like are exempt from 
this rule; otherwise rotation of crops on 
eastern farms is our only safe method. 
A Suggestive Reflection. —What is 
your standard? Do you say a word of 
praise when an employee does well for 
you, or do you accept the best effort as 
a standard, and condemn ordinary or 
every-day service? I have never seen a 
human being so devoid of pride, or 
sometimes vanity, that he was immune 
to praise if rightly said. A letter re¬ 
cently received from an experiment sta¬ 
tion in New South Wales asking for 
more complete information upon ques¬ 
tions discussed in The R. N.-Y., evi¬ 
denced two things, that The R. N.-Y. is 
read around the globe and that farmers 
everywhere are seeking information. 
These things are stimulating, and show 
the urgent need of up-to-date knowledge 
if we wish to succeed. 
Feeding Roughage. —I wonder wheth¬ 
er we appreciate the demand from grow¬ 
ing animals for bulky food to keep the 
stomach distended? Whey feeding illus¬ 
trates the point to an extreme; 100 
pounds contain only about seven pounds 
of solids. The animal therefore must 
drink and void 93 pounds of water to get 
the seven pounds dry matter. While 
not an ideal food, the growth obtained 
serves to show a demand for bulk. 
Working animals are an exception, and 
we might offer the other extreme as 
best. H. E. COOK. 
Stopping a Sucking Cow. 
I have a cow that sucks herself, and I 
have tried a good many ways of keeping 
her from doing it, but with very little suc¬ 
cess. What do you advise? p. m. 
Grand Rapids, Mich. 
Take a piece of one-half-inch bass¬ 
wood six inches long and four inches 
wide cut into the shape shown in Fig. 
180. Put this in her nose. If this does 
not stop her put sharp nails in as indi¬ 
cated by dots. If she is cute enough to 
milk herself with the nails in then put 
on a halter and a surcingle; fasten a 
stiff hardwood stick on each side from 
halter to surcingle, placing the sur¬ 
cingle of course just back of fore legs. 
If she is so determined to suck herself 
that she will throw herself with this 
harness, I should feed her abundantly 
upon fat-forming foods and visit the 
butcher. h. e. cook. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you will get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See our guarantee8th page. 
Breeders’ Directory 
RE8ISTERED Jersey Bull CALVES 
from Ida Stoke Pogls and Golden Lad at fair prices. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St, Pittsburg, Pa. 
fMIEDIICEV Dill I C For Sale, Nos. Kofifl, 
lUCIfnOCI DULLO 0933. 7470, dropped 
July 1899. July 1900, April 1901. 
J. H. HUNTER, Valley Falls, N. Y. 
A 
by 
Foundation Herd of 10 or 20 young registered 
HOLSTEIN COWS is offered at a special price 
DELLHUR 8 T FARM, Mentor, Ohio. 
Cfir Qolfl -PURBBBBI) HOL8TEIN-FRIB8IAN8. 
rUI wulo Bargains in BULL CALVES at the pres¬ 
ent time. Also BERKSHIRE SWINE and 8 COTCH 
COLLIE PUPS. W. W. CfiENEY, Manlius, N.Y. 
Wanted—Holstein-Friesians. 
Heifers (Calves or Yearlings). Must be first- 
class and registered. 
For Sale—Chester White Pigs. 
Four weeks old. from registered stock. 
T. M. RATION, Beaver Meadow Farm, West. N.Y 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES 
hog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STO'K FARM. Rochester, Mich 
Ie£. P. Chinas, Bcrkshircs and C. Whites. 
Choice Pigs. 8 weeks old. mated not 
akn. Bred Sows and Service Boars. 
POULTRY. Write for hard times 
prices and free circular. 
HAMILTON & CO., Rosenvick, Chester Co., Pa. 
AUGUR A GOATS pr 
Low prices. Large olr. E. W 
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Cole & Co., Kenton, O 
Pnllih Dyino— 8 P B y ed Females. Circulars. 8 ILAS 
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n A -iL 4* | on HENS and CHICKS 
ueain 10 lice page boom free. 
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V POULTRY PROFITS; making hens lay:getting 
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curing diseases; many valuable pointers sent 
free with name of nearest agent for Lee’s Lice 
Killer, the great insecticide. Ask for new 
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= NO SPAVINS = 
The worst possible spavin can be cured In 
45 minutes. Ringbones, Curbs and Splints 
just as quick. Not painful and never ha# 
failed. Detailed information abont this 
new method sent free to horse owners. 
Write today. Ask for pamphlet No. 88 
Fleming Bros., Chemists, Union Stock Yds., Chicago. 
THE CHAIN-HANGING 
Cattle Stanchion 
The most practical and humane Fastener ever In¬ 
vented. Gives perfect freedom of the head. 1 llustrated 
Circular and Price free on application. Manufactured 
by O. H. ROBERTSON, Forestville, Conn. 
The BEST Cattld 
Fastening. 
SMITH’S TSelf- 
Adjnsting Swing 
Stanchion. The only 
Practical swing staa- 
Chton invented. Thoa 
sands In use Bluet d 
Circular free. 
GLENORA MFG. CO., 
Glenora, Yates County, 
NY lnfringementa 
will be prosecuted. 
Horse Owners! Use 
GOMBATJLT’S 
Caustic 
Balsam 
A Safe, Speedy, and Posltlre Cnru 
he safest, Best BLISTER ever used. Takes 
place of all linaments for mild or severe action, 
noves all Bunches or Blemishes from Horses 
Cattle, SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY 
l FI RING. Impossible to produce scar or blemish 
very bottle sold is warranted to give satisfaction 
ce 81.50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent 
5 xpress. charges paid, with full directions for 
use. Send for descriptive circulars. 
K LAWRENCE-WILLI AMS CO.. Cleveland. O. 
Newttn’a Helve, Cough, Dis¬ 
temper and Indigestion Cure* 
A veterinary speoiflo for wind, 
throat and stomach troubles. 
Strong recommends. ti per 
can. Dealers, mail or Ex.paid. 
Jiswton Horse Remedy Co. 
( „ ) Toledo. Ohio. 
riu Ifilla. Kills lice. Insects and 
oianaara riy Miier tieas.protectscowsfrom 
• - * the torture 
of flies in 
pasture 
whilemilk¬ 
ing; will 
give 20 p c. 
more milk. 
Harmless 
to man and 
beast. Evenly 
applied with our 
. eclal Sprayer Calves 
and young stock will 
tnuve. Prevents disease 
abortion, which is causeduy a germ prorogated 
unsanitary conditions For 81 we will send to 
address a Sprayer and enough Fly Killer disin- 
antto protect 150 cows. Agents wanted. 
spf 
\ 
CoW-FlV 
KILLER. 
Cait»a *a, t* 
one* ** (»*« • <i| al 
v#t, thereafter talc* 
or three time# a week 
f h« KHier can alia be 
•Ml to advantage on 
noraot. and lor killing 
Intacta in tN garden 
LEGGETT 4 8 N 0 TNI.il 
COW-FLY 
KILLER 
Quart, half-gallon and gal¬ 
lon cans. Gives satisfaction 
every time. Agents Wanted. 
LEGGETT & BROTHER, 
Manufacturers of the well- 
known Champion Dry 
Powder Duster 
301 Pearl St., New York. 
Shoo- Fly 'fllS 
THE 
ANIMALS' 
FRIEND 
Half oent’i 
■worth save* 
2 quarta 
milk and 
much flesh. 
Cures sores, hoof ail¬ 
ments, etc. Shoo-Fly is the original 
stock protector used by same dairy me 
— since 1885. Thousands have duplicated iu 
to 50 gallons seven consecutive years. Beware 
ast. of imitations that last only a few hours and 
pour dealer does not keep Shoo-Fly send us 
t improved double tube sprayer and enough Shoo-* IJ w 
ct 100 cows, or 25c for liquid. . 
iart FREE to those naming Imitation they have used# 
iromisiug to pay express. To these will send Sprayer lor ooc. 
IUGQLEUM effectual SHEEP DIP 
all Lice, Ticks. Cures Scab, Mange, *orei. The best 
n disinfectant. Prevents contagious abortion. rricefi.«F 
Add from 20 tolOO gals, water. Cattle dipped or sprayed m 
solemn (1 to 30) will be free of ticks and pass the quarantine. 
10-FLY MFG. CO. 1005 Fairmount Ave. t Phila.,Pa. 
Experience has proven Shoo-Fly to bo G. K.— EDITOR • 
