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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
December 30 
Live Stock and Dairy 
A SHORT SHEEP TALK. 
In a recent issue IT. T. Johnson, of Ver¬ 
mont, compares 100 sheep with 10 cows. I 
would like Mr. Johnson to tell us what kind 
of pasture would be best for sheep. I 
have land that will grow good Timothy 
and clover. What kind of pasture does 
Mr. Johnson have? Is it wild grass or 
tame? r>. f. j. 
Idaho. 
There are no better grasses for sheep 
than Timothy and clover, either in the 
form of pasture, or cured into hay; but 
for a permanent pasture I would advise 
the sowing of some longer-lived grasses, 
such as Red-top, Kentucky Blue grass, 
Red fescue, or Perennial rye, in connec- 
' tion with Timothy and clover, as they 
will shortly die out. On some soils rye 
makes a very good pasture. It is ad¬ 
visable so to stock the pasture with 
sheep that none of the grasses will grow 
too coarse. On the other hand, over¬ 
stocking injures the pastures, as sheep 
are very close croppers, and will gnaw 
close into the roots. Frequent change 
from one pasture to another is advisable 
where possible. Sheep should have salt 
at least once a week the year through. 
Some men have it so arranged that they 
can get at it at all times. 
While I do not advise it, it is possible 
to keep sheep in a pasture without 
water, as they get moisture from the 
dew and succulent feeds. From neces¬ 
sity my own sheep are pastured in a dry 
pasture. I should advise D. F. J.to send to 
the United States Department of Agri¬ 
culture, Washington, D. C., for Farmer’s 
Bulletin No. 49 (Sheep Feeding); also 
No. 66 (Meadows and Pastures), which 
will answer his question very fully. 
Conditions of soil and climate vary so 
much that it is difficult to advise. 
Vermont. h. t. Johnson. 
able for. We are glad to see you take 
these questions up, and give them pub¬ 
licity. Dorsets have enough special 
traits to make them a profitable and 
pleasurable breed to handle, and need no 
exaggeration to be attractive. 
TRANQUILLITY FARMS. 
contain but two pounds of dry matter, or 
only about one-tenth part of a cow’s nor¬ 
mal ration. I should think that it would 
be safe to increase it to a fifth part. 
Pomace is hardly as rich as average en¬ 
silage in protein, and I should imagine 
that a relatively concentrated grain ra¬ 
tion containing more or less of cotton 
seed, linseed, gluten, bran, middlings, 
etc., would be advisable. 
JOSEPH L. HILLS. 
Vermont Exp. Station. 
ARE DORSET SHEEP “DOG-PROOF"? 
In our opinion there is no breed of 
sheep absolutely dog-proof against a 
confirmed sheep-killing dog; neither 
have we ever made the claim for Dor- 
sets. But many years’ keeping of Dor- 
sets in a dog-infested district, has 
proved to us that they are less liable to 
attack from dogs than other breeds, and 
also better able to protect themselves 
when attacked. We attribute this com¬ 
parative exemption to their temerity m 
the presence of dogs. They seldom, if 
ever, start out and run at sight of a dog, 
and in consequence are seldom worried. 
Every farmer knows that it is the sheep 
running away that prompts most dogs to 
give chase, and worry them. Doubtless 
this temerity is instinctive, and due to 
the possession of horns as a means of 
defence. 
We never saw a battle between a dog 
out for blood and a Dorset, but we have 
often seen Dorset rams, and ewes with 
lamb, turn and drive away the ordinary 
cur wandering around in their vicinity. 
When they hit a dog the horns hurt, and 
generally convince him that he has busi¬ 
ness in other places that needs imme¬ 
diate attention. Dorsets do not fight 
among themselves more than other 
breeds. We have never had a ram killed 
by fighting, while with hornless breeds 
we have occasionally had them fight un¬ 
til one was killed. Of course, if strange 
Dorset rams are put together during 
mating season, tney will fight; however, 
their horns are a great protection to the 
head, and break the force of blow in con¬ 
tact, preventing the breaking of the 
neck, which is the way rams generally 
kill one another. The breed, when in¬ 
troduced here, was much heralded, and 
many claims made for it that the facts 
would not warrant. Such a course is 
only injurious in the end. We have al¬ 
ways stated frankly to our customers 
just what the breed was specially valu- 
CRUELTY TO LIVE STOCK. 
In the issue of December 9, page 861, you 
say that the live poultry have a hard 
time. I should say they do. Is there not 
a. society in New York to look after such 
inhuman practices? How any person can 
inflict such torture on any living thing is 
more than I can see. Just think for one 
moment what must be the feelings of these 
poor birds, crowded in such quarters, 
crowded even unto death! Now, I hope 
you will begin war on these shippers. The 
fraudulent commission man is a gentle¬ 
man when compared with these brutes. 
Lewiston, Me. h. l. 
Those who are constantly handling 
live creatures intended for slaughter 
often become shamefully cruel and 
thoughtless of the feelings of these crea¬ 
tures, even though they may not be 
otherwise hard-hearted. Calves get a 
double dose of this rough treatment. 
The little bossy, which the farmer's 
children petted for the last time this 
morning, and perhaps said good-bye co 
with tears of genuine grief as the wagon 
left the yard, soon finds that he is in a 
cold world. The calf buyer’s man at the 
railroad station slings him into the cat¬ 
tle pen as though he was a bag of 
sawdust. Then the live-stock train 
comes along, and the brakemen drive 
him and his unfortunate companions on 
board, emphasizing their brutal yells 
with kicks and prods with sharp sticks. 
By the time the animal reaches the 
butcher he must have a good many sore 
places. All of these handlers say by ac¬ 
tions, if not in words: “You are going to 
be killed, you poor, miserable calf, and 
we are doing our best to get you used to 
it.” __ 
APPLE POMACE FOR STOCK. 
In Illinois.—I have fed apple pomace 
to all kinds of farm stock for many 
years, but not systematically, nor with 
regularity enough to be able to give you 
any exact results. We do not use en¬ 
silage, or roots to any great extent, so 
can give no comparison. I believe it to 
be a good feed as a relish, better than 
apples (sour), as there is just juice 
enough left in the pomace to make it 
palatable, and not enough to set their 
teeth on edge. To cattle and sheep we 
usually feed from the wagon, trying to 
regulate or limit the quantity. It fer¬ 
ments quickly, and of course should not 
be fed while fermenting, but I have 
noticed that when put in large 
piles, cattle and sheep relish it in 
the Winter and Spring. I imagine 
that it is rather hard to keep it as 
ensilage, but believe that it would be 
valuable, if kept successfully. I use dry 
cut fodder considerably, and mean to try 
the experiment of mixing with pomace 
some time. If pomace could only be 
kept, it would, in my opinion, be a valu¬ 
able Winter feed for all kinds of stock, 
and all are fond of it. l. r. bryant. 
Illinois. 
A Vermont Silo.— About 10 years ago 
this Station fed apple pomace to cows. 
The ration contained wheat bran, cot¬ 
ton seed, gluten, corn meal, hay and 
pomace. The pomace was ensilaged; it 
was relished by the cows, and, on the 
whole, appeared to have a feeding value 
about equal to that of good corn en¬ 
silage. We fed 10 pounds a day with en¬ 
tire safety, feeding it not alone, but with 
the ensilage. I think that it would be 
safe to feed a larger proportion than 10 
pounds. The pomace ensilage fed by us 
contained only about 20 per cent of dry 
matter, Ten pounds, therefore, would 
A Boston firm recently bought 750,000 
pounds of wool in one purchase at San 
Angelo, Tex., paying 14 cents a pound for it. 
Several thousands of native hides re¬ 
cently sold in Chicago for 12% to 14 cent3 
a pound. Hides are short, and there is a 
great demand for leather belting. 
Milk and Veals.— This section of the 
country is all milk; I do not think that the 
calf law make any difference, only to the 
farmers, as they do not get so much for 
their calves. They are either shipped alive 
or sold to Jerseymen. I think it would be 
better for the calves and farmers, too, if 
they were killed and shipped as they used 
to be. s. a. f. 
Washingtonville, N. Y. 
Dellhurst birds won about 20 prizes at 
the fine Philadelphia poultry show held 
during Thanksgiving week. Among the 
prizes won were first and second on Single 
Comb White Leghorn cocks, first and sec¬ 
ond hen, first and third cockerel and first 
breeding pen, together with a special prize 
of a silver loving cup for the best White 
P. Rock exhibit. On Buff Leghorns, first 
on cock, second and third cockerel and sec¬ 
ond on breeding pen. Most of your readers 
are aware that Dellhurst has a fine herd 
of registered Holsteins, but it may be news 
to them that we have nearly 1,000 pure¬ 
bred fowls of the above varieties, and 
show-room results indicate the quality. 
Mentor, O. h. b. van ci.eve. 
Is a standard and tested remedy for all 
those ailments to which horse flesh is 
heir. Colic, Distemper, Epizootic, 
Pink Eye, Pneumonia, Founder, etc., 
all yield readily to its treatment. A 
Sure Cure for Thrush. Curbs, Splints, 
etc., promptly killed and cured. It 
does not change the hair or leave a scar. 
Used and endorsed 
by the Adams 
Express Company. 
It should be kept 
in every stable, for 
prompt application 
may save a blemish 
on your horse. That may save 850 on 
his selling price. 
For sole at all druggists or sent direct 
on receipt of price—50c. Sample of either 
Elixir for 6c in stamps to pay postage. Splen¬ 
did 100-page book, “Veterinary Experi¬ 
ence” mailed free. 
DR. S. A. TUTTLE, Sole Proprietor, 
80 Beverly Street, Boston, Mas*. 
Beware of all so-called Elixirs, none genuine but Tuttles. 
pBoirse Ailments 
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The Brood Mare. The condition of the 
mare determines the health of the colt. Do 
not look for a vigorous foal from an improperly 
fed dam. She must have sustaining food and 
plenty of it. Victor Corn and Oat Feed is rich 
in the necessary elements. It is properly bal¬ 
anced and does not heat the blood. It is kiln- 
dried and is the best feed for the brood mare. 
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nrp nWTnMPJK sa r they never before r®- 
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low prices as we are making to close our herd out. 
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Sale of Guernseys. 
Registered stock of all ages, from dams having un¬ 
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Some GOOD young 
JERSEY BULL CALVES 
FOB SALE at fair prices. No PLUGS nor nn 
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instances— G. W. LORD, Silver Lake, Maine, Oc¬ 
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Heavy milking cows, fine Heifers and richly-bred 
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