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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
June 17. 
Live Stockand Dairy 
THE CRIBBING HORSE. 
What can he done to prevent a horse from 
gnawing his manger and the woodwork of 
his stall? 
Yes, we have had such a horse, had him 
often, and never had a poor or mean 
one, and never let the fault stand in 
the way of purchase. In fact, they have 
all proved superior workers. I got the 
first one unwittingly, a big brown stallion 
from the South, fat and rugged, but an 
inveterate cribber. I experimented with 
everything advised, from soap to red pep¬ 
per, straps on neck, sheepskin and zinc on 
manger, till plowing and fresh dirt beat 
them all; just let him eat what he 
pleased. It seemed to cool the stomach 
and check the desire. I have known town 
horses checked in the habit by putting 
turfs jn the manger. One dealer in this 
vicinity puts up a stock of turf to be used 
in case he gets caught or sees a chance 
to buy one at a discount. One that he 
treated that way was used for two years 
on an oat and hay ration before showing 
any signs of cribbing; then the habit 
returned. For temporary relief we rub 
the upper gum with laudanum, but it is 
not a cure, simply keeps them quiet while 
it lasts. Leave nostrums alone; they are 
no good. The habit is not confined to any 
particular stage of life, having known one 
colt that began at two hours of age, while 
some did not till 18 or 20 years old, but 
it seems to be as a rule confined to the 
male. Seldom, though rarely, does a mare 
crib. Can anyone give the reason? 
Litchfield Co., Conn. g. l. g. 
she ate more it was simply stored up until 
the crop dragged upon the ground. She 
did not amount to much, but as an exper¬ 
iment I plucked the feathers over the crop, 
and with a pair of sharp-pointed scissors 
cut the skin about one inch long, then dis¬ 
sected it back a quarter of an inch each 
side and opened the crop, found the straw 
and removed it, after which the crop was 
sutured with catgut and later the skin was 
sutured in the same manner. I think that 
were I to do it over now I would use silk 
for the outside sutures. She recovered 
nicely, and has since cut straw out of her 
regular diet. 1 supposed at the time that 
great care would have to be exercised in 
getting the edges of the crop together, but 
since that time S. P. Bulkley, of this city, 
had a valuable cockerel get a piece torn 
from the front of his crop, and before he 
knew it a large part of the front of the 
crop had sloughed away. He was so anx¬ 
ious to save the bird that we cut away the 
dead tissue and sutured the edge of the 
crop to the skin and then sutured the skin. 
The bird made a rapid and permanent re-> 
covery. I would scarcely dare tell this to 
strangers if several other people had not 
seen it. The bird has been shown and 
won a number of prizes since the accident. 
I examined a hen, after death from the 
hatchet, several years ago for a neighbor, 
that had been much as described above, 
and found several hard tumors on the 
oesophagus and just below the lower open¬ 
ing to the crop; if that condition exists 
the ax will be the only remedy. 
Cortland Co., N. Y. ellis m. santee. 
Cribbing or gnawing and biting the 
manger is caused by indigestion, being im¬ 
properly stabled, and from not being sup¬ 
plied with salt. If the horse is placed in 
a properly lighted and ventilated stable, 
and supplied regularly with plenty of salt, 
treated kindly and given exercise and 
change of ration frequently, he will not 
gnaw his manger. If from long neglect 
or other causes lie has developed into a 
wind sucker, there is no cure. He can 
be prevented from indulging in this, how¬ 
ever, by putting a small strap around his 
throat about where the throat-latch comes 
and drawing it tight, but he will return 
to the habit as soon as the strap is re¬ 
moved. A surly owner or groom is the 
cause of many of the vices in horses. Left 
to himself in a lonely stall he pines for 
company. The coming of his master or 
the one who cares for him is hailed with 
delight, but too often his manifestations 
of pleasure are met with a blow, kick or 
oath. He learns to fear the coming of 
man, becomes ugly and dangerous. No 
animal responds to kind treatment in so 
marked a degree as the horse. B. 
Indiana. _ 
SURGERY FOR FOWLS. 
In dressing a roaster recently I found be¬ 
tween the outer and inner lining of the giz¬ 
zard two worms about one inch long, and 
about as thick as thread. Just where they 
were was a dark red spot, and the skin 
seemed to be decaying. The bird seemed 
to be healthy, only that the comb would 
sometimes be blue. I have also a hen among 
the flock that reminds me of some flamingoes 
when she tries to swallow, and her crop 
seems to be always so full that it is nearly 
touching the ground. I have fed some poul¬ 
try powders, and that has done her good, 
yet not cured her from twisting her neck. 
She seems to be trying to dislodge something 
in the stomach. I should be very thankful 
if anyone could tell me what is the matter 
and some way of curing that. l. m. r. 
If this hen be a valuable one it might 
pay to open the crop transversely across 
the upper margin, and see if the trouble be 
due to an abnormal growth, or to some 
indigestible substance that she has swal¬ 
lowed. I had a hen of that kind that had 
swallowed a lot of straw from the litter, 
and it had become wadded up and wedged 
into the lower opening of the crop so as 
to shut off anything leaving the crop; as 
RAISING A CALF. 
As a general thing, we start our calves on 
a stepmother, after taking them from the 
dam, and usually let. them stay on the step¬ 
mother until they are about two months old; 
then we put them on new milk for a few 
days, gradually adding a small quantity of 
skim-milk until we get them accustomed to 
it, then use wheat middlings and a small 
amount of oil cake meal, commencing grad¬ 
ually and increasing as they grow older, 
until they are about three months old, grad¬ 
ually decreasing the milk, adding a certain 
per cent of water, till by degrees they get 
accustomed to their rations of middlings and 
oil cake and water. We very seldom have 
any tendency to scours by this treatment. 
West Chester, Pa. edward Walter, 
USE OF THE BABCOCK TESTER 
There is no Babcock tester used near here 
now. The cheese factory that I used to take 
my milk to thought of testing, but some 
kicked and it was not used. One other fac¬ 
tory put it in but it gave so much dis¬ 
satisfaction that it was thrown aside. I 
have never used it; have thought I would, 
but so much said against it I have not used 
it I judge a cow by her cream; if real 
thick, I keep her, but if not some one else will 
milk her or she goes to the butcher. I know 
of one factory that uses the tester that has 
been the means of having less cows but a 
great deal better ones. f. l. b. 
Fulton, N. Y. 
There is practically no butter made in this 
section of northern New York, all cheese 
and milk shipping, and here, I am sorry to 
say, anything above standard has no value. 
It is my observation in butter sections, or 
where milk is valued by its fat content, that 
farmers are using the hand tester more than 
formerly; at least it would so appear as 
judged 'from institute work. There may be 
less inquiry because the novelty has gone, 
and the machine and its work is staple and 
standard. It will have value if the milk is 
weighed daily and tested, say semi-monthly 
or once a month, and then acted, upon. 
Testing alone without the weight is a waste 
of time. h. e. c. 
About three-fourths of the farmers in 
my section are making butter, but I am sorry 
to say, not one of them uses a tester of any 
kind. This of course leaves them working 
in the dark. I, for my part, would not 
make butter without a Babcock tester. By 
using the same I can learn my cows and 
on what kind of feed they produce the most 
butter. In a general way, I would advise 
a four-bottle tester. If farmers would real¬ 
ize the value of a tester, they would miss 
a good time now and then in order to pay 
the price of it. A farmer without a tester 
is like a sailor on high sea without a com¬ 
pass. What has been said about the tester 
came from a manufacturing standpoint in 
order to make sales; the farmers have not 
given up the idea, because they never had it. 
They are in a rut and will remain until ex¬ 
perience teaches them otherwise. I feel as 
if I could not say too much on this matter. 
Gates, N. Y. j. j. w. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 8. 
ABSORBING 
Will reduce inflamed, swollen Joints, 
Bruises, Soft Bunches, cure Boils, 
Fistula, or any unhealthy sore 
quickly; pleasant to use; does not 
blister under bandage or re¬ 
move the hair, and you can 
work the horse. ^ 2.00 per bot¬ 
tle delivered. Book 8-B free. 
ABSORBINE, JR., formankind, 
^$..°0 per Bottle. Cures Varicose 
" Veins, Strains, Bruises, Etc. Mfd. 
“SAVE-THE-HORSE” 
Registered Trade Mark 
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Write us before you fire or blister. 
You will then appreciate why our 
written guarantee is a legal, absolutely 
binding contract to protect you. 
“Save-the-Horse” permanently 
cures Spavin, Ringbone (except low 
Ringbone), Curb. Thoroughpin, Splint, 
Shoe Boil, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons 
and all Lameness without scar or loss of 
hair. Horse may work as usual. 
dtC.OO per bottle with written guarantee, 
V Setnt for copy, eleo booklet and ecoree ol 
letters on every kind of case and lanienesa. De¬ 
scribe yonr own case. 
At all drugglet* and dealera or express paid. 
Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N.Y 
SI.00 per Box, by Mail, 
S P AVI IN OF cr 
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Spavin, Ringbone, Grease 
Heel, Sweeney, Windgall, 
Enlargements. Curb,Galls, 
Sores. Pollevii, Scratches, 
ShoeBoils.&c.Removes un¬ 
natural growths and lame¬ 
ness, leaving flesh smooth 
and clean. Testimonials. 
CHURCH BROL, AFTON, N.T. 
For Horses and Cattle. 
THE SWINGING STEEL STANCHION 
KEEPS COWS CLEAN. 
Cheapest, Strongest and Best. The 
only Stanchion having guide to protect loose 
arm when open and insure its coming into 
place and locking. Sold at wholesale in 
unoccupied territory. Write to-day. 
E. K. & H. J. AVeleher, Newark, N.Y. 
After all other Liniments, then 
buy Pratts. It never fails. 
Made by Pratt Food Co., Phila. Over 30 years old. 
H O MORE BLIND HORSES.—For Specific Oph¬ 
thalmia, Moon Blindness,and other Soie Eyes, 
BARRY GO., Iowa City,Iowa, have a sure cure. 
FOR SALE 
MALE AND FE- 
. __ MALE ELK at 
The Michigan School for the Deaf. Flint, Michigan. 
REGISTERED ANGORA GOATS.— Pairs 01 
trios. Write for prices and information. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM, Cincinnatus, N. Y. 
0.1.C 
prices. 
Cloverdale Herd. 
1 all ages. Fifty Spring Pigs, 5 
H. L. BEADLE, Valley Fall 
Recorded Stock, 
Pigs. Write for 
s, N. Y. 
0.1. c. 
Swine and Guernseys. Prices reason¬ 
able. Van DorenBros., Lysander, N.Y, 
0.1. c. 
SPRING PIGS, Gilts and Service 
Boars. Best strains bred from 
Registered Stock, pairs not akin. 
Prices reasonable. S. T. Witmer, Union Deposit, Pa. 
O. I. O. Pigs 
Registered Stock. March and April farrow. Prolific 
Strains, Mated not akin. Prices low. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pharsalia, N. Y. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES 8”32X 
hog. Pigs of all ages from Imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester, Mlcb 
LARGE IMPROVED YORKSHIRES 
The best Hog; White, Easy Fattening, Prolific. 
Young Stock, Both Sexes, ISA up. 
E. E. STEVENS, Madison, R. F. D., Lake Co., Ohio. 
A fine lot of 7 Aug. and s e pt. Boars, 
and some fine July and Aug.Farrowed Sows, just right 
to breed for early fall litters. Write me and state just 
what you want. J. E. Watson, Prop., Marbledale, Ct. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshircs and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. Ser 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money if not satisfactory. Reg. 
Holsteins. Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
in Calf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Descriptive circular 
showing pedigrees of breeding stock, and priee-list 
on application. Pigs, pairs and trios not related. 
WIL.L.OTJG-HBY FARM, Gettysburg-, Pa. 
F OR SALE. Pure Wood Cheshire Pigs from prize 
winning sow at Syracuse State Fair, four weeks 
old. Price $4 each. Decker Chaffee, Liberty, N. Y. 
L arge English berkshires- 
Males and females, of choicest breeding—for sale 
reasonable. NUTWOOD FARMS, 
R. F. D. No. 4, Syracuse, New York. 
R egist’d Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln, Shropshire, Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch 
Collie Dogs and a variety of 
Poultry. Come see my 
stock and make your own 
selections. Send 2c. stamp 
Fancy of Eureka 130891 f or New Catalogue. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Penna. 
GEBNEY FARM 
L. E. ORTIZ, General Manager 
HIGHEST GLASS JERSEYS 
GOLDEN STREAMER 65000 
Son of Forfarshire out of Golden Stream 8th, 
born Feb. 22,1901, and considered the best Jersey buli 
that ever crossed the Atlantic as a two-year old. 
A few choice Bull Calves for sale by GOLDEN 
STREAMER and GOLDEN FERN’S LAD out of im¬ 
ported COWS. 
Specialty—Y oung Bulls and Heifers, all ages. 
Also Imp. CHESTER WHITES and BERKSHIRE 
PIGS. Standard-Bred BLACK M1NORCAS and 
WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
VfT Correspondence solicited. 
GEDNEY FARM, White Plains, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN GULL 
FOR IMMEDIATE USE 
"FR1CKASON,” Born Feb. 13,1904. A fine individual, 
nicely marked, two-thirds black, well grown. Sire, 
“Mutual Friend 3ds Paul,’’ a son of "Paul DeKol” and 
"Mutual Friend 3d.” 22.13.3. Dam made 13.2 at three 
years. Her Sire has 3 A. R. O. daughters. 
Oakland Farm. T.A.Mitchell,'Weedsport,N.Y. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
are bred for large Production, Good Size, Strong 
Constitution, Best individuality. 
If these are the kind you want write or come to see 
them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you.' 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Neshanic, N. J 
Holsfein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A. R. O. Dams, and by such sires as 
Beryl WayneB Paul DeKol and Sir Korndyke Manor 
DeKol. We will make attractive prices on these 
youngsters as they must be disposed of to make room 
for our crop of Winter Calves. Write for prices on 
anything needed in Holsteln-Friesians. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton, Ulster Co.. N. V. 
HOLSTEIN BULLS 
from 3 to 18 months old. A 
few choice young Cows; 
Improved Chester Whites of all ages. Prices right. 
CHARLES K. RECORD, Peterboro, N.Y- 
BRILL FARM. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Home of Lprd Netherland DeKol. Great sire 
of high testing butter cows Stock and prices right. 
E. C. BRILL, Poughquag, N. Y. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
Headed by the two greatest Service Built in the 
world. Is the largest herd in the world. 
Offers special bargains in 
SERVICE BULLS 
Cows, Heifers and Calves. You can get anything you 
want at Star Farm. Circulars sent on application. 
Horace L. Bronson,Dept. D, Cortland, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN - FRIESIAN BULLS 
READY FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE 
FOR SALE CHEAP 
Count Oatka Corona Spofford, No. 36117; born Feb. 
24, 1904; Dam, Oatka Princess 2d, No. 55848. 
Corona Spofford Netherland, No. 36122; born May 22, 
1904. Dam, Salzell Netherland 2d, No. 58254. 
All sired by Corona Spofford Pietertje, No. 30160. 
Above animals are perfectly marked, weigh between 
700 and 800 pounds; are from best cows in herd of 
over 40 head; guaranteed perfect in every particular. 
Will sell at farmers’ prices. Inquire P. B. McLennan, 
Syracuse, N. Y., or R. DeForest Dorchester, Manager 
McLennan Stock Farm, Ischua, N. Y. 
Pure Bred Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
From Registered and Record stock. ALFALFA 
SOIL from lots that have raised alfalfa for the past 
five years. Prices moderate. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
WHITE SER!NOS EARM 
GUERNSEY HERD 
Headed by PETER THE GREAT OF PAXTANG 
No. 6346 and BLUE BLOOD, No. 6310. 
Such Cows as Imp. Deanie 7th, 503.9 lbs. of butter 
in one year. Sheet Anchor's Lassie, 476.3 lbs of 
butter in one year, Azalia of Fiorham, 400 lbs. of 
butter in one year, Lucretia 3d, 508.4 lbs. of butter 
in one year, etc., etc. 
The herd numbers about forty carefully selected 
animals Registered and tuberculin-tested. Breeding 
stock for sale at all times, including the choicest of 
heifer and bull calves of all ages. The winnings at 
the New York State Fair for 1904 comprised 13 first 
ami second prizes and one championship out 
of 17 entries. Prices very reasonable. For further 
information and catalogue, address, 
ALFRED G. LEWIS, Geneva, N. Y. 
Please mention Rueal New-Yorker in writing. 
Note. 20 choice two year old heifers for sale at 
from $150 to $300, also several mature bulls. 
„ YOUCAN’T afford a grade 
when 1 will sell you a registered JERSEY BULL, 
best dairy stock; ready for service: at farmer’s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg. Pa. 
R EGISTERED JERSEYS—4Heifers, 2 to 14 mos.; 7 
Bulls, 4 to 8 mos. old, St, Lambert Strain. “Sire 
a Pure St. Lambert.” J. Aldus Herr, Lancaster, Pa. 
Western Horsesl Mules 
Our sales will begin about July i of 
Western Horses and Mules. Most 
of them will be two to four year olds 
and unbranded. If you want 
Money Makers 
send us your address. We will keep 
you posted as to our sales. 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, Lexington, Ky- 
