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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
June 24, 
Live Stockand Dairy 
SOME EXPERIMENTS IN FEEDING. 
Silage vs. Hay. — 1 recently had an op¬ 
portunity to make an exact comparison 
between silage and hay. For one dairy 
of 19 milkers I was buying a nice grade 
of mixed hay, costing $10 per ton, which 
lasted six days. Thus I had exact knowl¬ 
edge of quantity and cost; my next neigh¬ 
bor having more silage than he could feed 
offered to sell some to me at $2.50 per 
ton. It took 5,200 pounds to feed the 
same cows six days (no hay), thus ef¬ 
fecting a saving of $3.50. I expected an 
increase in the milk, but we only got about 
three quarts per day extra. That there 
was not more of an increase I attribute 
to three things: First, we were feeding 
liberally of malt sprouts, which in a meas¬ 
ure took the place of succulent feed. 
Second, after our own silage was gone 
there had been a tendency to shrink. Had 
we continued the hay feeding doubtless 
there would have been a further shrink¬ 
age. Third, the silage, though well pre¬ 
served, had been badly frozen before it 
was put in. As all other factors were the 
same, with everyday conditions, it is safe 
to say that 2 / pounds of silage will take 
the place of one pound of hay, with a sav¬ 
ins in favor of the silage of a little over 
three cents per day a cow; if good mixed 
hay is worth 50 cents per 100, silage is 
worth a trifle over 19 cents. 
Molasses as a Foon.—The past Win¬ 
ter I have heard much of the so-called 
“saccharine dairy feeds.” The names and 
analyses are as varied as the different 
samples, running from 12 to 22 per cent 
of protein; price from $22 to $25 per ton. 
The samples with the low protein content 
evidently had pretty poor material for 
a base. In one case I was quite certain 
it was ground cornstalks. The higher 
grades doubtless were brewers’ grains as 
a base. In most cases the results in feed¬ 
ing were good, much beyond what the 
analysis would lead one to expect. This 
led to a rather careful investigation, which 
demonstrated to me that the good results 
came from the easily digested molasses, 
and that in the few cases where the re¬ 
turns were not satisfactory the feeders 
were giving an insufficient quantity of 
protein, or with these were giving Tim¬ 
othy hay,' cornstalks and hominy or corn- 
meal. After consulting with one of the 
Experiment Station’s directors on the 
healthfulness of molasses, and being as¬ 
sured that it was both healthful and nu¬ 
tritious, and advised to feed it, in connec¬ 
tion with a food containing a high per 
cent of protein, I purchased dried brewers’ 
grains, 22 per cent protein, as a base or 
carrier, feeling I would prefer to know 
what I had, and not.caring to buy dried 
cornstalks, of which I had plenty, even if 
they were not ground; then purchased of 
the Lyons beet sugar factory molasses 
that cost me delivered, including the bar¬ 
rel, about 10 cents per gallon. I sub¬ 
stituted one quart per day per cow of this 
molasses for two pounds of wheat mid¬ 
dlings. The cost in each case was the 
same. We had been feeding two pounds 
of wheat middlings, two pounds of glu¬ 
ten feed and three pounds of malt sprouts 
on an average to a cow each day. When 
I began to feed the molasses my gluten 
was gone, and I could get no more at less 
than $27 per ton. This was fed in con¬ 
nection with what silage they would eat 
twice a day (very few ears on it), and 
a small mess of hay at noon. We now 
fed one quart molasses, three pounds malt 
sprouts and two pounds of dried brewers’ 
grains. Ordinarily, without the gluten, I 
should have expected a shrinkage of per¬ 
haps a quart per cow a day. As it was, 
we got an increase of 10 quarts from 20 
cows. This was fed to 42 cows, in two 
dairies, for six weeks. The cattle im¬ 
proved in appearance, and gained flesh. 
Their dropping were about the same con¬ 
sistency as in midsummer, always an indi¬ 
cation to me that they are getting a di¬ 
gestible food. I conclude that when mo¬ 
lasses does not cost over 1 % cent a 
pound in comparison with corn or wheat 
middlings at the same price, it is an eco¬ 
nomical feed. It is a safe and healthful 
feed, and very easily digested; with it 
should be fed something high in protein 
It would be still more valuable for fat¬ 
tening animals, cattle, hogs or sheep; we 
would better buy our molasses and make 
our own mixtures, than buy the prepared 
sugar foods. The cows soon become very 
fond of it. We would put the dried 
grains in a box, then thin the molasses 
with three times its bulk of hot water, 
and wet the grains with it; then mix it 
with the other feeds. 
EDWARD VAN ALSTYNE. 
CRIBBING HORSES . 
I had a blind horse that was a cribber, 
and I put wire around the manger, so I 
thought he could not get a good hold 
to crib; that is, I stretched the wire about 
2(4 inches above all around the manger; 
then I put sheep skin with long wool on 
to cushion the manger along the top where 
he would set his teeth, but still he would 
find somewhere solid enough to catch 
hold. Then I put a strap tight around 
his neck, but still he would crib. Then I 
traded him for a shotgun and lent my 
brother-in-law the shotgun with the un¬ 
derstanding not to return it till I called 
for it. I have not seen the gun since, 
some 20 years ago. About seven years 
ago I swapped for a fine-looking sorrel 
mare that was a genuine cribber. I 
buckled a strap tight around her neck, 
and as Tong as the strap was on she 
would not crib, but when I would take 
the strap off she would try to make up for 
lost time in cribbing. The strap was 
about two inches wide with several holes 
close together, so I could set the strap 
so it would let her breathe free. 
Pennsylvania. j. G. kapp. 
HORSE WITH BAD HABIT. 
I have a driving horse that has lately 
contracted the habit of lolling her tongue 
ivhile on the road. Can you give me a cure 
for this? L. r. 
The first thing to do is to try to locate 
the cause if possible, as it may be due to 
an Inflammation of the inner parts of the 
mouth from irritating foods, irregular teeth, 
or other troubles in the mouth, or from some 
partial paralysis. The treatment will de¬ 
pend much on the trouble; try to remove the 
cause. There is a bit made to keep the 
tongue in the mouth, but many times it. 
will not. There can be a leather fastened 
by one end to the bit and laid on the top 
of the tongue that will keep it in many 
times, and if this will not do the work a 
pocket can be attached to the bit and the 
tongue placed in it. m. d. william, d. v. s. 
Angora Goats. —We have just got through 
shearing, and a kid buck “Africano" we 
bought of Mrs. Armer, of Kingston, N. M., 
sheared seven pounds fleece, and he only 
weighed 32 pounds after shearing. He was 
the first-prize kid at St. Louis Exposition, 
and is just one year old to-day. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM. 
A Postponed Twin Calf. — I have a black 
grade cow who calved on Wednesday, May 
24, and last night (Sunday) we used her milk, 
which was perfectly good. The cow seemed 
quite well, but greatly to my surprise she 
had another calf this morning. May 29, that 
is, five days between the birth of the calves, 
which are both perfectly strong and healthy. 
Is it not a very unusual thing, and have 
you known many such cases before? 
Beamsville, Ont. a. e. f. 
FLOCK OF ANGORAS FOR SALE. 
Twenty-three head, including 10 Kids of this Spring. 
$250 takes the flock, if taken promptly. Address, 
^ B. H. L. S. CO., Fort Salonga, Long Island. N. Y. 
SWISS MILCH GOATS. 
My importer is sailing for Europe personally to select 
and.tiring over Saanen and Toggenburg Swiss Milch 
Goats. Prices, $35 to $40 yearlings: $25 kids under one 
year. Orders accepted now. ROBT. N. RIDDLE, 
Importer & Breeder, Swiss Milch Goats, Carteret,N.J 
1 
Free 
Veterinary 
Book. 
The proprietors of STEVENS* OINTMENT, 
the great English remedy, have just Issued their 
very handy book, “ Lameness in the Horse, Its 
Cause, Detection and Remedy," and have auth¬ 
orized us to send it absolutely free to all. Every 
horse owner should have a copy. For Splints, 
Spavins, Sore Shins, Curbs, Bad Tendons and all 
diseases of horses* legs Stevens’ Ointment is mar¬ 
velous. It is more powerful than firing yet leaves 
no blemish, and you don’t lay up the horse. None 
genuine without our written signature. 
Price, $t .00 per box, 
postpaid. 
r Sam Parmer, Nashville. Tenn., says: “Stev¬ 
ens' Ointment is the lest blister I have ever seen. 
You can apply struiigly ami not lay up the horse. 
It is the best thing forbad legs ever discovered." 
Be sure and send for above book at once. 
TUTTLE CLARK, 
Sole Agents for the United States, 
Detroit, Michigan. 
f DEATH TO HEAVES 
Guaranteed 
NEWTON’S Heave, Cough, Dis¬ 
temper and Indigestion Curs, 
A veterinary specific for wind, 
r ^.••j.throat and stomach troubles. 
’Vf*'* 1 Strong recommend « $1.00 per 
can. Dealers. Mail or Ex. paid. 
The Newton Remedy €o., 
Toledo, Ohio. 
Above tra-ie mark on every box. 
Cure For 
Galls 
While you work 
the horse. 
■t^BICKMORE’S 
Dealers selling it everywhere are authorized 
to refund money if it tails to cure all Galls, 
Scratches, Cracks, Wire Cuts, etc. The stand¬ 
ard horse remedy for many years. Sample 10c. 
BICKMORE GALL CURE C0„ Box 519, Old Town, Me. 
Western Horsesl Mules 
Our sales will begin about July 1 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 
posted as to our sales. 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, Lexington, Ky. 
Puts new life and vigor in stock 
Pratts P. V. Condition Powder. 
Made by Pratt Food Co., Phila. Over 30 years old. 
WE HAVE FOR SALE 
200 Yorkshire Pigs at $4.50 and $5.50 each, and 250 
Berkshire Pigs at $5 and $6 each. These Pigs are an 
especially nice lot six to eight weeks old out of pedi¬ 
greed stock. 
We also have three boars throe months old at $15 
each, two boars six months old at $25 each, and one 
boar eight months old at $35. These are extra fine 
Berkshire Boars ont of pedigreed stock. Also twenty- 
five mixed Yorkshire and Berkshire Sows with pig, 
at $15 each. Hudson Valley Farms. Glens Palls, N. V. 
SPRING PIGS, Gilts and Service 
Boars. Best strains bred from 
Registered Stock, pairs not akin. 
Prices reasonable. S. T. Witmer, Union Deposit. Pa. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Descriptive circular 
showing pedigrees of breeding stock, and price-list 
on application. Pigs, pairs and trios not related. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
LARGE improved YORKSHIRES 
The best Hog: White, Easy Fattening. Prolific. 
Young Stock, Bot h Sexes, !$5 up. 
E. E. STEVENS. Madison, R. F. D„ Lake Co., Ohio. 
0. la C. 
L arge English berkshires- 
Males and females, of choicest breeding—for sale 
reasonable. NUTWOOD FARMS, 
R. F. D. No. 4, Syracuse, New York. 
F OR SALE. Pure blood Cheshire Pigs from prize 
winning sow at Syracuse State Pair, four weeks 
old. Price $4 each. Decker Cliaft'ee, Liberty, N. Y. 
I ft Swine and Guernseys. Prices reason- 
■ Ui able. Van Doren Bros., Lysander, N.Y 
0 1 ft Clovertlale Herd. Recorded Stock, 
i ■■ Ua all ages. Fifty Spring Pigs. Write for 
prices. H. L. BEADLE, Valley Falls, N. Yb 
O. I. C. !Pig;s 
Registered Stock. March and April farrow. Prolific 
Strains, Mated not akin. Prices low. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pharsalia.N. Y. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES 2£jS£l 
hog. Pigs of all ages from Imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester, Mich 
Springbank j 
Berkshires 
A fine lot of 7 Aug. and Sept. 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, Berkshires 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. 
OBDNEY 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 bull 
that ever crossed t he Atlantic as a two-year old. 
A few choice Bull Calves for sale bv GOLDEN 
STREAMER and GOLDEN FERN'S LAD out of im¬ 
ported cows. 
Specialty —Young Bulls and Heifers, all ages. 
Also Imp. CHESTER WHITES and BERKSHIRE 
PIGS. Standard-Bred BLACK MINORCAS and 
WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
Correspondence solicited. 
GEDNEY FARM, White Plains, N. Y. 
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 Hen-, Lancaster, Pa. 
YOU CAN’T AFFORD A GRADE 
when I will sell you a registered JERSEY HULL, 
best dairy stock; ready for service: at farmer’s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
rn n PA I P- MALE AND fe- 
r \J IX O Lid MALE ELK at 
The Michigan School for the Deaf. Flint, Michigan. 
HOLSTEINS. 
High-Class Advanced Registry Stock only. Best 
butter families. Stock for Sale. 
WOODSIDE FARM, 
Princeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. 
JOHN B.MARCOU. 
THE BLOOMING DALE 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 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A. R. O. Dams, and by such sires as 
Beryl Waynes 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 Holstein-Friesians. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton, Ulster Co., N.Y. 
Ufli QTPIN R 111 I Q from 3 to 18 months old. A 
nULOILII* UULLO few choice young Cows; 
Improved Chester Whites of all ages Prices right. 
CHARLES K. RECORD, Peterboro, N.Y' 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
SEND NO MONEY, 
Order a beautiful, registered, yearling, HOLSTEIN- 
FRIESIAN BULL to head your herd to-day. You 
need not pay for him unless he suits you. 
$5,000 . . GUARANTEE . . $5,000 
Circulars sent on application. 
Horace L. Bronson,Dept. I>, Cortland, N. Y. 
N. B.—350 Cows. Heifers and Calves for sale. 350 
You can get anything yon want at Star Farm at 
satisfactory prices. 
Pure Bred Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
Prom 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 SERI DIGS EARM 
GUERNSEY HERD 
Headed by PETER THE GREAT OF PAXTANG 
No. 6346 and BLUE BLOOD, No. 6310. 
Such Cows as Imp. Deanie 7tli, 503.9 lbs. of butter 
in one year. Sheet Anchor’s Lassie, 476.3 lbs. of 
butter in one year, Azalia of Florham, 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 hull calves of all ages. The winnings at 
the New York State Fair for 1904 comprised 13 first 
and 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 Rural New-Yorker in writing. 
Note. 20 choice two year old heifers for sale at 
from $150 to $300, also several mature hulls. 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
Choice lot: both sexes; ready to ship from 
WILLSWOOD. 
! ! Right Kind ! ! Right Size ! ! Right Price ! ! 
Offer a nice lot of Young Boars for Pall service. 
WILLS A. SEWARD, Rudd’s Lake, N. J. 
For Large LITTERS Buy a 
JERSEY RED SOW 
The FREE Catalogue Explains, 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Moorestown, N.J. 
If you are going 
to buy a 
BULL, and will write us 
just what you want, we will 
send full pedigrees and descriptions, together with prices that will convince you that we have high-class 
animals at low prices. The Stevens Brothers-Hastings Company, 
BROOKSIDE HERD. ' Lacona, Oswego Co„ N. Y. 
