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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
July 15, 
TWO HOLSTEIN COWS. 
The picture printed at Fig. 226, page 
535, shows two cows from the herd of T. 
A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y. The cow 
on the left is “Spot Gladies.” She has 
an A. R. O. record of 455.8 pounds of 
milk, 17.89 pounds of 80 per cent butter 
in seven days. The one on the right hand 
side is “Colie 3d C.” She has an A. R. O. 
record of 477 pounds of milk testing 3.05 
per cent, 2t pounds and 12.4 ounces of 80 
per cent butter in seven days. This cow 
in the last four years has given 35,350 
pounds of milk, running with a herd of 
over 30 cows, and being milked but twice 
a day. When asked why he prefers cattle 
with a large proportion of white color, Mr. 
Mitchell said: 
“There is nothing in the rules that make 
any reference to color except that they 
shall be black and white. Color has no 
influence whatever on the value of an ani¬ 
mal except that a certain color may possi¬ 
bly strike the fancy of a purchaser. Some 
families, of course, run lighter in color 
than others, bet there seems to be no dif¬ 
ference in production on this account. 
The cow Colic 3d C. and calf was sold 
at the Breeders’ Consignment Sales Com¬ 
pany’s sale June 9, 1905, bringing $405. 
The reasons are many why almost every¬ 
one prefers this breed. They are large, 
healthy animals, and have good constitu¬ 
tions. They are especially good feeders; 
they are easily fattened and made good 
beef. Their calves are large, grow rap¬ 
idly, and are in much demand as veal. 
They give a large quantity of milk, and 
it is well maintained throughout the year, 
which makes a large quantity of butter at 
less expense than any other breed.” 
FEEDING COTTON-SEED MEAL 
There are two principal things to be 
considered about any food. First, its di¬ 
gestibility and food content; second, its 
cost. Cotton-seed meal stands at the 
head of the list for protein (the thing we 
usually are most in need of when we buy 
feed), having from 41 to 42 per cent, of 
which about 36 per cent is said to be di¬ 
gestible. It has over 10 per cent of diges¬ 
tible fat. Therefore, when feeding two 
quarts or three pounds a day, we should 
be feeding over a pound of digestible pro¬ 
tein. If the pasture is good, and the cows 
not large milkers that might be more 
than they would need or pav for. Too 
much of such a rich concentrated feed 
would tend to an overproduction of blood 
and fat, and likely cause trouble with the 
udder. It would depend, too, on whether 
the cows have been used to cotton-seed 
meal or not previous^to their going to pas¬ 
ture. If they have not. and I thought 
they needed so much feed I wo Id con¬ 
sider it safer to feed say one pound of 
cotton-seed meal, one pound of cornmeal 
and two pounds of wheat feed. This 
makes a safe and altogether satisfactory 
ration with pasture. Just how much to 
feed and how long to feed it will depend 
on the pasture and the particular cows fed. 
As to cost, that is a relative term. With 
wheat feed at $20 per ton, cotton-seed 
meal is not expensive at $28 or $29. Then, 
too, the latter is worth for the fertilizing- 
materials it contains over $20 per ton; a 
large portion of this would go back to the 
pasture. 
The first essential in keeping, milch cows 
is to keep them in good condition ; next to 
feed them what they will pay a profit on. 
The latter will depend on the individual 
cow and the value of her product. I have 
fed a number of carloads of cotton-seed 
meal. My experience is this: When fed 
with succulent foods, like silage or pas¬ 
ture, much larger amounts can be fed with 
safety than when fed with dry fodder. 
For an entire Winter I fed an average of 
five pounds cotton-seed meal per day to a 
cow, but in connection with silage and wet 
brewers’ grains. There were no bad re¬ 
sults, except the cows lacked mineral mat¬ 
ter, as was evidenced by their inclination 
to gnaw the 1 ark of trees. Ordinarily I 
should not recommend so much; when it 
is low in price compared with other feed 
(as it was then) there is good reason to 
feed more largely of it. From two to three 
pounds per day can be safely fed to an 
ordinary milch cow. It has a tendency to 
make hard butter, sometimes an undesira¬ 
ble thing in the Winter, but the reverse in 
Summer. I have never seen as much 
trouble with cows’ udders from its use as 
from the high-grade glutens. 
Ton for ton, I cap get more milk from 
28 per cent protein gluten than from 42 
per cent cotton-seed meal, but I cannot 
keep my cows in as good condition on the 
former. Usually the gluten can be pur¬ 
chased for less per ton. In buying cotton¬ 
seed meal, as with most other feeds, it is 
necessary that they are pure and come up 
to their guaranteed analysis. 
EDWARD VAN ALSTYNE. 
WHEN BROODER CHICKS DIE. 
What do you do when brooder chicks be- 
gin to droop, grow dumpy and begin to die? 
They do not seem to be afflicted with lice, but 
seem to lack vitality for a time. We would 
like to know what expeneuceu poultrymen 
do to prevent or cure such a condition. 
Change all the conditions as much as 
possible. Change feed; if in a brooder 
house put them outdoors on a grass run, 
but make the grass short; don’t put them 
in long grass. Foul air is frequently the 
sole cause. Get your nose down two 
inches- from the floor—where the chicks’ 
noses are night and day; and see if you 
like the smell. I have seen chicks confined 
in a brooder house until so weak they ac¬ 
tually staggered like a drunken man; 
when brooders and chicks were put out on 
a grass run the chicks were all right in 
a week. It may be the feed. You don’t 
give any of the conditions as to housing, 
feed, age of chicks, etc., so it is rather 
difficult to give specific answer! Some¬ 
times no one can tell; but I reason thus: 
If under certain conditions as to feed and 
surroundings, bad results follow, why not 
change all the conditions? If the chicks 
have bowel trouble, that is, are “pasted up 
behind,” give 10 drops of “Squibs’ Mix¬ 
ture” in a half pint of water for their 
drink. It worked like magic with my 
chicks. Squibs’ Mixture is a cholera or 
colic medicine kept in nearly all drug 
stores. I put powdered charcoal in the 
mash for my chicks two or three times a 
week. Be sure they have plenty of grit ; 
the fine gravel on the roadside is as good 
as anything for grit. G. a. Cosgrove. 
Connecticut. 
When brooder chicks begin to droop, 
grow dumpy and die, I should say that 
there might be a variety of causes as well 
as remedies. In the first place, I should 
push them out of the brooder often, and 
only feed what they would eat quickly, 
and make them exercise hard; also get 
them out into the open air and sunshine. 
We do not let them get this way if possi¬ 
ble. We commence with them as soon as 
they arc put in brooder, and after a few 
days of this treatment they generally get 
on the right track and take care of them¬ 
selves. The feed might have something to 
do with it, but more likely the conditions 
of the breeding stock or the way they 
were hatched, whether under hens or in 
incubators, and the kind of incubator. If 
you want good strong chicks use hens to 
hatch them. e. h. de mar. 
Massachusetts._ 
Calves With I.itti.e Milk. —We have 
raised six calves this Spring and without 
very much milk to help either. They were 
kept in the barn until the middle of Juno. 
We made porridge of middlings and oil meal, 
and when cold thinned with dishwater. This 
was fed to them twice a day with plenty of 
grass three times a day. Everyone says they 
are fine calves. i. g. si. 
Mhen you write advertisers mention TnB 
It. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.’’ See guarantee, page 8. 
JEGIST’I) Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln, Shropshire. Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
Berkshire Pips; Scotch 
Dogs and a variety of 
Poultry. Come see my 
Stock and make your own 
„ „ selections Send 2c. stamp 
Fancy ofEnreka VH>*91 for Now Catalogue. 
EDWAttD WALTER, West Chester, Penna. 
„ YOU CAN’T AFFORD A GRADE 
when 1 will sell you a registered JERSEY BULL, 
best dairy stock: ready for service: at farmer’s price. 
K. F. SHANNON. 905 I ibertv Pt . Pittsburg. Pa. 
R egistered jerseys- 4Heifers, 2 to 14 mos. : 7 
Bulls, 4 to 8 mos. old, St. Lamhert Strain. “Sire 
a Pure St. Lambert.” J. Aldus Herr, Lancaster, Pa. 
OEDNEY FARM 
I,. E. ORTIZ, General Manager 
HIGHEST CLASS JERSEYS 
GOLDEN STREAMER 65000 
Son of Forfahshihk out of Golden Stream 8th, 
Dorn Feb. 22,1901, and considered the best Jersey bull 
tbat ever crossed the Atlantic as a two-year old. 
QrAA ew choice Bull Calves for sale bv GOLDEN 
»I REAMER and GOLDEN FERN'S LAD out of im¬ 
ported cows. 
Specialty— Young Bulls and Heifers, all ages. 
Also Imp. CHESTER WHITES and BKRKSHIRE 
11CS. Standard-Bred BLACK MINORCAS and 
WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
. Sff J Correspondence solicited. 
GEDNEY FARM, White Plains, N. Y- 
It Kills every Insect. 
Karbo. 
Biatchford’s Calf Meal Co., Waukegan, Ill. 
DR. DAVID 
Roberts 
CATTLE 
SPECIALIST 
OFFERS THESE BOOKS FREE 
No. 1. Abortion In Cows. No. 2. 
Barren Cows. No. 3. Retained 
Afterbirth. No. 4. Scours in 
Calves. No. 5 How to make your 
OWN STOCK FOOD at home. 
Dr. David Roberts, Cattle Specialist 
BELGIAN HARES. 
Choice bred and in fine condition; 10 weeks old, $2.00 
per pair JNO. VRY, Lakeland, Minn. 
PEDIGREED COLLIE PUPS; the hftelligent 
1 kind. Nelson’s Collie Kennels, Grove City, Pa. 
CCTTCD D{IDC for sale. For prices & descriptions. 
OL lien ruro write W. C. TODD, Williston, Md. 
COD CAI rr MALE anu fe- 
Wl* OML.L MALE ELK at 
I he Michigan School for the Deaf, Flint, Michigan. 
REGISTERED ANGORA GOATS.-Pairs oi 
,, ,, r ,'F; f? r prices and information. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM, Cincinnatus, N. Y. 
SWISS MILCH GOATS. 
My importer is sailing for Europe personally to select 
and.brmg 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 
O. I. C. Pigs 
Registered Stock. March and April farrow. Prolific 
Strains, Mated not akin. Prices low. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pliarsalia,N. Y. 
LARGE IMPROVED YORKSHIRES 
The best Hog: White, Easy Fattening, Prolific. 
Young Stock, Both Sexes, *5 up. 
E. E. STEVENS, Madison, R. E. D„ Lake Co., Ohio. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES BS 
hog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM. Rochester,Mich 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berlishires 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 price-list 
on application. Pigs, pairs and trios not related 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
L arge English berkshires- 
Males and females, of choicest breeding—for sale 
reasonable. NUTWOOD FARMS. 
_R. F. D. No. 4, Syracuse, New York. 
Springbank 
Berkshires 
A fine lot of 7 Aug. a „q s e pt. Boars, 
and some fine July and Aug.Farrowod Sows, just right 
.Jbreed for early fall litters. Write me and state just 
what you want. J. E. Watson, Prop., Marbledale, Ct. 
Western Horses 1 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 
► you posted as to our sales. 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, Lexington, Ky 
Breeders’ Directory 
Seldom See 
a big knee like this, but your horso 
may have a bunch or bruise on his 
Ankle, Hock, Stifle, Knee or Throat. 
ABSORBINE 
will clean them off without laying 
the horse up. No blister, no hair gone. 
$2.00perbottle,delivered. Book 10-B 
free. ABSORBINE, JR., for man¬ 
kind, $1.00 Bottle. Removes Soft 
Bunches,Cures VaricoseVeins. Allays 
Pain. Genuine mfd. only by 
F. YOUNG, P.D.F., 88 MonmouthSt..Springfield,Mass, 
S PAVirsoF F 
CURES 1 
Spavin, Ringbone, Grease 
Heel, Sweeney, Windgall, 
Enlargements. Curb,Galls, 
Sores. Pollevil, Scratches, 
ShoeBoils.&c.Removes un¬ 
natural growths and lame¬ 
ness, leaving flesh smooth 
and clean. Testimonials. 
CHURCH BROL, AFTON, N. T. 
$1.00 ner Box, by Mail. For Horses and Cattle 
“SAVE-THE-HORSE” 
Registered Trade Mark 
SPAVI3ST CURE 
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. 
per lK»ttle with written gunrantee, 
'P 'J Send for copy, alao booklet and scores ol 
letters on every kind of case and lameness. De¬ 
scribe your own case. 
At all druggists and dealers or express paid. 
Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, n.y 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIKSIANS 
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 youF 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Neshanic, N.J 
ONLY TWO HOLSTEIN BULLS LEFT 
OLD ENOUGH FOR USE. 
Will close them out at your price. They are well bred, 
well grown and nicely marked. At the price, they will 
surely go quick. If you need one write immediately. 
Oakland Farm. T.A.Mitcliell.Weedsport.N.Y. 
BRILL FARM. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Home of Lord Nettaerland DeKol. Great sire 
of high testing butter cows Stock and prices right. 
E. C. BRILL, Poughquag, N. Y. 
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. 
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. 
Ufll QTFIN Rill I Q from 3 to 18 months old. A 
nULOlLlll DULLO 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.—250 Cows, Heifers and Calves for sale. 250 
You can get anything you want at Star Farm at 
satisfactory prices. 
AYRSHIRE BULLS, COWS AND HEIFERS. 
As I am over stocked, I will sell four Bulls from 
on* year old down to six weeks old; all from the best 
Dairy Stock in America with long teats. Also two 
fine Heifer Calves and two Cows. I can furnish pairs 
not related. Address, C. E. HATCH, Y. S., Gaines¬ 
ville, Wyoming County, N. Y. 
FOR SALE—AYRSHIRES AND CHESHIRES. 
Bull Calf, two months; two Heifers, six months; 
nicely marked. BOARS and SOWS, eight months; 
all eligible to registry and in fine condition. HOMER 
J. BROWN, Harford, Cortland County. New York. 
WHITE SERI DIGS FARM 
GUERNSEY HERD 
Headed by PETER THE GREAT OF PAXTANG 
No. 6346 and BLUE BLOOD, No. 6310. 
Such Cows as Imp. Deanie 7th, 502.9 lbs. of butter 
in one year. Sheet Anchor’s Lassie, 476.2 lbs of 
butter in one year, Azalia of Florham, 400 ]bs. 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 ail ages. The winnings at 
the New York State Fair for 1904 comprised 13 first 
anti 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 bulls. 
GUERNSEY CATTLE ) Breedfne 
Chester White Swine l stock nfv 
_n sale. Clover Knoll Stock Farm, Orangeville, Pa. 
