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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
October 28 , 
Live StockandDairy 
TO FATTEN YOUNG POULTRY. 
If you had 200 young cockerels which you 
wanted to fatten and turn to good advan¬ 
tage, what would you do with them? 
Some use mashes altogether. 1 use 
mostly dry food, good cracked corn and 
beef scraps, and some whole wheat; 
plenty of clean fresh water and good 
grit. I feed three times a day, all they 
will eat; plenty of exercise to digest the 
food well and good clean houses to sleep 
in. free from lice or mites, so they are 
in a good healthy condition so they can 
take on fat. G. h. s. 
Illinois. 
The only way you can do it is to place 
them in narrow boxes with slats in front, 
so they will have room to eat from a 
trough, and stuff them. Put five or six 
in a box; feed them nothing but cooked 
stuff. A good ration is wheat shorts and 
Indian meal; put in a little salt to sea¬ 
son. also some beef meal. Do not boil 
beef meal; mix it in afterwards. Young 
birds will not fatten while growing and 
running at large. Throw plenty of fine 
coal ashes in the boxes and the birds will 
keep clean. Your friends may have 
other things to feed their chicks, but 
cooked food is the most economical, and 
from my experience the best to fatten them 
with. G. w. T. 
Kinderhook, N. Y. 
If we had a lot of cockerels to fit for 
market we would put Leghorn cockerels 
in small pens, about 10 in a pen 4x5 
feet, and feed them for two weeks on fine 
oatmeal mash, with a small amount of 
beef scraps mixed in feed. We get oats 
ground and sift out the hulls or coarse 
stuff. White Wyandotte cockerels or 
any of the larger breeds we put in crates 
and feed them 21 days on fine oatmeal. 
Crates arc four feet long with a partition 
in the middle, and we place four chick¬ 
ens in each part, have bottom of crate of 
narrow s’ats to keep the birds clean, and 
place crates two feet from the ground. 
The chickens will put on from one to l'A 
pound meat fed this way. 
Niagara Co., N. Y. c. a. stevens. 
If I had 200 young cockerels to be dis¬ 
posed of for eating purposes the first 
thing I would do would be to sort them 
into two pens. The strong ones and those 
almost fit to kill I would put into fatten¬ 
ing coops or crates, six to one crate, the 
crate made with the front and bottom of 
slats and no extra room for them to 
but ground feed is much better than 
whole grain. If they seem to lose their 
appetite a little give some green food once 
a day if they desire it. 
Pennsylvania. watson brodhead. 
Morgan Horses.—I n Grafton, Vt., there 
was, till three years ago. a Morgan stallion 
of pure hlood. There is one 28 years old 
in Townsend. Vt.. still doing service. So 
there are many Morgans of half hlood in 
town, but none less than three years old. 
They will weigh from 800 to 950. some a 
little more, and sell at $100 to $150. They 
are the best horses for Vermont—hardy, 
kind, active and intelligent. Their small 
size, and the rage for “trotting horses,” has 
almost, lost them to this section, c. n. e. 
Something About Ferrets.—T heir work 
of destroying and clearing out rats is much 
more effective than that of a rat dog or cat. 
as ferrets can enter the rat holes, kill and 
chase out the rats. To hunt rats, liberate 
the ferrets where the rats are working. They 
will soon enter the rat holes. He ready with 
clubs to kill the. rats which escape from the 
ferrets. After the ferrets have hunted an 
hour or two. pick them up and put them 
back in their pen. Give them a few such 
hunts and the rats will all leave. Ferrets 
make tine pets. They become as playful as 
a kitten, and can be carried in your pocket 
for chasing out rabbits. They are easily 
cared for. A box three feet by four feet put 
in a dry place makes a good home for a pair 
of them. Bread and milk is a good food for 
them. They cat almost anything a cat or a 
dog will eat. Ferrets are very prolific, us¬ 
ually raising two litters of young each 
year. These litters range in numbers from 
five to 12. SAMUEL FARNSWORTH. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 8. 
TWO JERSEY BULLS 
Nine months old. solid color. Dam’s butter record 
24 lbs. in seven days. Large and fine. Two Heifers 
seven months old. Dam’s record 19 and 22 lbs. in 
seven days. Price low to quick buyer. 
1KA P. WATSON, Fredonla, N. Y. 
YOU CAN’T AFFORD A GRADE 
when I will sell you a registered JERSEY BULL, 
best dairy stock: ready for service: at fnrmer sprice. 
R. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
H 
ICHLAWN FARM 
HI6H CLASS HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS. 
F. P. KNOWLES, Auburn, Mass. 
BULLS IN SERVICE. 
Canary Mercedes’ Sou, whose dam, Canary 
Mercedes, has an official record of 25 lbs. 2 oz. Butter 
in 7 days. Her milk averaging 4.92 per cent butter 
fats and 4.5 per cent fat for 30 days. Her milk, and 
that of her five daughters, three of them with records 
over 20 lbs. all in official tests averaging 4.15 per cent 
butter tats. 
Oakland Sir Nanette, whose dam, granddam and 
sire's dam have official butter records that averaged 
22 lbs., and whose milk averaged 4.27 per cent fats. 
Write for information and prices on choice animals. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
I t. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 8. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
Largest and highest testing butter fat herd of reg¬ 
istered Holsteins in the world. 
Service bulls, cows, male and female calves for sale 
Circulars sent free on application. 
HORACE L, BRONSON, 
Department D, Cortland, 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 or 
anything needed in Holstein-Friesians. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton, Ulster Co.. N.Y. 
Dana’s«", h . l i',:,EAR LABELS 
stamped with any name or address with consecutive 
numbers. I supply forty recording associations and 
thousands of practical farmers, breeders and veteri¬ 
narians. Sample free. Agents Wanted. 
(J. H. DANA, 74Main St., West Lebanon, N. H. 
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. 
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. Ho 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 
HILLHURST FARM HOLSTEINS 
PREMIER SIRE 
Sir Korndyke Manor DeKol, Jr., 35135 
Tlie greatest Butter Bred Bull of the breed. 
Royally bred; large producing. Cows and Heifers 
bred to above Bull at astonishingly low prices. 
BULL CALVES AT FARMERS’ PRICES. 
Write for pedigrees and photographs. 
RIVKNBURG BROS., ONEIDA, N.Y. 
Holstein Cattle. 
Home of Lord Netherland DeKol. Great sire of high 
testing butter cows. He has 34 A. R. O. daughters. 
High class stock at prices that will make you a profit. 
Let us quote you prices on anything you may need. 
E. C. BRILL, Pougliquag, N. Y. 
KENTUCKY JACKS 
JL A big lot of Kentucky Registered 
Mammoth Jacks and Jennets. 
wSWUlso, Spanish Bred Jacks. 
■ fl Some nice SADDLE STALLIONS 
—and POLAND CHINA HOGS. 
Write for what you want. 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, Lexington, Ky. 
nUCOUipCQ Some extra good young animals 
onconintoi Delaine and Oxfords. Rams and 
Ram Lambs. ED. S. HILL, Freeville. N Y. 
DEG. SHROPSHIRES and O. I. C. SWINE of all 
** ages: both sexes, from the right place 
CEDAR LAWN FARM, Ludlowville. N. Y. 
I Will Book Your Order For 
A JERSEY RED SOW 
To Farrow in February. March or April, as you 
may desire. Write me. FREE Catalogue. 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Moorestown, N. ,J. 
nUROC-JERSEY PIGS and BRED SOWS. All 
^ stock eligible to registry. Write for prices. Ad¬ 
dress, A. B. WOODHULL, Wading River, N Y. 
DROTHERTOWN FARMS-HAVE FOR SALE 
° THOROUGHBRED IMPROVED 
LARGE YORKSHIRE PIGS 
(both sexes), 4 to 6 weeks old, at $5 each. The foun¬ 
dation for this herd came from two of the best Cana¬ 
dian breeders. For full information, address 
QUENTIN McADAM, Prop., Utica. N. V. 
O. I. C. PIGS 
Five strains not akin: Aug. and Sept, farrow. 
Registered stock; prices low. 
F. J. SCHWAt 
. RTZ, East Pliarsalia, N. Y. 
Large English Berkshires, $5 each; pairs not related. 
$9 50. 9 Shropshire Ewes cheap. B. P. Rock and Buff 
Orpington cockerels$1 up. W.A. Lothers, Lack. Pa. 
IMPROVED LARGE 
ENGLISH BERKSHIRES, 
The long, broad, low down kind that get big quick: 
large litter of even-sized pigs. Choice selections 
from stock of all ages. Agents wanted in every 
county for our Special Swine Conditioner: it's a 
great thing. 
HENNA BERKSHIRE Co , Fannettsburg.Pa. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Descriptive circulars 
and price-list on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
QUDnDCllIQE DAM? Prize winners. Ini 
OnnUroninL nHIYIOi ported and home bred. 
Large and heavy wooled. 
NUTWOOD FARMS, K. F. D. 4, Syracuse, N. Y. 
SHROPSHIRE and SOUTHDOWN RAMS 
Prize winning: Canadian and home bred, big lofty 
fellows. 150 premiums won in 1904. 
NOAH DENNY. Route 4, Fort Recovery. O. 
COTTAGE GROVE STOCK FARM 
has for sale Jersey Cattle, Poland-China Swme and 
Oxford Down Rams. Address, 
S. E. GILLETT. Proprietor, Ravenna, Oliio. 
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. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES Sit 
hog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester.Mich 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
of Pedigree BERKSHIRES 
FLORETTA’S litter of Pigs by Grand 
Premier, 80005 farrowed June 12,are beauties. Floretta 
is the dam of the Champion Boar Nutmeg, at N Y 
State Fair in 1903. Grand Premier, 80005, is the best 
bred son of N. H. Gentry's Lord Premier. 50001. They 
are all for sale—and are champion material—also 
some sows bred for Fall litters. 
J. E. WATSON, Prop., Marbledale, Conn. 
If you are going *TC3T^^T .4^1 ■ | 1X*TTX!T BULL ’ aDd will write ns 
to buy a -A.J- ^ M JL 1 * J -K—L/XI just what you want, we will 
s end 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, 
HROOKSIDE HERD. Lacona, Oswego Co., N. Y. 
move around too much in. Place the 
crates in rows in the shade, and high 
enough off the ground so you will not 
have to stoop to feed them. Fasten a 
trough to the front of the crates so they 
can reach it nicely, and feed coarse corn- 
meal and wheat middlings mixed with 
milk or water, all they will eat up clean. 
Mix feed a little thin, but not sloppy, 
and do not give much water to drink. 
At first feed three times daily, until they 
begin to get used to it, and then oftener. 
Be careful at first, and do not feed too 
much. There is danger of making them 
a little sick, and thus lose time. Keep 
them a little hungry until they get used 
to it. It will take from two to three 
weeks to bring them to their best. Watch 
them very close at the end of two 
weeks, and dispose of them as fast as they 
are ready. By close attention this can be 
done very nicely, and stock handled in 
this way will produce the softest and 
sweetest meat that can be had in the 
poultry line. The rest of the flock can 
be put in pens where they can move 
around some; pens better to be a little 
dark, and not too many to one pen. Feed 
the same as those in the crates for a 
week, and then put them in crates and 
handle the same as the first lot. Always 
feed regularly. Other feeds can be used, 
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A1150 LB. HOG RAPIDLY GROWING TO A 1700 LB. HOG 
International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. 
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This Splendid Picture is a Reproduction of a Photograph which was *aken by 
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