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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
November 23, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
CARE OF BROOD SOW IN WINTER. 
For early Spring pigs, select a well- 
grown sow pig, preferably eight or more 
months old. if you are just starting to 
raise porkers. Otherwise I assume you 
have your best and most prolific sows on 
hand. See that she has at least 12 teats. 
She should be hearty and vigorous, as a 
shy feeder is a poor animal to breed from. 
Much is said as to mating a rather coarse 
sow with a boar finer in appearance. I 
believe in mating the best individuals, and 
certainly would not discard a sow because 
she showed plenty of quality. After mat¬ 
ing, the sow should have more nitrogen¬ 
ous ration than the fattening hogs. A 
few roots, or even silage will add bulk 
and variety to the feed. Many breeders 
give a wisp of clover hay daily, and it 
is surprising how much of this a hog will 
eat. Keep her in good condition, but 
warm at first, and gradually cooling until 
the liquid comes from the swill barrel, as 
for the other hogs. 
When the pigs are about three weeks 
old, we throw a handful or so of shelled 
com in the pen, and vary this with whole 
oats. A shallow trough in the pen saves 
them hurting themselves by straining to 
reach the sow’s mess. We wean when 
the pigs are about six weeks, taking the 
sow away, and putting her back an hour 
or two a day if her udder swells. Cut 
down her ration, and feed dry; she will 
soon dry up. She will be ready to breed 
again in a few days, for a Fall litter. 
March is the best month to have Spring 
pigs born; they command a quick and 
ready sale at good prices at weaning time, 
and there is less risk from chilling, etc., 
than with pigs coming in earlier months. 
In conclusion, breed only from the best 
A PAIR OF YOUNG BERKSHIRE SOWS. See Page 844. 
not over fat. About 14 weeks after mat¬ 
ing, shift her to the farrowing pen which 
should be roomy, dry, and warm. This 
pen should be provided with a railing or 
fender around the sides. A 2 x 6 scant¬ 
ling spiked securely to fixed blocks six 
inches high makes a good railing and 
may save a good pig from being lain on. 
individuals and from prolific strains; feed 
carefully and well; keep dry and clean, 
and there is little risk with early pigs. 
No part of farm work is as interesting as 
pig-raising, when things go right, and few 
tilings pay better for the capital invested. 
New York. henry truckell. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
You can buy registered Hoi- A P A 
steins at Star Farm $25 to ’Ik I 
$50 per head less than else- w W 
where. Isn’t that worth saving? 
4 n p The milk of the entire herd / 0 n P 
H 1 Vi has averaged over 4 p. ^ |h bi 
Butter Fat for the year 1905. Isn’t that just as 
important as prices ? 
266 Head to select from 266 
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 roon. 
for our crop of Winter Calves. Write for prices or 
anything needed in Holstein-Friesians. 
WOODCBEST FARM, Rifton, Ulster C0..H.Y. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
are bred for large Production, Good Size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If tbese aro the kind you want write or come to see 
them. Iz5 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
ai.d all ages to offer at prices that will please youT 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Neshanio. N. J 
CHESTER WHITES AND CHESHIRES. 
Choice young boars and sows bred from mature 
prize winning stock. ED. S. HILL, Freeville, N. Y. 
Berkshire pigs $5 up, pairs not related. 9 Shropshire 
u ewes cheap. W. H. turkeys,B.Orpington cockerels. 
B.R.liens and cockerels,collie pups. Bothers,Lack.Pa. 
Breeders’ Directory 
HOLSTEIN BULLS 
FOR SALE ready for service; also BULL CALVES 
from 80 pound cows with ordinary feed and care. 
None of our cows are fed for 7 or 30 days test. Wm. B. 
Clark, Mngr.,“ Long Meadows,” Baldwinsville, N. Y. 
SHIIjXj FA-RM 
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. Bough quag, N. Y. 
HILLHURST FARM HOLSTEINS 
PREMIER SIRE 
Sir Korndyke Manor DeKol, Jr., 35135 
The 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, 
RIVEN BURG BROS., ONEIDA, N.Y. 
ICHLAWN FARM 
HIGH CLASS HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS. 
F. P. KNOWLES, Auburn, Mass. 
BULLS IN SERVICE. 
Canary Mercedes’ Son, 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 fats. 
Oakland Sir 1 Nanette, whose dam, granddam and 
sire’s datn 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. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Semi postal card for 64-page illustrated pamphlet, 
describing this great breed of cattle. 
P. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y, Brattleboro, Vt. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES Eng. bacon 
hog. Pigs of all ages from Imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM. Rochester.Mich. 
O A PIGS, August and September farrow, 
1 li Ui also mature sows. Bred and registered; 
choice stock, prices low. S. T. W1TMER, Union 
Deposit, Pa. 
50 LARGE ENGLISH BERKSHIRES 50 
50 Spring, Summer and Fall Pigs from mature sire andi 
dams, representing the best English and American 
breeding, pairs and trios not akin. All ped. animals at 
reasonable prices. Richard H.Stone,Trumansburg,NY 
O. I. C. PIGS 
Five strains not akin; Aug. and Sept, farrow. 
Registered stock; prices low. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Plmrsalia, N. Y r . 
Reg. P. Chinas, Bcrhshires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, muted not akin. Ser¬ 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money if not satisfactory. Reg. 
Holsteins, "Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
inCalf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Matings not akin. 
Write for price and particulars. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg-, Pa. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
of Pedigree BERKSHIRES 
FLORETTA’Slitter of Pigs by Grand 
Premier. 80005 farrowed June 12,are beauties. Floretta 
is the dam of the Champion Boar Nutmeg, atN. 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. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y, Brattleboro, Vt. 
COTTAGE GROVE STOCK FARM 
lias tor sale Jersey Cattle, Poland-China Swine and 
Oxford Down Rams. Address, 
. GILLETT, Proprietor, Ravenna, Ohio. 
S. E 
„ YOU CAN’T AFFORD A GRADE 
when I will sell you a registered JERSEY BULL 
best dairy stock; ready for service: at farmer’s price 
H. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pc 
SHROPRHl^K ^Tr> EWES, 
1HAH. &?£&. X. V, 
SHROPSHIRE RAMS, gOLSZL, 
Large and heavy wooled. 
NUTWOOD FARMS. R, F, D. 4, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Pure Bred Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
from Registered, and Record stock. ALFALFA 
tM>iL trom lots that have raised alfalfa for the past 
nve years. I rices moderate. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
DEG. SHROPSHIRES and O. I. C. SWINE of all 
ages; botli sexes, from the right place, 
CEDAR LAWN FARM, Lndtowville, N. Y. 
KENTUCKY JACKS 
AND STAUJO'trS. 
One hundred head of 
Jacks, Jeiwiets, Saddle 
and Trotting States. 
for sale reasoixffde, 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, LexingtJn, Ky. 
Branch barn, Marion, Kansas. 
If you aregoing TPT V* “W - HTIi'ii' 1 T*TVT' BULL, and will write us 
to buy a -Jd —lA- JJ J J_JL 1 " IJL J-ni just what you want, we will 
send full pedigrees and descriptions, together with prices that will convince you thaj we have hign-ciass 
animals at low prices. The Stevens Brotliers-Hastings Company, 
BKOOKSIDE JIEKI). Laeona, Oswego Co., N. Y. 
The little fellows learn to snuggle under 
tliese fenders and keep out of danger. 
Some breeders advocate bedding heavily, 
claiming the sow will lie away from the 
pigs, and not make a nest, as when she 
is scrimped for bedding. However, we 
always bed sparingly with chaff or the 
sweepings from the hay barn. We keep 
the pen dry and clean. A damp pen is 
responsible for many losses. 
It is advisable to watch a young sow 
with her first litter, and be on hand to 
render assistance, if needed. If a sow 
has successfully raised one litter, we let 
nature take its course. A covered pail 
of hot ashes will elevate the temperature 
of a hogpen on a bitter February or 
March night. After the little pigs have 
sucked once, they seldom get chilled. 
Feed sparingly for the first three days, 
then gradually increase to the capacity of 
the sow, if the litter is large. Good milk¬ 
ing sows will lose flesh in spite of good 
feeding, but how the little fellows will 
grow! Thumps and kindred troubles need 
not be feared if the pigs can get plenty 
of exercise. Many good pens have a place 
for the pigs to get out and run around in 
the alley. They have lots of fun, and it 
is good for them. We feed two parts 
bran, two parts middlings and one part 
cornmeal mixed with skim-milk, dish 
water, or even teakettle broth, feeding 
Jig.* 
Wo will pay you $500 in cash if this engraving is not a correct reproduction of the photograph of 
this hog as 6ent us by Mr. Wright, said photograph being on file in our office for inspection. 
LARGEST HOG IN THE WEST 
Union, Oregon. 
International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. 
Gentlemen: —I enclose photograph of a hog that is owned 
by one of my customers. This hog has been fed "International 
Stock Food” and now weighs over 1100 pounds and is still growing. 
This is a big living advertisment for "International Stock Food” 
in this part of the country. Yours truly, L. A. WRIGHT. 
I*’ - w. Have Thoo.ands Of Teat inmnlala On Kile In Oar Office And Will Pay You 91000 Cash 
If They Were Not Written To Us by Practical Farmers and Stockbreeders. 
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WflO USE 
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For Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Colts, Calves, 
Lambs, or Pigs. You have as good a chance as 
anyone in earning one or more of these spot cash 
premiums and you may receive several hundred 
dollars without one cent of extra cost to you. 
These 24 Cash Premiums are absolutely free 
for our friends and customers who are feeding 
"International Stock Food”. 
If you have not received our complete list of these 24 
premiums we will mail you one if you write to our office 
and request it. The smallest premium is $25.00 cash and 
the largest is $125.00 cash. 
Dan Patch 1:55? COLORED Lithograph ABSOLUTELY free 
This Splendid Picture is a Reproduction of a Photograph which was taken by 
our own artist. It is 18x24 and in Six Brilliant Colors. It is as life like as 
if yoa saw Dan coming down tho track and shows him pacing a 1.55 K clip 
with every foot off of the ground. Every Farmer and Stockman should 
have a picture of the Fastest harness horse that has ever appeared on earth. 
Danis in better shape than ever this year. In his first public appear¬ 
ance in 1905 he paced a mile in 1:59)£ at the Minnesota State Fair and ho 
followed this up in four days with a mile in 1:57?£, with the last quarter 
in :27^ seconds, whichi s a 1:50 gait. On Saturday, October 7, at Lexing¬ 
ton, Ky., Dan Patch again startled the world by lowering his own World's 
record from 1:56 to 1 U>5^. Dan has been eating “International Stock 
Food" every day for three years and it has given him better digestion 
and assimilation and more strength, endurance and speed. He was not a 
champion when we bought him but has broken nine world records since 
that time. 
|yDAN PATCH 1:65K IS OWNED BY INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOODCO. 
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