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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
September 
Live Stockand Dairy 
SHEEP IN VIRGINIA. 
Virginia is certainly suitable for sheep 
raising. In this section sheep are kept in 
a small way on many farms, mostly in 
Hocks of from 20 to 40; a few as many 
as 100. I know of one farm where they 
have been kept continuously for at least 36 
years. Few of us claim to know much 
about sheep. Some time ago the question 
of the length of time of gestation for 
sheep went around among the breeders, 
and the answers ranged from four to six 
months. About one hundred years ago 
one man tried keeping 200 head of sheep 
on the same pasture and feed as he had 
been keeping 100, and ever since then the 
idea has prevailed that “sheep don’t do 
well in large flocks.” As to breeds, few 
purebred sheep are kept near me except 
rams to head the flocks. Shropshire are 
the most numerous; South Down and 
Hampshire are also kept. When I started 
my own flock four years ago I bought the 
best registered Dorset I could find, and 
was much disappointed with results, just 
about opposite what is claimed for the 
breed, except the quiet, tame disposition. 
The elevation here is about 500 feet. I do 
not know what effect a higher or lower 
elevation would have. I have sometimes 
thought that it might be a good plan for 
those who raise early Winter lambs to 
take their sheep to the mountain tops the 
time they wanted them bred, as the cooler 
nights ought to have a good effect. 1 have 
never fed Alfalfa and but little silage to 
sheep. They eat Crimson clover hay 
more greedily than any other long feed I 
have used. A. r. lockhart. 
Virginia. _ 
RATION FOR PIGS. 
[ am feeding a number of young pigs both 
for killing and breeding, and can secure 
skim-milk for 30 cents per 100 pounds, cheese 
whey free of charge. I would like very 
much to know the best way to feed them— 
that is, by using the cheese whey with cer¬ 
tain other feeds, and using the skim-milk 
with other feeds. IIow shall I compound 
them? I can get bran, cornmeal, middlings 
or linseed meal very conveniently. 
FEEDER. 
The values of both skim-milk and 
whey are relative, depending on their 
condition and the price of other foods. 
If they are sweet, they will then contam 
all the milk sugar; if sour much or all 
of this is converted into lactic acid. I 
have known both to be so far on the 
way to decomposition, that they had 
little value except for fertility. If corn- 
meal is worth $25 per ton, and other mill 
feed correspondingly high, these by¬ 
products are more valuable than when 
mill feeds are $20 per ton or less. Again, 
skim-milk is worth much more for a 
young pig, under three months, which 
is not able to digest so readily the solid 
foods, than for one over that age. I 
should hesitate to pay 30 cents per 100 
for the skim-milk unless it was sweet; 
and think the price under ordinary con¬ 
ditions rather high for pigs over three 
months, although they can be made to 
pay a profit on it at that price, if they 
are the right kind of pigs, and pork is 
worth $7 per 100. The skim-milk con¬ 
tains the protein or body builder, the 
whey only the sugar and fat. 
If the pigs can have the run of a 
pasture, or be fed green food, such as 
rape, peas, green corn or pumpkins 
both skim-milk and whey, as well as the 
grain, will make more pork. I should 
certainly make an effort to provide 
these; then unless I wanted to breed the 
sows very quickly, I should let them 
nurse the pigs, for three months; they 
can have no cheaper or better food. In 
addition, feed the younger pigs the 
skim-milk, and with it some wheat mid¬ 
dlings. After two months, those that are 
not intended for breeders may have more 
meal added, gradually increasing the 
amount, until one-half of the grain, by 
weight, is cornmeal. This grain mixed 
with the whey should make them grow 
rapidly. As to quantity: that should be 
gauged by the appetite of the pig. Feed 
what they will eat up clean at one time, 
and come hungry to the trough for the 
next feed. If they have pasture or some 
of the green foods mentioned there will 
be no danger of indigestion, and conse¬ 
quent stomach staggers, and maybe 
dead pigs. If these are lacking, provide 
a box to which the pigs can run at will, 
containing the following mixture: One 
peck hardwood ashes, one peck fine salt, 
one peck powdered charcoal, two pounds 
sulphur, one-half pound black antimony. 
This will act as a digester, bowel regu¬ 
lator and appetizer. As soon as the corn 
reaches the boiling state (if it is avail¬ 
able) feed the ears in the husk instead 
of the cornmeal. This can be continued 
so long as the corn lasts, or until the 
pigs are fat. If fed on a tight clean 
floor, it will not pay either to husk or 
grind the corn for hogs. In slipping 
off the husks, they will eat the ears a 
few kernels at a time, and so chew them 
pretty thoroughly. 1 have tried this for 
years, and know that the slightly in¬ 
creased gain from meal over whole corn, 
will be more than overbalanced by the 
cost of labor to husk and grind. The 
breeders will need only enough of the 
wheat feed (no corn or meal) with the 
milk or whey and roughage, to keep them 
thrifty; by no means let them get fat. 
It will not pay to buy the linseed meal 
at present price ($30 or more per ton) 
except when the pigs are confined with 
no vegetable diet. In such cases a hand¬ 
ful per day in their food will be a help. 
Do not attempt to feed the pigs after 
they will dress from 150 to 200 pounds. 
EDWARD VAN ALSTYNE. 
Hameless Horse CoIlarsSave$$ 
Don't wear out; do away with sweat pads ;'r'r 
adjustable in size; will cure sore nIioiiI- 
der«, most practical and humane horse 
collar ever made for heavy work. Lighter, 
better and cheaper than leather collars; 
aluminum finish. Write today for catalogue 
and price. Agents wanted—tree territory. 
Howell S'. Spaulding Co..I)cpb F, taro, Rich. 
Lameness 
Great Success on Bone Spavin. 
Corono. L. I., N. Y. March 26,1005. 
Dr. B. J. Kendall Co.,Eno8burg Falls. Vt. 
Gentlemen:—I have been using your Spavin Cura with 
great success on a horse that had a bad Bone Spavin ; he 
went very lame for about one year; after using two bottle! of 
Kendall's Spavin Cure he now goes without any lameness 
at all. Yours truly, Joe Barrad. 
Kendall’s Spavin Cure 
will cure if anything will. The world has never 
known its equal for Spavin, Curb, Splint, Ring- 
bona and all forma of Lameness, Price $1; 6 
for 95. Greatest known liniment for family Use. 
All druggists sell it. Accept no substitute. Book 
•' Treatise on the Horse" free from druggists or 
Dr. B. J. Kendall Co.. Enoaburg Falls, VI. 
ABSORBINE 
Removes the Inflammation and 
Bunch. Restores the Circulation 
in any Bruise or Thickened Tissue, 
without blistering, removing the 
hair or laying norse up. Pleasantto 
use, clean and odorless. §2.00 per 
bottle delivered. Book 12-B free. 
ABSORBINE, JR., for mankind, 
$1.00 Bottle. Cures Bunions, 
Corns, Chilblains, Sprains, Etc., 
quickly. Genuine mfd. only by 
W, F.Y0UNG, P.D.F. 88 Monmouth St, SDringfield,Mass. 
HEAVES 
NEWTON’S Heave and Cough Cure 
a veterinary specific. 
j 14 year s sale. One to two cans 
r »*S «0 will cure Heaves. $ 1.00 per 
v* 1 * can. Of dealers, or express 
prepaid. Send for booklet. 
, TheNewtunRrmedyCo.,Toledo l O. 
JERSEY REDS GET HEAVY FAST 
It’s “Pounds that count.” Buy Jersey Red 
Pigs—the rapid growers. Strong, vigorous, 
small-boned, long-bodied. Nine months 
igs often dress 350 lbs. Buy a pair now. 
et quick profits. Circular Free. 
A. J. COLLINS, Box R , Moorestown, N. J. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Seud postal card tor 64 page illustrated pamphlet, 
describing this great breed of cattle. 
P. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y, Brsttleboro, Vt. 
Hour 
The hot, sultry days of summer are very trying to 
young growing calves. If they are to grow and 
thrive, they must have rich pastures, cool shade, pure 
running water, and—Swift’s Soluble Blood Flour. 
It Keeps Them Thrifty 
Stunted, poorly nourished calves, lacking milk or grass, 
can be kept right on growing by feeding them 1/4 
pound or more per day of Swift’s Soluble Blood Flour 
(Protein 87%) mixed with any suitable meal feed., 
It means money for you. Write us for prices. 
Swift & Company, U. S. A, 
Animal Food Department. Desk 3 
Union Stock Yards CHICAGO 
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Jersey Cattle, Berkshire Hogs, 
Rhode Island Reds. 
it. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa. 
COTTAGE GROVE STOCK FARM 
has Cor sale Jersey Bulls from one to nine months 
old, St Lambert Strains, Oxford Down Sheep, Poland 
China Swine. S. E. GILLETT, Ravenna, Ohio. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS. 
arr bred for large production. Good size, 8trong 
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. CO RTF, L YOU, Somerville, N. J. 
bhilli farm 
Holstein Cattle. 
Home of Lord Netherland DeKol. Great sire of high 
testing cows. He has 50 A. R. O. daughters and more 
that average 4# and over than any other bull. High 
class stock for sale. Let us quote you prices on any¬ 
thing you may need. 
E. C. BRII.L, Poughquag, N. Y. 
CflD 0 A I C -Holstein-Friesian Spring Bull 
rUn OnLL Calves, from advanced registry dams 
Prices low considering quality. Write promptly. 
W. IV. CHENEY, Manlius, N. 1. 
Kalorama Farm Berkshires 
ARE BRED RIGHT; GROWN RIGHT, AND SOLD RIGHT. 
Choice Breeding Stock of the most popular imported 
and American bred strains. Would be pleased to 
describe them to you. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N. Y. 
MILK TUBES' 
Iudorsed by leading veterinary 
surgeons. Coin Silver 50c. Set of four 
$2. Teat Opener75c. Dilating Plug 25c. 
Milk Fever outfit S3. Teat Slitter 
$1.50. Postpaid on receipt of price. 
Full directions. 
GEO. P. PILLING & SON, 2233 Arch St., Phila.,Pa. 
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., Krclldoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg-, Pa, 
IMPROVED URGE YORKSHIRES English Bacon 
Hog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
Meadow Bkook Stock Farm, Rochester, Midi. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No, 80005, bred to Baron Duke 
85tli, No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
68000, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn, 
REGISTERED SHROPSHIRE RAMS 
suitable for Farmers’ flocks, in good field condition, 
at each. «J. C. DUNCAN, Lewiston, New York. 
ERSEY REDS, CHESTER WHITES. 
Choice pigs—any age of the highest standard. 
Write for 'prices and state age wanted. 
HOLMES SEED CO,, Harrisburg, Peun. 
STAR FARM 
HOLSTEINS. 
Grand Special anq flnn 
September Sale, Otv),UUU 
Stock offer largest ever been made. 
Cut prices 25% to 50% for 
30 days only. 
Send for circulars and full information, free. 
HORACE L. BRONSON, 
Department D, Cortland, N. Y. 
We want to say a few more words about 
the rare opportunity to get Holsteins from 
The Stevens Brothers-Hastings Co. of La- 
cona, N.Y., just noiv. They say they must 
sell at some price to make room for the 
offspring which are arriving at the rate of 
three a day. Better attend to it now. Farms 
at Lacona, N. Y. and Liverpool, N. Y. 
DISPERSAL SALE 
HIGH CLASS REG. HOLSTEINS 
Scarcity of help renders it impossible to retain all 
our herd. Come and take your choice. Male calves 
at almost your own price. 
KIVENBUKGH BROS., 
Hillhurst Farm, Oneida, N. Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A. R. O. Dams, and by such sires as 
Beryl Wavnes 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 Go.. N.Y. 
The Edgewater Herd, 
Huntington, L. I., New York. 
Holstein cattle of the purest breeding, Chester 
White. Poland China, Berkshire, Essex, and Duroc 
Jersey Red Swine of all ages A Splendid bred lot 
of Young Stock on Hand for Sale, also Choice Grade 
Dairy Cows. Write for prices and descriptions. 
Address \V. K. SELLECK, Uuutiugton, N. Y. 
Milk Oil 
For 
Cattle, Sheep, 
Hogs. 
Oldest American Oil). Cheapest,' 
most effective, strongest obtainable. 
1 gal. can $1.00, 52 gal. barrel StO- 
Catalog Stockmen’s Supplies Free. 
F. S. BURCH & CO., 177 Illinois Street, CHICAGO 
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