1906. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
8i9 
WHERE TO GET DAIRY COWS. 
Most of the cows in this section 
(Windham, N. Y.) are raised here with 
the exception of some new stock that is 
brought in to improve the dairies. 1 
once attended a sale of 21 fine grade Jer¬ 
seys ; every one had been raised on the 
farm and none of them over nine years 
old. This was a little exceptional, but 
most of them are raised by the owners 
or their neighbors. For the past two 
years I have had some experience with 
quite another method of securing dairy 
cows in Lancaster County, Penn.; there 
nearly all the calves are fattened for 
market, and only now and then one is 
raised. The farmers depend on the stock 
dealer to supply them with cows when 
needed. He, of course, gets them from 
adjoining counties from the farmers who 
have a cow to sell, usually the poorest 
one first. This method has made it a 
dumping ground for all the scrub cows 
of the surrounding country, and has done 
more to injure the dairy business than 
any one thing else could have done. As 
a creamery butter maker in both sections 
I have had opportunity to study the sub¬ 
ject from the inside and make compari¬ 
sons. Although I cannot give the exact 
figures the average test in the last section 
is nearly one per cent lower than in the 
other, and the yield per cow fully one- 
fifth less. From these observations it 
would seem that neither the individual 
nor the community can afford to let an¬ 
other raise their cows for them unless 
they know something of their record. 
JOHN D. HOWARD. 
COSGROVE'S POULTRY ACCOUNT 
FOR SEPTEMBER. 
I find on comparing my September ac¬ 
count with the laying record for the same 
month last year, that my hens are not 
laying anywhere near as well as they were 
a year ago. The first week in September 
this year there were 664 eggs laid; last 
year the number in the same week, was 
928, and about the same proportion was 
continued all through the month. Natur¬ 
ally I wanted the hens to do extra well 
this year when their doings were to be 
published in The R. N.-Y., but 1 cannot 
say I expected they would, for I knew 
the proportion of pullets in the flock was 
much less this year than a year ago. It 
is nearly, if not quite always, true that a 
pullet lays more eggs the first year—that 
is, during the year from the time she lays 
her first egg—than she ever will in any 
subsequent year; and the loss in number 
the second year is sometimes as high as 
40 per cent, though usually about 25 to 
33 per cent. So it can be readily seen that 
in a flock which is largely composed of 
hens two years old or more, the number 
of eggs received, all other conditions be¬ 
ing the same, would be many less than if 
the greater part of the flock were pullets. 
September 14, 623 eggs this week, as 
against 845 same week last year. An¬ 
other reason for the falling off in egg 
production is that a larger number of the 
hens are moulting at the same time than 
usual. 
September 21, 555 eggs laid this week, 
901 same week last year. I am surprised 
to continue to receive orders for eggs to 
set. Unless a man has an extra good 
place to keep them, I do not think it pays 
to raise late chicks. My experience is that 
with the best of care late chicks will al¬ 
ways make undersized fowls. Although 
this is no detriment so far as egg pro¬ 
duction is concerned—in fact, I think the 
smaller birds are almost uniformly the 
better layers—yet if one tabes pride in the 
appearance of his flock, the undersized 
ones are a sort of an eyesore to him, and 
worth less to sell either as breeders or as 
market poultry'. 
September 28, 448 eggs laid this week, 
810 same week last year. This, with 118 
m the last two days of the month, makes 
2,408 in September. A year ago there 
were 3,698 in the same month. 
A reader of The R. N.-Y. asks how 
many hens I have. This is a very perti¬ 
nent question, as unless the number is 
known it is impossible to tell whether the 
record shows good laying or not; and as 
The R. N.-Y. is constantly receiving new 
subscribers (for which let us all give 
thanks) who are not familiar with previ¬ 
ous reports, it is quite important that the 
number of fowls be stated. This month I 
shipped 59 hens to market, killed two and 
had one die, and on the last of the month 
had 317 hens on hand. This correspond¬ 
ent also wants to know what I call broil¬ 
ers. In the Spring chicks that weigh two 
to 2]/ 2 pounds each are sold as broilers, 
and later in the season the market will 
take as broilers chicks that weigh up to 
three or four pounds; though chicks 
weighing four pounds or over are usually 
called ‘‘soft roasters.” This is live weight. 
I seldom dress any chicks or fowls except 
for home use or to accommodate a neigh¬ 
bor. 
Two foxes have succumbed to strych¬ 
nine, but there seems to be plenty left, as 
two days ago we saw a fox chasing the 
chicks back of my barn, and within 20 
feet oT it, and to-day I saw one in the lot 
in front of my house; he was in the mid¬ 
dle of the acre and a half lot and there 
were chicks scattered all over the lot. I 
“hollered” at him and he ran towards the 
woods, but as there were chicks between 
him and the stone wall, he put chase after 
one of the chicks. My boy ran after him 
and threw a stone at him, when he left the 
chick and jumped the stone wall into the 
woods. I his was about the cheekiest per¬ 
formance I ever knew a fox to do. 
Receipts and disbursements for the 
month have been as follows: 
Market eggs. 90 doz. at 32c.$ 28 80 
Market eggs, 90 doz. at 34c. 30.00 
hggs to set. 8.04 
Three cockerels . o.OO 
Broilers . 12.20 
59 hens sold. 35.55 
$121.79 
raid for grain. 48.48 
Balance to credit side....,.$ 73.31 
GEO. A COSGROVE. 
SPREAD OF CHICKEN BUSINESS. 
The poultry business is gaining In this 
section; consist of B. P. Rocks, Buff Orping¬ 
ton, and R. I. Reds, mostly B. P. Rocks. I 
have about 100 R. I. Reds. Poultry is just 
a side issue here mostly. I expect to make 
poultry my business after a time, and only 
keep the R. I. Red. l. n. m. 
Bromley, Ky. 
This is a great poultry center, and a great 
many are breeding for fancy birds entirely. 
On the other hand, some of the farmers in 
(his vicinity are breeding for fancy stock 
while others as a side line breed for eggs 
and meat. We have two poultry dealers in 
this city who do a commission and shipping 
business, who buy up all surplus stock and 
eggs throughout the county. The poultry 
business in this county is becoming a big 
feature, and prospects are very encouraging. 
Payette, Mo. v. B. 
'lliere is twice as much poultry raised in 
this section this year as there was last year. 
The breed that is gaining ground very rap¬ 
idly is the Rhode Island Red, first for their 
hardiness; second, for their good laying qual¬ 
ities, and third, for their beauty. Raising 
poultry is a side issue on the farm, but is 
extensively practiced by the women as their 
way of making money. Two men around here 
make it a special feature. The combination 
of the egg and meat trade is most in favor. 
We think there is an excellent prospect for 
the future, as there are dozens of incubators 
shipped in here this year. There has been 
a poultry association organized here with 
over 40 very enthusiastic members. 
Farina, Ill. c. W. D. 
For the most part poultry raising is car¬ 
ried on as a side issue with farming; mostly 
meat and eggs combined. There are some 
who place the fancier's side of the business 
first. The business in general has increased 
quite a good deal in the last few years. The 
breeds of the American class are in the lead. 
The Rocks are most numerous, but the R. I. 
Reds are gaining rapidly: they are better 
layers, make fine market fowls and are very 
hardy. i j. s. w. 
Palestine, Ill. 
ACCIDENTS 
will happen. The colts will get 
hurt. Any Soft inflamed Bunch 
can be removed in a pleasing 
manner with 
ABS0RBINE 
No blister. No hair gone. 
Comfort for the horse. Profit 
for you. $ 2.00 per bottle de¬ 
livered. Book 4-B free. 
ABSORBINE, JR., for man¬ 
kind, $1.00 Bottle. Removes the 
black and blue from a bruise 
at once. Stop Toothache, Re¬ 
duce Swellings. Genuine manu¬ 
factured only by 
W, F.YOUNG, P.D.F. 88 Monmouth St, Soringfield,Mass. 
»»juu wine auvtjruseis iutjuiiuu jlhis 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 14. 
WORMS 
, are now In season. They are quickly 
eradicated by 
Summers’ 
Worm Powders 
Thirty Years’ Popularity; Dead Shot 
every time; Largest Sale. 7-lb. pkg., 
$1.00; 3-lb. pkg., 50c. Of all Druggists or 
CYRIL FRANKLYN, 
72 Beaver Street, New York. 
Illustrated Catalogue of 
Stockmen’s Supplies Free- 
IMPORTED CATALONA, MAJORIC 
AND KENTUCKY BRED JACKS. 
We have the grandest lot of 
Imported Catalona, Majoric and 
Kentucky bred jacks ever offered 
by any firm. Our stock of saddle, 
trotting and pacing stallions is 
also very large. Boland China 
and Tamworth Hogs. Write for 
Catalogue. Address 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, 
Lexington Ky. 
Large English Berkshire Pigs. Female Collie 
Puppies, B. Rock and Buff Orpington Chickens. Prices 
right, stock as represented, w. a. bothers, Peru i.aek, Pu. 
Registered Angora Goats, Rambouillet sheep, 
Holstein cattle. J. E. VanGelder, Hammondsport.N.Y. 
FERRETS FOR SALE. Rat Hunters. 
Prices Right. Send for free book. 
C. M. SACKETT, New London, Ohio. 
'EN VARIETIES, Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys, 
sat. guar.; cat. fr. W. Raby <& Son, Millersburg, O. 
S. G. W. Leghorn Pullets 
A 
FEW 
LEFT. For sale at 75 eents and $1.00 each. 
EDGAR J. TAYLOR, Westbrook, Ct. 
EMPIRE STATE S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS 
Winners at N. Y. State Fair, 1001-05. Cockerels and 
Pullets, five months old, $ 1.00 each. Catalogue f-'ee. 
_ C. H, ZIMMER, R. 1>. 41, W eedsport, N. Y. 
PFKIN mmKS Now is the time to get your Fall 
. show birds from yards contain¬ 
ing Eirst Prize pair at N. Y. State Fair. 1905, also 
many other winners. Let us know your wants, $1.00 
to $3.00 each. WALTER McEVVAN, Lauder¬ 
dale Farm, Loudonville, Albany Co., N. V. 
H* P - RHODE ISLAND REDS. Partridge and 
White Wyandottes. Fine stock from best strains. 
Return privilege. Cockerels and Pullets $2 to $25 
each. SINCLAIR SMITH, 002 5th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
West Main St., 
New Kochelle, N. Y. 
Bonnie Brae Poultry Farm, 
b hfgh e ciis°s f Single and Rose Comb White Leg¬ 
horn Chickens and Mammoth Pekin Ducks, winners 
IIUIII of 38 ribbons at Madison Square Garden, Pough¬ 
keepsie and Danbury Shows season 1900, offer special 
bargain prices of mated pens, 10 yearling hens and 
one selected cockerel of a fine strain, Single or Rose 
Comb White Leghorns, $15. One thousand laying 
pullets now ready, $1.50 to $3 each. Five hundred 
to c $ k io re iacK Two Thousand Choice Pekin Ducks 
for breeding. $1 to $2 each. Largest plant in the vicinity 
of New York City. Incubators, 10,000 eggs capacity. 
EABLT C HICKS PAY BIG 
Hatched in January, Feb¬ 
ruary and March, they make 
big profits. Hatch them in 'a 
BANTA INCUBATOR.' 
Heat uniform, case tight, 
, ventilation gives strong 
chicks, regulator reliable. Ten 
- minutes work daily. Newcata- 
logfree. Bant»-Band»r Mfg. Co . Depi. 4e.Ligonlef.lnd. 
i Our 
j Guarantee 
l Protects you 
| gm DAYS FREE TRIAL 
■ Thoroughly testa “Dandy” Green 
■ h ■ Bone Cutter. Try green bone—it’s 
■ mm a cheap chicken feed. Increase 
your egg supply. Write for cata¬ 
log. Stratton Mfg. Co., Box 108, Xrie, Fa* 
MORE Wyot^Im^oIIrThlckenlT^o^profttrblWeerThomU 
■ ■ m MM mm mm P Iont J o{ cut green bone—It’s * che*p feed— 
IjnILKFN makes lots of eggs—fine, fat birds. 
ZL Grind it in this Standard Bone. ' 
nfl M IT V Cutter and feed it fresh for 
I 1 ” " H fci 1 best result*. This 18.80 Cut- I 
ter just what you want for the^ 
Tarm. W rite today tor free trial plan and prices of other ™ 
sizes—all made and guaranteed by a responsible concern? 
Standard Bone Cutter Co„ Milford, Masi. 
Hatch Chickens by 
Steam with the 
EXCELSIOR IHCUBATOR 
Or WOODEN HEN 
Simple, perfect, self-regulating. 
Hatch every fertile egg. Lowest 
priced first-class hatchers made. 
GEO. II. STAHL, Quincy, Ill. 
' Send for free | 
Catalogue. 
URE HATCH 
S INCUBATORShatch 
better than hens. If 
not, we take back. We 
ship, freight paid. 10 
years' highest reoord 
in hatching, and low- 
est prices in selling. 
Write today for free catalog, to 
Sure Hatch Incubator Co. 
Box 44 Fremont, Neb.;orDepl 44 Indianapolis,Ind. 
A Moulting Hen 
Needs a Tonic 
Shorten the non-productive moult¬ 
ing period—hasten the return of 
normal vigor in the hen, and be 
ready to reap a harvest while the’ 
rest of “hendom” are still shedding 
feathers. A daily use of Dr. Hess 
Poultry Pan-a-ce-a will help you do 
it. It is a perfect aid to digestion 
and causes the maximum amount of 
food to be assimilated and hens to 
become profitable layers throughout 
the winter. 
HESS 
Poultry PAN-A-CE-A 
is a scientific tonic, the prescription of 
Dr. Hess (M. D.,D. V. S.) and the result 
of experiments conducted by him in 
hisown poultry yards. It contains just 
the elements to make the hen in con¬ 
finement as natural as she would be at 
liberty. It cures, gapes, cholera, roup, 
indigestion, etc. Poultry Pan-a-ce-a has 
the endorsement of leading poultry as¬ 
sociations inUnitedStatesandCanada. 
Costs but a penny a day for 30 hens, 
and is sold on a written guarantee. 
1} lbs. 25c., mall or'l 
express 40c. ( Except in Canada 
5 lbs. 60c. > and extreme 
12 lbs. 41.25. 1 West and South. 
25 lb. pall, 42.50. J 
Send 2 cents for Dr. Hess 48-page Poultry 
Book, free. 
DR. HESS <fc CLARK, 
Ashland, Ohio. 
Instant Louse Killer Kills Lice. 
15,000 FERRETS. Perfect workers. 
These animals exterminate rats, hunt 
rabbits. 48-page illus. book 6 c. Cir. price 
list free. S. FARNSWORTH, Middletown, Ohio. 
UTILITY! 
Laying ability flrst.standard require¬ 
ments second. LARGEST POULTRY 
PLANT IN AMERICA. S.C White 
Leghorns, White Wyandottes, Barred 
Plymouth Rocks. Free Booklet. 
WOODLANDS FARM, Iona, New Jersey. 
Poultry Supplies 
We keep everything 
in the Poultry Line 
—Fencing, Peed, In¬ 
cubators, Live Stock, 
Brooders—anything— 
.t’s our business. Call or let us send 
you our Illustrated Catalog it’s free. 
Excelsior Wire & Poultry Supply Co., 
Dept. HG, 26-28 Vesey StT, New York. 
CCDpCTC Kaised in small lots are strong and 
I LnilL I O healthy. Warranted good rat and 
rabbit hunters. Descriptive circular and price list 
free. Shady Lawn Ferret Farm, New London, Ohio. 
SPORTING AND PET DOGS, 
Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Pigeons, 
Ferrets and Rabbits. Eight 
eents for fifty page illustrated 
catalogue. 
C. G. LLOYDT, 
Dept. K, Sayre, Pa. 
FOR <sAI F~ FOX hounds, coon and 
1 VMY KABBIT DOGS; FERRETS. 
Send stamp. PAXTON YARNELL, Slireve. Ohio. 
SINGLE COMB BUFF ORPINGTON, 
Rose Comb R. I. Red, Buff Wyandotte, Barred Rock 
Cockerels and a few pullets for sale. Illustrated 
descriptive circular free. A. H. KANAGY. Milroy, Pa. 
ROCK-HOLLAND FARM 
W. Plymouth Rocks ami \V. Holland Turkeys 
NEW LAID EGGS 
Wanted for retail trade. Top cash price for strict)-/ 
C. H. SPENC”- ' ~ - 
fresh stock. 
l sCER, Phenix, R. I. 
m* 
[API.E VIM, A POULTRY YARDS can till orders from all vari¬ 
eties, Andalusians, Hocks, Wyandottes, Minorcaa, leghorns, 
Hamburgs, Spanish, Anronas, Javaa. W. G. Mosher,Sylvania,Pa. 
1000 BARRED ROCKS. SrttKi’SS; 
low 90 acre farm well equipped for the business can 
be had tor nominal r ent. BOX 84, Olneyville, R. I. 
OSE COMB Brown Leghorn Cockerels. Best strain. 
Price reasonable. I. 0. Hawkins, Bullville, N. Y. 
f> ARRED, BUFF AND WHITE PLYMOUTH 
ROCKS, White Wyandottes, White Minoreas, 
White Leghorns, Mammoth Pekin Ducks; $3.00 each, 
$7..)0 for trio, $12.00 for breeding pen. Catalogue free, 
EDWARD G. NOONAN, Proprietor East Donegal 
Poultry Yards, Marietta, Pennsylvania. 
R 
OlIRLE YOUR EGG YIELD 
Fresh, raw, green bon e. contains over 
four times as much “protein” and 
other egg-making materials, as grain. 
It takes the place of worms and bugs 
in fowls’ diet; that’s why it gives 
more eggs—-greater fertility—stronger 
chicks—earlier broilers and layers—larg¬ 
er ' m a r k e t fowls, and bigger profits. You 
F. W. MANN CO 
can cut it most easily, rapidly and best 
with 
IVTann’c Latest Mod el 
iviailll 3 BONE CUTTER 
Automatically adapts cutting to your 
strength. Never clogs. Cuts all adher¬ 
ing meat and gristle. We send it oa 
IO DAVS FREE TRIAL. No money m 
advance. Catalogue f> ee. 
Bos 15» Mlliord, Mass. 
