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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
January IS, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
RATION FOR COWS AND CALVES. 
We have a dairy of 25 cows and 20 calves, 
and would like to have you name the best 
ration we could make from the following 
feeds: Ground corn, ground oats, silage, hay, 
cornstalks, cut and shredded: or would it 
be advisable to drop any of the feeds men¬ 
tioned and substitute something else? 
Mlllerton, N. Y. m. j. d. 
The questioner does not say if these 
cows are dry or giving milk, or if so, 
in what stage of lactation. If dry, a 
couple of pounds per day of the ground 
oats is all that is necessary with the 
silage and coarse foods mentioned. This 
in any case will make a proper ration 
for the calves. While oats are usually 
rather expensive, and contain a good deal 
of fibre, (when they are home-grown, 
and so the real thing, not oat hulls and 
ground corncobs, as are too many of 
those sold) there is no food that will 
build up a stronger frame, and put more 
stamina in a young growing animal, or 
more staying qualities in a milch cow, or 
that will enable her to deliver a stronger 
calf. In no case would I give any of the 
ground corn to calves or heifers intended 
for dairy cows; or to dry cows. Further, 
if the silage has in it an abundant amount 
of corn—say 50 bushels ears to any 10 tons 
of stalks—I would not feed the corn 
ground to the dairy cows. I have fed 
silage for 18 years, and milked 40 or 50 
cows, and never have found it paid to feed 
cornmeal in connection with it, except 
I had a thin cow, or one that I wanted 
to fatten. First, there is all the corn the 
cows need in the silage. Second, the 
cornmeal does not supply sufficient pro¬ 
tein, or blood and muscle-forming food. 
At present cornmeal is worth $25 per ton. 
The writer has just unloaded a car of 
dried brewers’ grains that cost $20 per 
ton, that contained 26)4 per cent pro¬ 
tein and 6 / per cent fat, about 214 times 
as much protein and twice as much fat 
as the cornmeal, but in not quite so diges¬ 
tible form. He is now unloading a car 
of pea meal at $23 per ton with nearly 
20 per cent protein, and not to exceed 18 
per cent indigestible fibre, both at less 
cost than the cornmeal, and very rich in 
the elements this lacks. I would advise 
the questioner to obtain analysis and 
prices of such feeds as he can most 
readily obtain, and select from them the 
ones he can buy the most digestible pro¬ 
tein and fat for the least money, and sell 
his cornmeal to pay for these. Should the 
silage be not abundant, or deficient in 
corn, why then I would certainly feed 
the milch cows a couple of pounds daily 
of the cornmeal, with a like amount of 
the ground oats, and the balance of such 
feed as I suggest he buy. I have simply 
mentioned the dried grains and pea meal 
as being for the time being the tw’O 
cheapest feeds I have been able to 
secure. edward van alstyne. 
12)4 pounds at from five to seven months. 
One cockerel, we had for Thanksgiving 
day, weighed 8^4 pounds alive and 6^4 
pounds dressed. We have one on hand 
that will weigh 12)4 pounds, and he is 
just seven months old. This cockerel, 
White Chief, sired by “Charles I.” out of 
Riverview Maid, would make two White 
Leghorn roosters look like 30 cents in a 
Wall Street panic after the “system” had 
got a grip on it (the 30 cents I mean). 
Naturally we feel somewhat elated with 
our success in finding “the best breed.” 
If any one of the readers of The R. 
N.-Y. has a cockerel, seven months old, 
hatched in 1906, that will outweigh White 
Chief, let him so declare, to the satisfac¬ 
tion of the editor and I will, in return, 
agree to have The R. N.-Y. sent, for 10 
weeks, to five of his friends who do not 
now take it. Declarations and names of 
five friends to be presented by or before 
February 15, 1907. davis strong. 
Connecticut. 
R. N.-Y.—That is a good cross for 
roasters, but these cross-bred birds will 
not prove satisfactory for breeding stock. 
We doubt if these cockerels used with 
other hens would give anything like the 
uniform results obtained from either 
Brahma or Wyandotte purebred. 
ARE THE HENS FED RIGHT? 
I am wondering if I am feeding my poul¬ 
try in the best way, and using a good combi¬ 
nation of feeds. The way of feeding is in 
boxes with slatted cover; the boxes contain 
dry mash, beef scraps and charcoal, which 
they do not seem to care much for, in separ¬ 
ate compartments - . The mash is composed of 
the following ingredients : 200 pounds mixed 
feed, 100 cornmeal, 100 ground oats, 100 
poultry feed, which is supposed to be com¬ 
posed mostly of ALfalfa meal, and is said to 
contain 20 per cent protein and, I believe, 
about five per cent fat. The dry mash and 
other things they have before them all the 
time, also oyster shells and grit. At night 
they are fed the following mixture of grain : 
200 pounds scorched wheat, 100 barley, 100 
cracked corn, two bushels or whole corn, giv¬ 
ing a little more than one quart to 12 hens. 
Scratching material now used is unthrashed 
oats, putting in a few bundles at a time. 
Later on shall have to use cut cornstalks. 
Kinds kept are 120 B. P. Rocks, 30 W. Wy- 
andottes, W.yandottes all pullets, Rocks all 
pullets but 30. Houses open front scratching 
shed. Thirty-six Rock pullets hatched last 
week in March are now laying 10 or more 
per day; those hatched later only one to 
three per day. Yearling hens. 30, have got 
up to four. The Wjandottes have not start¬ 
ed yet. I raised about 500 chicks this year. 
Connecticut. J. P. K. 
I think J. P. R. is feeding his fowls 
all right; a good variety and sufficient 
quantity. That they do not lay better 
must be laid to the time of year. Nature 
asks now that they devote their entire 
time to finishing their Winter suit of 
clothes. The pullets that do not have to 
have a new suit this Fall, are the ones 
to depend upon for eggs in November. 
GEO. A. COSGROVE. 
GOOD BIRDS AND GOOD OFFER. 
A prominent breeder says in “The Bus¬ 
iness Hen” that he can make White Leg¬ 
horn roasters weigh 3)4 pounds per pair 
in eight weeks It may pay him to raise 
small-sized birds, but in this section no 
one could dispose of such light weights 
and make a profit. Buyers in our sec¬ 
tion demand large birds, and will refuse to 
take anything weighing under four pounds 
to the pair. In order to meet the de¬ 
mand I have been trying to find the “best 
breed.” Plymouth Rocks were tried for 
three years, but fell behind our expecta¬ 
tions. We then tried White Wyandottes. 
and got better results, but they could not 
be branded “Best,” so last season we 
purchased a Light Brahma cockerel, and 
put this cockerel with 10 Duston-Kulp 
White Wyandotte hens, and now we feel 
quite safe in saying Eureka. Pullets 
weighed six pounds at seven months of 
age, and some of the cockerels of the 
cross, weighed from six pounds each to 
Selling High-Testing Milk. —Can a milk 
shipper get more for a milk testing 4% to 
5 per cent than for that testing slightly above 
the standard? In the general market and 
at the milk stations, except in a few local¬ 
ities, he cannot. But in nearly every large 
market there are some who will pay more for 
a high-class milk with a high butter-fat con¬ 
tent if it can be offered in a sufficient 
quantity. Generally speaking the better way 
to dispose of 5 per cent milk is to sell it as 
cream, feeding the skim-milk at home. In 
this way butter fat will net quite as much 
as in selling a low-testing milk at market 
rates. g. b. t. 
Fayetteville, N. Y. 
Dried Beet Pulp. —We have used dried 
beet pulp for four or five years in our own 
herd of from 60 to 70 registered Jersey cows. 
In our own feeding we use dried beet pulp 
in the place of bran, and practically in the 
same wav, and consider it better, pound for 
pound, than bran. From my experience in 
feeding I believe that yon can take any 
grain mixture used with any class of live 
stock and by substituting from one-fourth to 
one-third of its weight with dried beet pulp 
you can secure better results, and at a 
lower cost. When fed alone we usually 
moisten it, but if desired to mix with other 
grain it can be fed dry. but in feeding to 
horses a special care should be taken that 
it is thoroughly mixed or else moistened. 
On account of its exceeding dry nature some 
horses are apt to choke. T. f. m. 
Michigan. 
CORN PROTEGRAN 
IDEAL DAIRY FEED 
We offer Porn Protegran for January to June ship¬ 
ment. Guaranteed analysis is 334 Protein and 144 
Fat. Cows eat it greedily. It does not require a filler 
of from 3 to 5 lbs. of bran to every pound as does 
cotton seed meal. It can be fed in any quantity 
with perfect safety; it has no ill effect on animal or 
product. The manurial value is about the same as 
that of oil meal. 
We ship Corn Protegran to Southern towns, some 
of them Laving as many as three Cotton mills. If 
Corn Protegran is not better than cotton seed meal 
wliy would these people buy it? 
The value of any feed is determined by the results 
it brings compared with the cost. Corn Protegran 
will produce 
More Milk and Butter 
for the money than any other feed on the market. 
L. P. Bailey, former President Ohio State Dairy¬ 
men’s Association, Tacoma, Ohio, writes: "We have 
used several carloads of your Corn Protegran and 
find it very satisfactory for feeding dairy cows. It is 
the cheapest source I have been able to find to obtain 
Protein to balance my other feeds.’’ 
OUR OFFER 
We want every dairyman to try Corn Protegran 
and will ship any quantity from , r »00 lbs. unto a ton 
at $29.00 per ton, freight prepaid to any New York 
rate point: $28.00 per ton Syracuse rate points; $30.00 
per ton Boston rate points. Other points at equally 
low prices. When satisfactory references are fur¬ 
nished we will ship a trial order on 30 days time. We 
want you to try it and satisfy yourself as to the 
truthfulness of our claims. Could any offer be fairer? 
Samples, earlot prices or any other information 
cheerfully furnished on request. Agents wanted in 
every town. You lose money every day you do with¬ 
out Corn Protegran. Fill out coupon below and mail 
it today. 
THE DEWEY BROS. CO., Blanchester, Ohio: 
Shipme.lbs. Corn Protegran as per your offer 
Name. 
P. O... 
R. R. Station. 
References. 
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How to Build, Plant, Fill and Feed ^ ~ 
CEDAR I CA s\. A E N E l if ED 
Section addm«s door frame 
KALAMAZOO Tan M k |chl8a 0 n C01 ’ 
P ERCHEON STALLION COLT, 20 mos. old, 
weighs 1300 lb and registered: guaranteed sound; 
price $450. Address R. N. JQNES, Mercer, Pa. 
F OR SALE—Alderney Calf, male, 8 weeks old, 
$20.00; Alderney Heifer, 1 year old, $40.00; Al¬ 
derney Bull, 3 years old, $75.00 (Fine Stock). 
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, Milford, Del. 
THIS MEANS JUST what IT SAY8. These are not 
“razor backs” but pedigreed pigs. Eligible to Register 
k - and are FREE, except Express, to any 
.llvemanorboy. One or more of these 
Lpigs easily secured. For particulars 
&copy of Beat Swine Magazine, write 
SWINE, Box 15, Freeport, Ill. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires and C. Whites.' 
8 wks. and older, mated not aktn*. Ser¬ 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money if not satisfactory. Reg. 
Holsteins. Heifers, Bulls and Cowa 
in Calf. Hamilton &Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding; the best at reason 
able prices. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg - , Pa. 
KALORAMAFARM BERKSHIRES 
SPECIAL OFFERING of 50 Fall Pigs. 
$6.00 each or $11.00 per pair, not akin. Your money 
back if not satisfied. Also a few high class boars 
ready for service and some splendid young sows. 
They are all Kalorama Farm quality. Address 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N. Y. 
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. 
08600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
B ERKSHIRE PIGS, $r,.oo up; Female Collie PupB, 6 months, 
$5.00; White Holland Turkeys, $3.50; Bud Orpington Cockerels, 
$1.00. Stock strictly pure. W. A. LOTHERS, Peru Lack, Pa. 
LARGE POLAND-CHINAS. 
A lot of good Spring Boars, Yearling Sows Bred, 
choice Spring Gilts Bred, Fall Pigs and Fancy Collie 
Pups. Address, F. C. HEASLEY, Route 4, Mercer, Pa. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
May, June, August and September farrow. Silver 
Stock. Five strains not akin. Young Boars and 
Brood Sows. All registered stock. Prices reasonable. 
E. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pliarsalia, New York 
DRIMRfKE QTflPtf FARU — barge Improved York- 
rttlMnUot OlUM r AnIVI shires: no better: from 
imported stock. A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y. 
F OR SALE—Duroc Jerseys, Bred Sows and Fall 
Pigs, Choice Bronze Turkeys. Partridge Wyan¬ 
dottes, Partridge P. Rocks, Barred P. Rocks, Rouen 
Ducks, Scotch Collie Dogs bred from imported stock. 
J. H. LEWIS & SON, Cameron, W. Va. 
02 
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 
pigs often dress 350 lbs. Buy a pair now. 
Get quick profits. Circular Free. 
| A. J. COLLINS, Box R , Moorestown, N. J. 
FOREST FARM 
Imported Guernsey Cattle Only 
Herd headed by Champion Island-bred Bull 
ST. A M A N T 
Our Herd numbers over 125 Head which was the 
pick of the Island. Cows, Heifers and Bull Calves 
may be selected by those who wish to improve and 
increase their herds. 
PIGGERY DEPARTMENT 
Contains Champion English-bred BERKSHIRES, 
MIDDLE YORKSHIRES and TAMWORTHS. 
A. A. HOUSMAN. Prop., Babylon, L. I. 
M. S. Secord, Superintendent. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
CIR nnn Thisisthe Report of my ^ic nnn 
01 Jj UUU Great DEC. Special Sale 0 I U j U U U 
Tf> accommodate the many who were unable to buy 
in December, I will continue cut prices on Registered 
Holstein Cows, Heifers, Calves and Service Bulls 
for the next 30 days. 
qnn head to select from qnn 
OUU During This Special Sale OUU 
HORACE L. BRONSON, Dept. D, Cortland, New York. 
BARBER DE KOL, 
4 mo. old Holstein Bull for $37.50 with all registry 
papers, He is a promising individual in every way. 
His dam, granddam and great granddam are all great 
producers, ranging from 66 to 104 lbs. milk per day, 
two of them making official records of 25 and 30“:! lbs. 
each, the latter being the world's record at the tini6. 
First remittance for this bull takes him; should you 
be too late your money will be returned. 
STEVENS BROTHERS-HASTINOS COMPANY, Lacona, N. Y 
P. S.—Bull advertised in last issue is sold. 
briLiIj f’a.plm: 
Holstein cattle. 
Home of Lord Netherland DeKol. Great sire of high 
testing cows. He has 50 A. R. O. daughters and more 
that average 44 and over than any other bull. High 
class stock for sale. Let us quote you prices on any¬ 
thing you may need. 
E. C. BRILL, Poughquag, N. Y. 
DISPERSAL SALE 
HIGH GLASS 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. 
RIVENBURGH BROS., 
Hillhurst Farm, Oneida, N. Y. 
F OB SALE— Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y.-Brattleboro. Vt. 
F OR SALE—Fancy yoke of Oxen (Devons) 4 years 
old. M. B. Fellows, Howe Cave, Schoharie Co., NY 
Pnllori Durham Cattle. Both sexes for sale! 
rUIICll UU I II a III Buff Plymouth Rock Cockerels 
$1 each. A. E. LEEDOM, Freeland, Mus. Co., Ohio. 
JERSEYS 
Bred from the best families. Special prices on 
young bulls from officially tested dams. 
A. S. BELL, West Liberty, W. Ya. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa 
ICIJCCYQ—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
VkflwC I O sale, 2 cows, 4 heifers, 22 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenberg, Pa. 
GUERNSEYS OF ALL AGES FOR SALE 
Two Bulls old enough for service; one imported. 
Farmer's prices. 
A. S. BELL, West Liberty, W. Va. 
FLORHAM GUERNSEYS. 
The Show Ring successes and very strong repre¬ 
sentation in Advanced Register Annals prove that 
we have BEAUTY and UTILITY combined in 
a high degree. 
Cows and Heifers for Sale, 
both home-bred and imported, and of all degrees 
of excellence. 
tar- Inspection invited. Tuberculin-tested. 
J. L. HOPE, Sup’t., Madison, New Jersey. 
BULL CALVES and YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. Ail are from officially tested dams, and are 
sired by Homestead Girl De Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have over 40 daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-EKIESIANS. ,, 
are bred for large production. Good Bize, 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 you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. COKTKLYOU, Somerville, N.J. 
KENTUCKY 
JACK FARM 
We have tor sale 
JACKS, JENNETS 
and MULES. 
Our barns are full of big 
blackjacks, the kind that 
will please you. Write, or 
come to see us, a large lot 
to select from. 
JOE E. WRIGHT, Junction City, Kentucky. 
JACKS, JACKS 
37 Jacks 37—Newton, Kas. 
70 Jacks 70 | 35 Jennets 35 
30 Saddle Stallions 30 
lO Trotting Stallions 10 
lO Pacing Stallions lO 
LEXINGTON, KY. 
We are In the greatest breeding district 
in the world for Mammoth Jacks, Saddle 
and Harness Horses, and wo have the 
grandest lot to show you of any firm in the country. It is to your 
Interest to inspect our stock before buying. Write for catalogue 
or come to see us. J. F. COOK A CO., Lexington, Kentucky. 
BRANCH BARN, NEWTON, KANSAS. 
