738 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER; 
October 5 , 
BREEDING AND FEEDING 0. /. C. 
SWINE. 
In breeding swine, I like to raise t\vo 
litters a year. To get early Fall litters 
we must have pigs farrow in March and 
fore part of April. I had two litters 
come the last of February and all of 
them did well. That was when we were 
having some of our coldest weather. To 
keep these pigs comfortable, I kept from 
two to three large-sized lanterns burn¬ 
ing nights in my colony houses. These 
houses are 7x8, five-foot posts, double 
boarded, paper between boards, and 
shingled roofs. Each house has a small 
yard. I let sows and pigs out into 
small yards in Spring when weather i? 
not too cold. After two weeks’ old, 
late Spring or early Fall, I let them run 
in clover and rape. As for feed for sows 
and pigs, I feed sows only twice a day 
for first two weeks; after that three 
times, and keep increasing their feed to 
make all milk possible. I give the sows 
a mixture of hominy, mixed feed and a 
little oil meal. Pigs will commence to 
eat feed about at about three weeks 
old. I feed them all the skim-milk I can 
get; in troughs separate from sow a little 
scalded hominy and mixed feed and wa¬ 
ter. It will surprise you to see the lit¬ 
tle three and four weeks’ old pigs com¬ 
mence to eat rape and clover. Feed a 
little . corn scattered for them. Spring 
pigs, with plenty of clover, rape and bar¬ 
ley for green feed, with a little grain, 
plenty of good water, a good large run, 
will do well all Summer. In the Fall 
registering calves; it would stop it, most 
emphatically, I for one, could not afford to 
register when born, because we lose from 
various causes at least 50 per cent. But 
don’t register, do not raise even unregistered 
worthless animals. h. f. shannon. 
It seems to me that the rules that are now 
in practice by both the American Berkshire 
Association and the American Jersey Cattle 
Club of doubling the fee should correct this 
condition; but I do not consider that any 
man should have a right to show purebred 
stock, Berkshires or Jerseys, which are the 
only stock we are interested in, without be¬ 
ing able to furnish the certificate of registra¬ 
tion of the individual animal. The $50 or 
$100 fee, it seems to me, is rather exorbi¬ 
tant. BILTMORE FARMS. 
It seems to me that the radical suggestion 
made by Hart Wallace, if adopted, would 
prove a great detriment to purebred stock, 
and it would stop the registration to a great 
extent. As I understand it, the theory of 
allowing purebred animals to remain un¬ 
registered until nearly two years old is to 
enable the owner to see the partial develop¬ 
ment before deciding whether animals are 
of sufficient merit to register or not. The 
present rules of the A. J. C. C. are the re¬ 
sult of careful thought and development, and 
I do not feel competent off hand to suggest 
any improvements. f. b. keeney. 
The rules covering registration of Jersey 
cattle are as near right as a set of rules 
can be made. The A. J. C. C. was wise in 
making the rules covering registration, and 
had there been a necessity for a change the 
Club would have made it long ago. The fee 
for recording is doubled after two years of 
age. I believe this should remain unchanged. 
Who is there among the breeders who can 
foresee the dairy prepotency and endowed 
dairy tendencies of an animal before he is 
one year old? I see no reason for changing 
the rule and raising the fee for older cattle. 
Wisconsin. h. c. taylor. 
feed pumpkins and the run of the clover 
and rape; increase the grain. Shut them 
up about 'October 1. Give them all they 
will eat and more solid food; sell them 
when price is high in November and see 
if pigs raised this way with clover, rape, 
sweet corn and pumpkins have not been 
as profitable as anything on the farm. 
Just a word in regard, to breeding 
stock; sows that have trot got pigs with 
them. They are fed but a. little grain 
through the year, only when; running 
with pigs, and then fed to make all milk 
possible. Through the Winter they stay 
in these colony houses with a small open¬ 
ing to go in and out when they like, with 
a bran-sack to close after them. They 
are fed inside in very coM or stormy 
weather, but most of the time out dbors; 
they have a good bed of meadow hay. 
They have a run of 25 acres the year 
round. When snow is deep they do not 
require much run. Grain is all fed dry. 
They have running water to drink; go 
and get it when they want to. Their 
food mostly in Fall and early Winter is 
green rye, to feed on pumpkins, squashes, 
mangels and sweet corn fodder. When 
Winter sets in with snow their feed con¬ 
sists of mangels, squashes, clover hay and 
rowen, with a little corn. Everything but 
the grain is raised on the farm. f. n. 
Coldbrook Springs, Mass. 
HIGH REGISTRY FEES FOR JERSEYS 
On page 647 Mr. Hart Wallace advocated 
a plan of charging $50 to $100 for regis¬ 
tering animals over one year old. His idea 
is to prevent breeders from registering so 
many inferior animals. The matter is open 
for discussion 
The problem of a satisfactory identifica¬ 
tion mark for purebred animals is one that 
wil be profitabe to the fortunate inventor. 
The only possible solution in sight is ear 
tattooing, but few have been successful in 
this, although J. L. Hope, of Florham Farms, 
has been. Then -what? In registering let 
this mark be noted, but not compulsory, be¬ 
cause a man may have only a few registered 
and is not able to comply. W. R. Spann and 
I discussed this very point this week at the 
Indiana State Fair, in regard to identifying 
“solid colored” Jerseys, and by the way I 
felt amply repaid for a nearly 800-mile trip. 
It is a great school, and better than Toronto 
as such, although the latter has so many 
more animals, the biggest show in America, 
It is hardly right to compare. Now, about 
Distillers’ Grain for Horses. —Have you 
ever fed distillers’ dried grains to horses? 
If so, with what results? I would like to 
hear from any reader of The R. N.-Y. who 
has had experience along this line. 
Ohio. j. w. g. 
BEATS THE 
Grindstone 
TEN TIMES OVER 
No pressure, no drawing 
temper, if you use the 
Practical 
Alundum 
Grinder 
with wheel revolving 
3,000 times a minute. 
Far superior to emery 
or stone. Grinds any 
tool, knife to sickle. 
Different sizes. Foot 
power attachment. 
Write for circular of particu¬ 
lars. Good agents wanted. Address, 
ROYAL Mitk CO.. 226 E. Walnut St.. Lancaster. Pa, 
COLLIE pups and white AND BltOWN 
^ FERRETS. NELSON BROS., Grove City, Pa. 
PnSI Cil E-Fox and Coon Hounds, Rabbit 
I Wil OHLL Dogs; all ages. Send stamp. 
P. L. YAKNELL, SHREVE, OHIO. 
COR SALE.— Dickinson’s reg. Delaine Rams, large 
1 boned, well covered with long white wool. Write or 
come and see me. Alex. Taylor, Moundsville, W. Va. 
REGISTERED RAMBOUILLET RAMS. 
C. W. HALLIDAY, Route 2, Hammondsport, N. Y. 
Ql) REGISTERED YEAREING RAMS for 
VU sale. Also Ewes and Ewe Lambs. 
H. B. COVERT. Lodi, Seneca County, New York. 
TOXALINE 
A CERTAIN REMEDY 
For Stomach and Lung Worms 
Quart Can, $1.50; for 25 to 30 Animals. 
Catalogue of Stockmen’s Supplies free. 
Cyril Francklyn, 72 Beaver St., New York City 
The International Silo 
An Automatic-Take-Up-Hoop. Self Adjusting. 
A Continuous, Open Door Front. An Easy 
Operating, Non-Sticking Door. A Permanent 
Ladder. Selected Tank Pine and Guaranteed 
Workmanship. INTERNATIONAL SILO 
COMPANY, Erie St., Linesville, Pa. 
JACKS 
Imported Catalonia, Majorca and Kentucky Mam¬ 
moth Jacks and Jennets, saddle horses, trotting 
and pacing stallions, Poland China and Tamworth 
Hogs. Our importation of Spanish Jacks which 
arrived August 12th, are the largest and finest ever 
brought to the United States. Our herd of Tarn- 
worths are headed by the first and second prize 
Boars at the Royal Show in England. Our catalogue 
is the finest ever issued by any Jack breeder. Write 
us your wants or visit our farms. 
J. E. COOK & CO., Lexington, Kentucky. 
BRANCH BARN : Greenville, Texas. 
IMMUNITY FROM TUBERCULOSIS 
with Prof, von Behring’s BO VO VACCINE 
Over 100,000 bovovaccinations performed. Records prove complete suc¬ 
cess, and Bovine Tuberculosis, the "great white plague” finally conquered! 
BOVOVACCINE 
is easy of application and within the means of every breeder, 
dairyman, etc. Write for details. Don’t postpone. 
C. BISCHOFF «& CO., 451 and 453 Washington St.. N. Y. ( 
mm 
paitls 
[OneIIiinq| 
> Feed is an¬ 
other. Don’t 
mix. Animals do 
better when they get 
salt when the taste 
craves it. Place 
Compressed Pure-Salt Bricks 
in their reach with our Patent Feeders. 
It’Bnotan expensive way and they get 
J the purest refined dairy salt—always 
just as they want it. That pays. Heal¬ 
ers sell it. Write us for booklet. 
Belmont Stable Supply Co., 
Patentees & Mfrs- Sta. C, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
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. Buv a pair now. 
Get quick profits. Circular Free. 
A. J. COLLINS, Box R , Moorestown, N. J, 
ENGLISH BERKSHIRES 
We now offer for immediate delivery a limited 
number of high class young boars, ready for service 
and a splendid bunch or youngsows. A iso young pigs. 
They are the large, vigorous, prolific, early maturing 
kind for which the 
KALORAMA FARM HERD 
MILK TUBES' 
Indorsed by leading veterinary 
surgeons. Coin Silver 60c. Set of four 
$2. TeatOpener75c. Dilating Plug 25c. 
Milk Fever outfit $3. Teat 8Utter 
$1.60. Postpaid on receipt of price. 
Full directions. 
GEO. P. PILLING & SON, 2233 Arch St., Phila.,Pa. 
is noted and will be sold at reasonable prices.. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, New SR>rk.. 
URGE IMPROVED ENGLISH YORKSHIRES, 
from best Importation. Addruj>s 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N,«*w York. 
DURITAN CHESTER WHITES-none better. 
1 Summer pigs sent registered and express paid at 
$10 each. W. W. FISHER. Watervliet. Mich. 
BEST DEH0RNERS 
ON EARTH cattle always. 
15 years on the market Invention 
of a veterinarian. Ask hardware deal- 
ersforthem. If they do not supply 
write for catalog and prices of 3 styles 
LEAVITT MFC. CO., URBANA, ILL. 
LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF DEHORNERS 
COD Oil C— Some very fine Registered Jersey 
rUll OHLC Calves of both sexes. Write for 
prices. WM. RISINGER, Homer City, Pa. 
R egist'd Jersey Cattle, Lin 
coin, Shropshire. Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch 
e Dogs and a variety of 
Poultry. Come see my 
and make your own 
„ , ,, selections. Send 2c. stamp 
I iuilv of l.ureka 130891 for Catalogue. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, l’enna. 
CflD C AI C—Registered Guernsey Bull, oi 
lUn OHLC year old. Address 
J. C. MILLER, R. F. D. 3, Hanover, Pa. 
AYRSHIRE BULL CALF 
FOR SALE,—Sire, Peerless of Hillhouse, No. 8643 
Imported, Grand Sire of Dam Imported. 
W. B. HORTON, Hatfield, Penn. 
CTOR SALE— Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
■ and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY. Manlius, New York. 
I A II DPI PA DM Will send out a few missionary 
LMUnLL iMnlYI bulls! Young calves richly 
bred $25. We have older ones and a few heifers for 
sale also. LAUREL FARM, Hamilton, New York. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE OF AVON. 
As I am making arrangements for my next trip to 
Scotland, I have a few very choice young Imported 
Cows, also Heifers and Bulls from Imported Sires 
and Dams, which I will offer at very attractive prices 
in order to make room for my next importation. 
Write for prices, etc., or call and see them. 
\V. P. SCHANCK, Avon. New York. 
PIIECTCD ll/UITCC-FallPies$6.00. One 
unco I cn vrniico brood sow $25.00. 
Address H. A. THATCHER, Perulack, Pa.. 
THE NEW YORK 
VII LOli 1 RLJ. FARMERS’ HOO. 
Hardy; prolific; strong fine boned; quickgrowersand 
easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University, Ithaca.N. Y. 
PUCCUIRCG—THE WHITE. BACON HOG. 
UnLOmnLO Long - bodied, Square-built, good 
grazers, good mothers, gentle, profitable. 
MORNINGSIDE FARM, Sylvania, Pa. 
ANGUS 
CATTLE AND POLAND CHINA fQR 
10 young bulls—30 pigs. . .. - 
Address MYER & SON, Bridgeville, Del. SALt 
I MPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRE AND 
CHESHIRE PIGS. Young stock from prolific 
and prize winning strains for sale. SAMUEL 
FRASER, Mgr. Fall Brook Farms. Geneseo, N. Y. 
OHIO FARM t 
hand 
Berkshire Hogs and Jersey 
battle; stock for sale; always on 
M. L. BENI 1AM, LeRoy, Ohio. 
Stone Farm BERKSHIRES; 
Rich in the Wood of Lord Premier Masterpiece^ 
Baron Duke 50th, Lord Bacon, Baron Premier 8thi„' 
Artful Bell, Charmer and Duchess, the most apr 
proved up-to-date breeding in New York State, Fur- 
price, etc., write to 
RICHARD H. STONE, Trumansburg, N. Y. 
Reg. P, Chinas, Berkshires & C. Whites 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. 
Service Boars, have stock returned, 
refund money if not satisfactory. 
Reg. Holsteins, Heifers, Bulls and 
HAMILTON & CO.,Cocbranville.Pa 
Cows in Calf. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005. bred to Baron Duke; 
85th. No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No.. 
68600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. liooklel 
on application. J. K. WATSON, Marbledale. Conn. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg-,Pa. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE 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 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. COHTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
BULL CALVES and YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, and are 
sired by Homestead Girl De Kol’s Sarcastic 
I.ad. We have sixty 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. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
3rd Bargain Counter Sale now on. 
TWO HUNDRED HEAD. 
Greatest. Offering. Lowest Prices. 
Send for illustrated Bargain Counter. 
Free to-day Address 
HORACE L. BRONSON, 
Department D, Cortland, New York. 
Aubrey Farm Berkshires. 
Our herd is headed by Lord Premier of Aubrey, an 
own son of the Great Lord Premier. We are offering 
some of his get, also a few sows in pig to him at 
attractive prices. 
J. G. & J. L. STACEY, Geneva, N. Y. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
DUROC-JERSEY HOGS 
WE OFFER A CHOICE LOT OF 
Write for Prices and Pedigrees. 
SOAPSTONE FARM, Haverford Pa. . 
0 1 A PIGS FOK SALE-6, 8 or 10 weeks 
i I* III old; 60 to 80 lbs., $15.00 pair. Selected 
Boars at $8.00 each. Shipped to any address on 
receipt of price; they are beauties. Address 
D. H. HAMIL, Walker, New York. 
SHROPSHIRE SHEEP. 
Choice Imported and Home-bred 
Aged Rams, Ewes and Ram Lambs. 
Get our prices, etc. before purchas¬ 
ing elsewhere. 
NUTWOOD FARMS, 
R. F. D. 4 - - Syracuse, New York. 
