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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
April 13, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
EXPERIENCE WITH MILCH GOATS. 
Three or four weeks ago a correspond¬ 
ent, I think from Illinois, made some in¬ 
quiry relative to milch goats. Since that 
time I have been waiting with interest 
to see if anyone would answer his ques¬ 
tions, as I am also one of the many who 
are interested in the “poor man’s cow.” 
In lieu of something better I will offer 
my little experience which extends over 
a period of about four years. I find the 
goat is in very deed the poor man’s 
friend; that a man can keep about 10 
goats on what it would cost to keep one 
cow; also, that by tethering in odd places 
and along the roadside they need very 
much less range than if left free to run 
at will. They prefer brush and weeds to 
the best grass. An ordinary 20-foot wire 
chain will give them all the range they 
need for one day. I keep four females 
and a buck which I have raised myself, 
and find that not every goat is a first- 
class milker, but their average is fully as 
good as cows. For instance, one of my 
doqs gave milk for 14 months, from one 
quart to three pints twice a day, and has 
been dry five months and about to give us 
kids again. We have a little girl nine 
years old who can milk all of them and 
take them out and bring them in, so you 
see they are easy to take care of. In 
the Winter, when there is snow on the 
ground, I am in the habit of giving them 
each a handful of ground feed (corn 
and oats) morning and evening when 
tied in the sheds, but when they are run¬ 
ning out where they can get brush to 
eat, I only feed once a day the grouncl 
feed. The cold rains of Spring and Fall 
are bad for them. They need to be kept 
dry in cold weather. From $5 to $8 will 
buy a good doe; from $1 to $3 a young 
one. The United States Government has 
taken up the question of a “poor man’s 
cow” that may be kept in very limited 
quarters with small expense, and last 
year imported a herd of 50 Malta goats 
and shipped them to their experimental 
station in Connecticut with the end in 
view of eventually supplying the poor 
man with the best breed of milch goats. 
There are many things I have learned by 
experience that the agricultural bulletin 
does not give, but I hope to learn of 
some other person in the East who is in¬ 
terested in the milch goat. The follow¬ 
ing extract from this month’s “Life and 
Health” will be pertinent to the subject: 
No Tuberculosis in Goat's Milk. 
The milk of the goat has of late been 
the subject of much investigation, and the 
highest medical authorities are unanimous in 
declaring it to be the most wholesome and 
desirable milk obtained from animals for 
human consumption. To begin with, the goat 
is extremelyinsusceptibleto, and indeed prac¬ 
tically immune to, tuberculosis. It contracts 
this dread disease only in conditions which 
can hardly come about in the ordinary course 
of things. Next, goat’s milk is more nearly 
allied than any other to human milk, not 
only in its composition, but also in its pe¬ 
culiar fermentative properties—an important 
point. It has been established beyond refu¬ 
tation that infants deprived of their mother's’ 
milk thrive upon goat’s milk much better 
than on that of any other animal. 
FRANCIS WHEATON. 
Rockland Co., N. Y. 
RAPE FOR HOG PASTURE. 
I have about one acre of land which I 
wish to sow to rape for hog pasture. How 
shall I handle it to obtain best results, and 
how many pigs, with sow, will it furnish 
pasture for, with grain ration? If sown 
with oats or barley should it be sown with 
drill at same depth as other seed? p. f. 
Savannah, N. Y. 
Rape is comparatively a new plant in 
our American agriculture, yet under fa¬ 
vorable conditions it is capable of yield¬ 
ing enormous quantities of most palatable 
and nutritious forage, although the per¬ 
centage of water is rather high. Yields 
as great as 36 tons per acre in two cut¬ 
tings are reported from the Wisconsin 
Station. Rape forage contains a relative¬ 
ly high percentage of protein and this 
combined with its great palatability makes 
it especially adapted for either milk pro¬ 
duction or the fattening of lambs. On 
our own farm we have pastured cows 
upon rape for two hours in the morning 
without notable effects upon the flavor of 
the evening milk, and with marked in¬ 
crease in quantity. Rape is typically a 
cool weather plant, and has been found 
best suited to Canada and the northern 
tiers of the States. It is a quick-growing, 
heavy feeder and satisfactory yields re¬ 
quire a deep, naturally moist (not wet) 
soil supplied with abundant fertility. 
Sown on dry, infertile hillsides, it will 
be a conspicuous failure. It is most es¬ 
sential to get seed of the true Dwarf 
Essex. There are other sorts grown for 
the oil-bearing seeds that are nearly 
worthless for forage purposes. It can be 
sown either in drills or broadcast, but 
larger yields can' be secured by sowing 
in drills, 30 inches apart at the rate of 
two. pounds of seed per acre and then 
cultivating frequently. If sown broad¬ 
cast, four pounds per acre should be 
used. Too thick seeding seems to inter¬ 
fere .seriously with the normal develop¬ 
ment of the plant. 
There have been many experiments in 
using rape as a food for sheep, to which 
purpose it seems especially adapted, but 
only a little attention has been given its 
use for s\#*ne. However, the Wisconsin 
and Ontario (Canada) Stations have 
made some reports upon feeding it to 
swine which have been entirely favorable. 
Pigs eat it readily, especially if a little 
short of other food, and it certainly can 
be made largely to replace grain. Exact 
figures cannot be given, but an acre of 
good rape may be expected, with some 
grain added, to carry, say 25 pigs for a 
period of 10 or possibly 12 weeks. At the 
Wisconsin Station it was found that an 
acre of good rape effected a saving of 
about 2,600 pounds of grain, and that the 
pigs made very satisfactory gains. In 
sowing rape along with Spring grain, it 
is best to sow. it from the grass-seeder at¬ 
tachment, letting it fall ahead of the hoes 
which will cover it sufficiently. Nearly 
always we make the mistake of covering 
small seeds too deeply. At the Iowa 
Station, a seeding of six pecks of oats 
together with one pound of rape gave a 
yield of 60 bushels of oats per acre, and 
in addition gave a yield of 18 tons per 
acre of rape in October—a wonderful 
showing. Farmers’ Bulletin, No. 11, 
United States Department of Agriculture, 
is probably the best publication upon rape 
that is available. 
JARED VAN WAGENEN, JR. 
HAD TERRIBLE ECZEMA 
Caused Intense Suffering—GrewWorse 
Under Best Medical Treatment— 
Skin Now Smooth as Ever. 
Used Cuticura Remedies. 
“Some time ago I suffered terribly with 
eczema, and I had the best medical at¬ 
tendance, but the more medicine I took 
the worse it seemed to get. I kept on 
with medicine for about five weeks.until 
I saw 1 the Cuticura Remedies advertised, 
and I at once purchased the Cuticura 
Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura 
Resolvent, but had not the slightest hope 
of them curing me. After I had used the 
first set of the Cuticura Remedies I saw 
the improvement, and in just six weeks 
my skin was as smooth as ever. I advise 
any one suffering from this terrible dis¬ 
ease to use the Cuticura Remedies. Henry 
J. Stelljes, 132 Spring St., Charleston, 
S. G, June 12, 1906.” 
SIM FARM HOISTEINS 
Duad 2d is one of “ Star Farm’s ” famous cows. 
She gave over a forty quart can full of milk in 
twenty-four hours; she averaged over eighty pounds 
of milk per day for a week. She can produce $200 
worth of milk in one year; her calves are worth $100 
each. Total income from Duad 2d, $300 per year; 
cost to keep, $42; net earnings, $258. Duad 2d is one 
of a great many heavy producing registered cows 
that will be sold during my great spring special sale. 
Also: 50 Registered Males; 
100 “ Calves; 
100 “ Cows. 
Reduced prices, all guaranteed, registered and 
tuberculin tested. $5,000.00 guarantee on every 
animal offei’ed. 
CIRCULARS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FREE. WRITE TO-DAY. 
HORACE L. BRONSON, 
DEPT. D. CORTLAND, N. Y. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 14. 
Are 
You 
Feeding 
Lice 
Don’t try keeping hens and lice at 
the same time. If you do, the lice 
will have the benefit, the hens the 
annoyance, you the experience. Get 
rid of lice before experience costs too 
much. Dust hens, nests, platforms, 
every nook and cranny with 
Instant 
Louse Killer 
One or two applications will rid the 
house and hens of every mite and body 
louse. Instant Louse Killer kills lice 
on poultry, horses, cattle, sheep ticks, 
bugs on cucumbers, squash and melon 
vines, cabbage worms, slugs on rose 
bushes, etc. It is also a perfect dis¬ 
infectant and deodorizer. Sold on 
a written guarantee. Comes in 
shaker-top can for convenient use 
winter or summer. See that the word 
"instant” is on the can, as there are 
many imitators. 
1 lb. 25 cents') Except In Canada 
„.. . V and extreme 
«> lbs. bU cents J West and South. 
If your dealer cannot supply you, 
we will send i lb. by mail or express, 
prepaid, for 35 cents. 
Manufactured by 
Dr. HESS & CLARK, 
Ashland, Ohio. 
W/ 
LABEL 
DANA’S EAR LABELS 
ire stamped with any name of address with serial 
lumbers. They are simple, practical and a distiuet 
md reliable mark. Samples Free. Agents Wanted. 
3. H, DANA, 74 Main St., West Lebanon, N.H. 
CORN PROTEGRAN 
digested and assimilated. Sold under stronges 
guaranty. Send for proofs. 
THE DEWEY BROS. OO., Box 656,Blanchester,Ohi 
Maple Row Stock Farm Registered Ayrshire 
75 head of all ages. Bred from the best milkin 
strain of Ayrshires. Prices reasonable. Write, c 
come and see them. F. H. I’ookinghara, Cherry Creek, N. Y 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa. 
LAUREL FARM 
-HFGISTERED JERSEYS 
only. Increase of herd 
for sale. Address 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, New York. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y,-Brattleboro, Vt. 
Pure Bred Registered Holstein-Friesian 
YEARLING BULLS 
I have several large, handsome, well-grown, thor¬ 
oughbred animals, now over a year old, ready for 
service. From choice dams and eelobrated sires. 
Guaranteed perfect in every respect. At prices 
within easy reach of any farmer. Full description 
and pedigree upon request. 
HENRY LACY, Syracuse, N.Y. 
BULL CALVES ^ 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 I)e Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have over 40 daughters of this Bull that 
will lie kept in the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
Hnlctoin Riillc of choicest breeding, for sale at 
nuiolclll DUIIa Farmers’Prices. Write for par¬ 
ticulars. Also large English Yorkshires, fine spring 
Pigs. VALLEVISTA FARMS, Albany, N. Y. 
COK SALE— Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
■ and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
JACKS, JACKS 
27 Jacks 27—Newton,Kas 
70 Jacks 70 | 35 Jennets 35 
30 Saddle Stallions 30 
10 Trotting Stallions IO 
10 Pacing Stallions IO 
LEXINGTON, KY. 
We are in the greatest breeding district 
in the world for Mammoth Jacks, Saddle 
and Harness Horses, and we have the 
grandest lot to show yon 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 & CO., Lexinston, Kentucky. 
BKANCH BAKN, NEWTON, KANSAS. 
Breeders’ Directory 
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. 
BRILL FARM. Removal Notice. 
We will move our herd to New Jersey the first of 
April. After that date please address all communi¬ 
cations to BROADWAY, Warren Co., New Jersey. 
E. C. BKILL, Pougliquag,N. Y. 
S COTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
eight mos. Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose, Pa. 
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. 
RIVENBURGH BROS., 
Hillhurst Farm, Oneida, N. Y. 
REMOVAL SALE OF HOLSTEINS 
Having sold one of our large farms at Lacona, 
preparatory to concentrating at Liverpool March 1st, 
we ought to sell at least 130 head before that date. 
We are offering special bargains and just now 
can supply you with anything in high class Holsteins 
at lower prices than ever before quality considered. 
STEVENS BROS.-HASTINGS C0„ 
Brookside Herd, Lacona, New York. 
CHAIN HANGING 
CATTLE STANCHION 
The Most Practical 
CATTLE FASTENER 
ever Invented. 
Manufactured and for 
sale by 
O. H. ROBERTSON, 
Forestville, Conn. 
WARRINER’S hM g STANCHION 
I. B. Calvin, Vice-Presi¬ 
dent, State Dairy Associa¬ 
tion, Kewanno, Ind., says: 
“I think them 
PERFECT.” 
Send for BOOKLET. 
W. B. CRUMB, 
73 Main Street, 
Forestville, Conn. 
REGISTERED 0.1. C.PIGSiJ.r*- 
better, few as good. J. D. DATES, Ludlowville, N.Y. 
KALORAMAFARM BERKSHIRES 
were shipped into almost every state last year, and 
their superior qualities are recognized wherever 
they are known. 
We are now offering some choice young sows bred 
for spring farrow and guaranteed safe with pig, at 
attractive prices. Who wants them? 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, New York. 
C HFQHIDFCi the new york 
II Lull 1 K L . FARMERS’ HOG. 
Hardy; prolific; strong fine boned; quick growers and 
easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University, Ithaca. N.Y. 
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. 
08600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1004. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON. Marbledale, Conn. 
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 Cowi 
in Calf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., P*. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg,Pa. 
REG. O. I. C. PIGS 
March and April farrow. The big White ones. 
Cedar Lawn Farm, Ludlowville, N. Y. 
PAR QRI P-DCItOC JERSEY RED HOGS, 
rUn vNLC One bred sow for July 10th farrow. 
Choice fall male pigs ready for use; a few nice fall 
sow pigs. Collie Pups, America’s best. Bronze 
Turkeys, some fine Toms and eggs; Partridge Wyan- 
dottes, Partridge P. Rocks, Golden Barred P. Rocks, 
R, C. Blk. Bantams, Rouen Ducks. Eggs of above 
varieties for sale. Prices reasonable for quality of 
stock. J. H. LEWIS & SON, Cameron. W. Va. 
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. 
E BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS. 
bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality, 
these are the kind you want write or come to see 
a. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
snecial offer on some nicely bred Bull Calvkb. 
