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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
April 3, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
FEEDING A YOUNG CALF. 
On page 289, C. A. F. seems to be 
having trouble with the calf feeding. 
As I have been feeding calves nearly 
50 years now, and of late years have 
been very successful, my way may help 
him out. Contrary to most advice, I 
feed very little whole milk, seldom 
more than one or two feeds after the 
milk is “good,” usually the ninth milk¬ 
ing. I leave the calf with the cow 
for 10 or 12 hours, feed the mother’s 
milk for four or five days, then give 
new skim-milk fresh from the separa¬ 
tor, adding at first a level teaspoon 
of blood meal for four or five davs 
then add a heaping teaspoonful. Feed 
three times a day for three or four 
weeks longer if you want to, two or 
2 y 2 quarts at a feed. Always have the 
milk just about milk warm—don’t let it 
get hot and don’t omit the blood meal. 
Use a spoon to measure it; don’t guess 
at it. After a few weeks place a few 
stalks of Alfalfa or clover where the 
calf can nibble at it. At about five 
weeks put half a handful of shelled 
corn in the pail after it gets the milk 
cleaned up once a day; do this in the 
morning. Leave it with the calf for, 
say, an hour—it will soon learn to 
clean this up; then add a little more 
until at eight or nine weeks you are 
feeding nearly a quart a day. Now 
you can divide if you wish, and feed 
corn twice a day, but not so much at 
a feed. If you have Alfalfa or clover 
they will not need much *bran. I 
don’t feed any until they are about 
three months old. Keep increasing the 
hay. give what it will clean up. If 
any is left, throw it out so the calf 
can always get a clean bite. A small 
tight shed open to the south, with a 
little yard five or six feet wide, two 
rods long, where they can run and get 
the fresh air and the sunshine, makes 
an ideal place for a calf. Keep plenty 
of straw in the shed. Never feed a 
calf so much milk that it looks ‘‘pot¬ 
bellied.” Never milk a cow out clean 
for the first three or four milkings, 
and I don’t believe you will ever have 
milk fever. I have practiced this for 
25 years with several hundred cows 
and have never had a case yet. 
Crete, Neb. *>• f - g - 
GAPES AND TICK LICE. 
In my early experience in raising 
chickens I occasionally lost chickens by 
the gapes, and lost a great many by 
“tick lice,” which infest the heads of 
small chickens. For the last-named 
trouble I followed the usual custom 
and greased the chickens’ heads—a 
tedious operation, at best, and one that 
sometimes proved fatal to the chickens 
if a little too much lard was applied 
on the morning of a warm sunshiny 
day. Finally I hit upon the expedient 
of applying a little kerosene to the 
feathers of the brooder hens when I 
took them with the chickens from the 
nests, repeating the operation three or 
four days later. In following this plan 
I have not lost any chickens by tick 
lice, and since I adopted it have not 
had a case of gapes. I have thought 
that possibly the gapes might be pre¬ 
vented by the chickens inhaling the 
fumes of kerosene while being brooded 
by the hen. J. s. albright. 
New York. 
Indian Runner Ducks. 
There seems to he considerable notoriety 
given to Indian Runner ducks. Are they 
dependable, and how much of what is 
claimed for them is a reality? j. s. o. 
Greensboro, Md. 
Indian Runner ducks are called “the 
Leghorns of the duck family,” since 
they are so small and active. The stan¬ 
dard weights for adult Indian Runners 
are four pounds for a duck and 
pounds for a drake, which seems very 
small compared with seven pounds for 
a Pekin duck and eight pounds for a 
Pekin drake required by the standard. 
The Indian Runners are good layers, 
very hardy and good foragers when 
allowed their liberty in Summer, which 
makes them a valuable breed for farm¬ 
ers who have a good market for duck 
eggs and but little time to care for the 
ducks. Their small size, however, 
makes them inferior to the Pekins for 
people who grow green ducks for mar¬ 
ket. C. S. GREENE. 
Leghorn and Wyandotte Cross. 
Would a White Leghorn rooster with a 
White Wyandotte ben be a good cross? 
West Chelmsford, Mass. a. n. h. 
Yes. White Wyandotte and White 
Leghorn makes a very good cross. They 
make grand layers, very early broilers, 
and lay, in Winter, much better than 
Leghorns. I have a friend in Willing- 
ton who has bred that cross for years 
for market eggs, keeping a few good 
birds of both Wyandotte and Leghorns 
just to produce his pullets for market 
eggs. The cross produces a fowl about 
half-way between the two breeds in 
size, and they commence laying nearly 
a month earlier than the Wyandotte. 
The usual cross is made by using Leg¬ 
horn males with Wyandotte females. 
GEO. A. COSGROVE. 
Vertigo in Sheep. 
Will you help us to find out what a sheep 
died from? It was one of a flock of 10 
ewes and one ram that we purchased about 
four months ago, they being the first sheep 
on the place since we owned it (10 years). 
It was found one evening about 400 feet 
from barn in a resting position and upon 
going up to it, it got up and ran around in 
a circle , then fell over. I caught it and 
while resting it got away and ran in a 
stupid manner to a fence and fell down. I 
noticed that its hind legs seem weak and 
it wobbled. I got a neighbor who has 
sheep to come and see it, and when he 
came it was lying down with its neck 
stretched out, as if it was trying to hide its 
head. I got my Veterinary Science book 
and read the description of the various dis¬ 
eases and my neighbor and I agree it had 
grub in the head. When he tried to lift it 
up it got away and ran into a door and fell 
down. We then gave it one-half pint raw 
linseed oil, one tablespoonful of turpentine 
as a drench, but it died shortly. We 
opened it but could not discover cause of 
death. The sheep are fed since we have 
had them, for the 11, three pounds bran 
twice a day; sometimes we add pint of 
shelled corn ; two or three times a week 
they get a litte sulphur and in a couple 
of week a little nitre, three teaspoonfuls. 
They have, salt before them at all times. 
We are from the city and want to know 
what caused its death so as to prevent 
others from dying. g. b. 
Pennsylvania. 
Grubs in the sinuses of the head or ! 
hydatid of the brain might be present in 
a case such as you describe, hut it would 
be far more common to find the dizziness 
and staggering due to derangement of the 
liver and digestive organs. Indeed such 
cases are common at this time of the year, 
and they almost invariably are brought on 
by feeding too much coarse, bulky, dry, 
somewhat innutritious foods without an 
adequate supply of water and succulent 
food. A ration of Timothy hay is espe¬ 
cially liable to cause impaction, liver dis¬ 
ease and vertigo. Medicinal treatment 
usually fails. Prevent the trouble by feed¬ 
ing succulent food, mixed hay, bran, flax¬ 
seed meal, etc., and allowing abundant 
exercise daily in the open air. a. s. a. 
FOR SALE—Two registered Percheron Stallions: 
1 dappled grey 8 yrs. old, weight 1.000 lbs.; 1 black 
grey 3 yrs. old May 20, ’09; will make a ton. Prices 
right. RALPH STEVENSON, Kennard, Pa. 
For Sale 
One Large Registered Rambouillet 
Buck, three years old this Spring. 
F. A. "WILLIS, Pulaski, N. Y. 
BULL CALVES>»‘YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, ami are 
sired by Homestead Girl lie Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd ami officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-ERIESIANS 
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 ail ages to offer at prices that will please you 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bum, Cai.ves 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville. N. J. 
Now is the approved time to start, double your profits 
Registered Holsteins 
The quarantine retarded our sales. Choice cows 
at bargain prices, also heifer calves. We are fairly 
crazy with the bull fever. They range from four 
weeks up. Royally bred. Prices way beiow value. 
Write to-day. 
RIVENBURGH BROS. 
Hillhur8t Farm Oneida, N. V. 
Laurel Farm Jerseys 
Fern’s Jubilee, No. 73852, at the head of 
the herd. Sire: Louisiana Purchase, No. 
68494. Dam: Fern of Florence, No. 164625. 
Test 330 lbs. of Butter in 120 days. 
J. GRANT MORSE, - Hamilton, N. Y. 
f,“ke HOLSTEIH-FRIESIAN BULL CALF iSh 
sired by “Sir Sadie Cornucopia,” No. 42152, whose 
average A .R.O. backing is 32.48 lbs. butter in 7 days. 
Which is the WOKLD’S RECORD. 
Bull Calf born January 11. '09; Dam, choice young 
cow, “Princess Clothilde Johanna,” a nice young 
calf, well marked, sound and right in every way, 
and will be sold for $50.00 if taken soon. Have 
others if this does not suit you. 
For full information, address 
QUENTIN McADAM, Prop., 
Brotliertowu Stock Farms, Utica, N. Y. 
REGISTERED JERSEYS 
Rich in the blood of Golden Lad P. S. 1242 H. C., 
Flying Fox P. S. 2729 H. C., Courage P. 8. 1813 H. C.. 
The Owl P. S. 2195 H. C. Young Bulls and a few 
Heifers for sale. Fair prices. 
M. 8. BELTZHOOVER. 
Sunnyside Park, Irvington, N, Y. 
when I can sell 
Jersey bull, best 
dairy stock, ready for service at farmer’s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
You Can’t Afford 
CALVES. 
Raise Them Without Milk. 
Booklet Free. 
J. W. Barwell, Waukegan.IU. 
CET OUT OF DEBT 
Grade up your herds with Holsteins, 
the mortgage lifters. Send for free booklets. 
Holstein-Friesian Assn.,Dept.E,Brattleboro,Vt. 
R egistered ayrshiiles- if you want to 
improve your herd purchase cows and youngstoclc 
from first-class milkers of strong constitution and 
tlie best dairy type. Correspondence solicited. F. H. 
Cookingham, Cherry Creek, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. 
The MOST MONEY for $1 Invested in 
Food has been secured in impartial trials 
from THE GUERNSEY COW. 
Reason WHY— by writing 
Guernsey Club, Box R. N. Y., Peterboro, N. II 
SPRINGBANK HERD^Sr'ir.f.ri 6 
bred to Watson's Charmer Duke, 10C100, son of 
Charmer’s Duke 23d, 84000, and out of I,ady Long¬ 
fellow 19th, 97871, by Premier Duke, 70054, and to 
Belle Premier’s Duke, son of Watson’s Charmer 
Duke and Belle Premier, 93736, she a daughter of 
Lady Premier B., 81248. The first Berkshire Sow 
that ever sold for $1000.00 at Public Auction. 
_ J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
KALORAMA 
BERKSHIRES 
A limited number of young sows bred to a grand 
imported boar for March and April farrow. 
Also a fine lot of fall pigs of the highest quality 
and breeding at very attractive prices. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y, 
DUROG JERSEY PIGS 
From mature stock. Also Purebred high yielding 
Seed Corn. Timothy and Clover Seed. Address 
Mkadowbrook Seed Farms, Williamsport, Ohio. 
FOR SALE CHOICE LARGE YORKSHIRES 
sows to farrow in the spring; also young hoar pigs. 
These Yorkshires are from such breeding as Earl of 
Rosebury, Scott, Flatt and other. Also a choice lot 
of Chester White sows to farrow in spring. Selected 
boar pigs from large litters. Prices reasonable. 
W. H. MINER, Chazy, Clinton Co., New York. 
Large Berkshires 
Berkshires exclusively. 150 head to select from. 
Matings not akin. . Catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FA KM. Gettysburg, Pa. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
Bred sows. Pigs, all ages. Registered our expense, 
Money back if wanted. Write for booklet, H. C. & 
H. B. Harpending, ‘‘Higbwood,” Dundee, N. Y. 
DCDIfCUIRC DlfiC for sale from imported 
DCniYomnt riuo and American bred stock, 
either sex, not related. Prices low. 
S. S. STORY, North Stockholm, N. Y. 
CHESHIRES 
THE NEW YORK 
FARMER’S HOG 
Hardy, prolific, light, strong bones, mature early. 
Easy keepers. Y’oung stock for sale. Address 
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, 
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows, service Boars, 
Jersey and Holstein calves. Collie 
Pups, Beagles and Poultry. Writefor 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown,Pa. 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 48 cows, 3 heifers 23 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenburg. Pa. 
P OLLED JEILSEYS- Hornless Dairy Cattle. 
Rules for registration, breeder’s names, etc., of 
Chas. S. Hatfield, Secy., Box 10, R.4, Springfield, O. 
QUALITY 
F OR SA LE : ( satisfaction guaranteed ) two high 
bred Jersey Bulls, one ten, one sixteen months 
old. Both out of Advanced Registry Cows, having 
authenticated yearly fat tests made under super¬ 
vision of the State Agricultural College, Cornell 
University. For description and prices address 
THOMAS ROSE, Mgr., “Briglitside,’’Aurora,N.Y. 
CATTLE INSTRUMENTS 
are “Easy to Use,’' no veterinary 
experience necessary A few dol¬ 
lars invested in our goods will save 
hundreds of dollars. Pilling Milk Fever 
Outfit for Air treatment recommended by 
U. S. Agricultural Dept., price $3.00. Silver Milk 
Tubes 500; Teat Slitter $150; Garget Outfit $4.00, 
Capon Tools, Horse and Cattle Syringes, all sent pre¬ 
paid with full directions. Write for free Booklet " 
(1. r. Pit MX (I A SON (0„ Arfh St.. Philadelphia, Pa. 
Horse Doctors 
Farmers, Liverymen, Express 
Trainers, all classes of horse owners, 
know they can depend on 
Tuttle’s Elixir 
Best treatment known for all lame¬ 
ness and common leg troubles. Also 
cures Colic, Distemper, Founder, etc. Dealers 
Bell It. Writs for FREE book about how to 
locate and treat horse ailments. 
TUTTLE’S ELIXIR CO. 
30 Beverly St., Boston, Mass 
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. 
g 
For 30 years an 
IMPORTER and BREEDER 
of high-class 
Percheron And French 
Coach Stallions. 
No investment brings 
you so large returns 
with so little effort as a 
draft or coach stallion. 
Write ELYVOOD S. 
AKIN, Auburn,N.Y. 
LAFAYETTE STOCK FARM. 
Largest Importers in America of Percheron, 
Belgian & German Coach Stallions & Mares. 
Our new importa¬ 
tion of 40 head of 
Percheron and Bel¬ 
gian .Stallions ar¬ 
rived Feb. 10, mak¬ 
ing our first impor¬ 
tation for this year. 
We can show over 
150 head of high 
class young Percher- 
on, Belgian and Her¬ 
man Coach Stallions 
at remarkably low 
prices. Best terms 
and guarantee. 
J. CROUCH & SON, Dept. A, La Fayette, Indiana. 
O. F. HUMT’S 
TUNIS SHEEP—Both Sexes. 
Write your wants and let me quote you prices. 
J. N. MacPHERSON, 
Pine View Farm, Seottsville, N. Y. 
PHF9HIRF^- THK WHITE, BACON HOG. 
bntomnea Long-bodied, Square-built, good 
grazers, good mothers, gentle, profitable 
_ MORNINGSIDE FARM, Syiva nia, Pa. 
4 ST. LAMBERT BULL CALVES FOR 
SALE. Two to ten months old. Solid colo-r 
Breeding the best. 
J. ALDUS HERR, Route 4, Lancaster, Pa. 
B ROWN SWISS BULL CALVES, three for 
sale, two to four months old, from extra good 
dairy strain. Grandsons of Hector No. 2191, imported 
from Switzerland. C. F. MAPES, Mapes, N. Y. 
RF.fi. JERSEY' CATTLE. Chester White, Poland 
II China and Berkshire Pigs. Lincoln, Shropshire and 
Hampshire Down Sheep. Scotch Collie Dogs and a variety 
of Poultry. Send 2-cent stamp for circular. Come see 
my stock and make your own selections. Address 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
Hackney and Trot- 
„ ting Bred Mares and 
Colts for sale cheap. 
MYER & SON, BridgeviRe, Del. 
FflR QAI F SEVEN Grade Guernseys, all past 
I UR OH LL a year old. Our own breeding from 
selected cows and pure bred bull. $200. EDWARD 
VAN ALSTYNE & SON, Sunnyside Farm, Kinder- 
hook, N. Y. 
Angus Cattle, 
EIGHTH ANNUAL SALE 
Tl' XI YL !E 3H DAYS 
SYRACUSE, N.Y. APRIL 20, 21, 22, 1909 
250 Registered Holstein Gattle 250 
Nice straight young Cows, Heifers and Bulls. The best lot ever offered at any public. Sale. 
Catalogues on Application. Address C. 3T * 1 . IIXIINTT, Oran; 3NT, ~5cT- 
P^IKTE LOT EXTHA 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
MOW. 
Send for list of same showing breeding, records and prices, also attend and see my offering in the 
SYRACUSE SALE APRIL 20-21-22. 
~\7KT . Y\7". CHENEY, - - TWX-A.3NTIjiITTJS, IST. Y. 
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NICORN DAIRY RATION 
a new feed in Ready 
to Feed Form that 
every Farmer and Stock Raiser should know ail about. Holstein cow Lunda Korndyko’ 
J. J. Larrabee, Dempster, N. Y., made 102 lbs. milk in one day feeding Unicorn Ration. 
Send for book, prices, etc. Write, CHAPIN «& CO., Buffalo, New Y'ork. 
