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THE RUR-A-Is NEW-YORKER 
June 12, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
STARTING THE POULTRY BUSINESS. 
What is the best way to start up a 
poultry business on 10 acres of land, near 
a good market, to the best advantage at 
this time of the season? We intend to 
start about the 1st of June. We have 
a little experience. E. H. 
New York. 
This question is very indefinite and 
does not give enough facts to answer 
it intelligently. Just what condition 
the 10-acre plot is in in regard to build¬ 
ings for poultry would make a great 
difference in the way I would make a 
start. There is a choice of three ways: 
First, buy eggs, incubators, brooders, 
etc., and start at the beginning, but it 
is too late to do that this year. Sec¬ 
ond, start with baby chicks, and if the 
place was ready for them June 1, this 
could be accomplished by having the 
chicks ready on June 1, then pushing 
them with good feed and care, get 
them laying before .cold weather. If 
there are no buildings ready, then the 
best way would be, first, to get things 
ready, then buy some well-grown pul¬ 
lets, or some hens and make the real 
start the Spring of 1910, as it is too 
late to do the many things necessary 
to start a good poultry plant after the 
first of June. We begin hatching our 
pullets, for the early layers, in March, 
and our April-hatched chicks we con¬ 
sider the most profitable of any; we 
wish to be all through the middle of 
May. I know some people hatch all 
Summer, but I do not think these birds 
are good for the production of eggs; 
in fact, the profit in eggs comes in the 
Fall and early Winter, and these late- 
hatched chicks are not in it. 
FLOYD Q. WHITE. 
CONNECTICUT OXEN. 
I enclose photograph (Fig. 258) to 
show the reader of Nell Beverly, 
page 144, that there are others than 
hill farmers who use oxen in Connec¬ 
ticut. That team will not shy at an 
auto; they pass autos nearly every 
working day. Those oxen are hitched 
to an Acme harrow, and covering Win¬ 
ter wheat, less than 12 miles from 
Hartford City, wheat being the only 
crop we find that will stand up on 
that land after five years of growing 
garden truck. Those trees in the back¬ 
ground are not woods, simply one of 
our orchards. I am sorry the photo¬ 
graph does not show the large red 
Baldwins, the majority being over four 
inches in diameter, while the Pippins 
were larger still. The Pippins realized 
65 to 75 cents per bushel, the Baldwins 
40 cents per 100 pounds for season of 
1908, but that is another story. Last 
year we had oxen and horse teams 
working that land, and to make quicker 
time, took a 4-year-old bull from the 
herd, and yoked him up with an ox, 
and he helped fit that land for a block 
of tomatoes. That wheat wintered in 
good shape, and we believe would equal 
any plot this side of British Columbia 
of same size. a. f. 
Hartford Co., Conn. 
THE FIGURES ARE GIVEN. 
On page 544 you speak of the noted 
Jersey cow, Jacoba Irene 146443, that 
last year gave 17,253 pounds of milk 
and 952 pounds of fat. You said that 
her production probably cost all it was 
worth. As a Jersey man I would like 
to correct your statement and give your 
readers the facts. Her record is an 
authenticated one, and accepted by the 
A. J. C. C. She began her test Jan¬ 
uary 25, 1908, being at that time nine 
years 10 months old. Feed consumed 
was 1693^2 pounds bran, cost $18.97; 
660)4 pounds ground corn, $6.60; 
488)4 pounds oil meal, $7.80; 1614)4 
pounds gluten, $24.21; 363 pounds 
oats, $4.53; 14)4 pounds Alfalfa fat, 14 
cents; 7410 pounds silage, $11.12; 1074 
pounds Alfalfa, $8.06; 1)4 ton hay, $15, 
and 900 hours on pasture, figured at 
three cents, makes $99.43 for feed. 
Now let us take her 17,253 pounds of 
milk and make it into cheese. It 
will take between 6)4 and seven pounds 
to make one pound of cheese. We 
will figure it seven pounds, and 
we have 2465 pounds to sell at 12 
cents, making $295.80. Take out your 
$99.43 and we have $196.37. Surely a 
good profit. Now let’s make butter (we 
will make it 85 per cent fat so Uncle 
Sam won't get us) ; 17,253 pounds, 5.52 
per cent fat, will make a little over 
1112 pounds ‘ butter. Figure this at 30 
cents, makes $333.60; less feed, leaves 
$234.17. That’s going some more. 
Now 17,253 pounds milk is S109 quarts. 
Figure this at 6 cents per quart, 
$486.54; less feed expense and we still 
have $387.11 to keep poor Jacoba Irene 
till she can freshen again, and by sell¬ 
ing her calf we can get enough to pay 
her care. If I had time I would like 
to figure the value of that feed to the 
farm as fertilizer. Now tell your 
readers if they can find another Jacoba 
anywhere to buy her, and if she does 
not pay for her keep I’ll make it up. 
New York. c. I. hunt. 
R. N.-Y.—As we figure it the feeds 
mentioned above contain the follow¬ 
ing: By “carbohydrates” is meant the 
starch, sugar and other materials in the 
food which furnish energy and fat 
stored up in the body, and which are, 
to some extent, made over into butter 
fat The “pure fat” in the food is 
what its name implies- 
-fat or oil. 
Carbo- 
Pure 
hydrates. 
Fat. 
1.6931/2 
bran . 
628 
44 
660 y 2 
cornmeal. 
440 
28 
488y 2 
oil meal. 
195 
14 
1.014)4 
gluten . 
694 
177 
363 
oats . 
170 
15 
7.4,10 
silage . 
815 
51 
1.074 
Alfalfa . 
418 
128 
3,000 
hay . 
. . 1,200 
36 
Total, 
16.284 . 
. . 4,560 
493 
We have taken average composition 
of these fodders and grains. We make 
no estimate of the pasture grass or 
the “Alfalfa fat.” 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee page 8. 
ESPERANZA FARM 
NEW HARTFORD, CT. 
A Son at $30 
A Daughter at $73 of 
OWL’S MODEL FOX, 76617 
Grandson of The Owl, Oxford Lad, 
Monel 2d and Spermfield Lass. 
AN OX TEAM ON A CONNECTICUT FARM. Fig. 258. 
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. 
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. 8. 2195 U. C. Young Bulls and a few 
Heifers for sale. Fair prices. 
J>I. S. BELTZHOOVEK. 
Sunnyside Park, Irvington, N. Y. 
—Combination and Golden Lad: for 
sale, 20 cows, 18 heifers, 17 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenhurg. Pa. 
4 ST. LAMBERT HULL CALVES FOR 
SALE. Two to ten months old. Solid color. 
Breeding the best. 
J. ALDUS HERR, Route 4, Lancaster, Pa. 
Vmi PonB Affnrrl A Grade, when I can sell 
I Oil udll l AIIUIU you a reg. Jersey bull, best 
dairy stock, ready for service at farmer's price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
QUALITY 
F OR SALE : ( 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 
E. W. MOSHER, “ Brightside,” Aurora, N. Y. 
R EG. JERSEY CATTLE. Chester White, Poland 
China and Berkshire Pigs. Lincoln, Shropshire and 
Hampshire Down Sheep. Scotch Collie Dogsaml 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. 
BULL CALVES-YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from oiliciaily tested dams, and are 
sired by Homestead Girl lie Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull tiiat 
will lie kept in the Herd ami officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
GET OUT OF DEBT 
Grade up your herds with Holstoins, 
the mortgage lifters. Send for free booklets. 
Holstein-Friesian Assn., Dept.E, Brattleboro,Vt. 
A HIGH CLASS HOLSTEIN - FRIESIAN 
HULL CALF FOR SALE 
sired by Sir Sadie Cornucopia, 42152, whose average 
A. R. O. backing is 32.48 lbs. of butter in 7 days, 
which is the world’s record. Bull Calf born April 
8 th, 1909: Dam, Maple Ridge Pietje, 989C5, a grand 
young heifer witli an A. R. O. record at 2 years of 
between 17 and 18 lbs. of butter iu 7 days. The calf 
is large, thrifty, sound and right, beautifully 
marked and will be sold for $100 if taken soon. 
Have others if lie does not interest you. For full 
information, address QUENTIN McADAM, Prop. 
BR0THERT0WN STOCK FARMS, UTICA, N. Y. 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-KRIESIANS 
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. CORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
BULL CALVES BULL CALVES 
REGISTERED HOLSTEINS 
$20.00 TO $2500 
Cheaper than you can purchase elsewhere, quality 
considered. We sell jobbers, why not to you 1 All 
tlie leading families represented. Bargains in 
cows for immediate acceptance. 
R1VENBURGH BROS., HILLHURST FARM, ONEIDA, N.Y. 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES 
Bred in the purple from Johanna Rue 3d's Lad, 
Jessie DeBurke Lad, a son of Sarcastic Lad, and 
Pontiac Chiron, a son of Hengerveld DeKol. the 
greatestbnll of the breed. Prices low for the quality. 
W. W, CHENEY, Manlius. N.Y. 
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle 
Bulls for sale from 12 to 14 mos. old. Sired by 
Hal of Meadow Brook, 84618, whose grandsire was 
Lucies Prince, the grand champion bull at the j 
International for three years. These bulls are ex- ; 
ceptionally well bred, and are very fine individuals, 
smooth and low down. Good enough to head any : 
herd. For prices, address 
E.H. HUTCHISON, R.F.D.5, Xenia,Ohio 
SPRING HILL STOCK FARM, 
HILLSBORO, OHIO. 
BREEDERS OF SHORTHORN CATTLE AND POLAND CHINA SWINE. 
For Sale—6 Scotch and Scotch Topped Bull Calves 
from 8 mos. to 1 year old. Also one 4 year Scotch 
Bull from Imported Dam and Sired by Imported 
Bull First in the Ring. A few exceptionally well 
bred Poland China Boars and Gilts, fall farrow. 
For particulars address 
R. R. WEST & SON, Hillsboro, Ohio. 
1 L/JILK PRODUCERS for New York City market 
desiring information how to form branches 
of the Dairymen’s League, write to the Secretary, 
ALBERT MANNING, Otisville, N. Y. 
SPRINGBANK HERD OF BIG 
BERKSHIRES. 
Am sold out of sows to farrow earlier than June 
10th. All stock registered and bred in fashionable 
lines. My hogs are the correct type of present day 
Berkshires, combining size, symmetry, grand feed¬ 
ing quality and prolificacy. Send for booklet. 
J. E. WATSON, Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
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. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown,Pa. 
A NOTHER SUGGESTION right here: You can 
MAKE YOUR OWN STOCK FOODS and 
know they are pure, clean and wholesome (not 
mill sweepings, ground chaff, husks or dlstille_ry 
mixtures), having the medicinal properties the 
proper strength for your particular case. With 
this Iced you can force the fattening of stock for 
the market without danger of getting the blood 
feverish or ihe legs stocked up. Excellent for 
brood mares, growing young stock or for keeping 
Work horses in condition. 
FORMULAS FOR A FEW COMBINATIONS: 
No. 1. 12 lbs. Wheat Bran, 36 lbs. Corn Meal, 36 
lbs. Gluten Feed, 6 lbs. Linseed Meal, 1 pkg. 
Kidney and Nerve Powders. 
No. 2. 12 lbs. Wheat Shorts, 36 lbs. Cora Meal, 
48 lbs. Ground Oats, 4 lbs. Linseed Meal, 1 pkg. 
Kidney and Nerve Powders. 
No. 3. 24 lbs. Com Meal, 40 lbs. Dried Brewers' 
Grains, 16 lbs. Wheat Bran, 4 lbs. Linseed Meal, 
1 pkg. Kidney and Nerve Powders. 
No. 4. 48 lbs. Com Meal, 12 lbs. Wheat Bran. 
6 lbs. Cottonseed Meal, 12 lbs. Linseed Meal, 1 
pkg. Kidney and Nerve Powders. 
Mix thoroughly together and feed as a regular 
grain ration and in quantity to suit the individual 
vase. Price, 25c. package; 35c. by mail. 
I will furnish my Kidney and Nerve Pow¬ 
ders In bulk lots. 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 lbs., $7.50; 54 
lbs., $14; 100 lbs.. $25. Freight prepaid. 
W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F., 
88 Temple Street, Springfield, Massf 
MILK OIL DIP 
Oldest and Best American Dip 
Equally Good for All Animals 
Kills all insects and disease germs: 
improves condition. Gal. can. SI. 
Our line includes Cooper’s Dips and 
Tree Sprays, Dipping Tanks, Summer's 
Worm Powders, Toxaline Worm Rem¬ 
edy, Ear Labels and Buttons, Branding 
Liquid, Tattoo Marker, Sheep Shears, 
etc. Catalog of Stockmen’s Supplies free. 
F. S. Burch & Co., 177 Illinois St., Chicago 
BEATH TO HEAVES! 
TEMPER Cure. A Veterinary 
Remedy for Wind, Throat and 
Stomach Troubles. It acts on 
the Kespirative and Digestive 
Organs, their Nerve Supply and on 
the Blood. 
25 years in successful use proves 
its worth for Heaves, Coughs, Indigestion, 
$1.00 per can, at dealers, or sent direct prepaid. 
for booklet, valuable information, andatrong endorsements. 
THE NEWTON REMEDY CO.,Toledo, Ohio 
The Best is the Cheapest 
For Sale by 
The Merrill Co.. Tole¬ 
do, Ohio; The Phila¬ 
delphia Farmer’s Sup¬ 
ply Co., Philadelphia, 
Pa.; Joseph Breck & 
Son, Boston, -Mass, and 
JL. A. Green, M’Pr. 
Ogdeiisburg, N.Y. 
18 REGISTERED PERCHERON STALLIONS 
From One to Five Years. 
Bred from the best imported stock, closely related 
to the most famous show horses of the breed. 
Several will make ton horses, and will be priced at 
their real worth. ROBINSON & GELDEk, 
Kanona, Steuben Co., N. Y. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES at Highwood 
SPECIAL-—30 Masterpiece sows bred. Pigs all ages; the type 
that weighs "00 to 800 pounds at maturity, with short, broad 
heads. Come and see them. If impossible, write for free book¬ 
let. H. C. A H. B. HARPENDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
Large Berkshires 
Premier Longfellow .Lord Premier and Masterpiece 
breeding. Matings not akin. Catalog on applica¬ 
tion. WILLOUGHBY FARM,Gettysburg,Pa. 
Kalorama Farm 
Has a Splendid Crop of Young 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
ready for shipment at reasonable prices. They 
were sired by imported boars and are out of large, 
mature, prolific dams. Would be pleased to price 
them to you. '• 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y, 
0 1 O PRIZE-WINNING STRAINS. Prices 
■ 1 1 Ui reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
Only choice pigs shipped. Address 
CROSSROAD FARM, Plattsburg, N. Y. 
CHFSHTRF<s THE new york 
^ II IDA IIIIY Lb A FARMER’S HOG 
Hardy, prolific, light, strong bones, mature early. 
Easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Address 
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, 
Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. 
LARGE ENGLISH YORKSHIRES .yZAMIe- 
istered Bull. A. A. BRADLEY’, Frewsburg, N. Y'. 
minfine the big deep fellows, 
UUnUUO that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. Address 
SHENANGO RIVEU FARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
Remember the name and the trade mark of UNICORN DAIRY RATION ; 
it means the best there is in dairy feed—it contains the highest percentage 
of protein and fat—no filler. Send for Booklet. 
CHAPIN & CO., BUFFALO, 1ST. Y. 
