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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
February 15, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
CARE OF A DAIRY HERD. 
Last week Mr. Kershaw gave a statement 
of the business done by his herd of cows. 
Now we have more about their feed and 
care. 
I had a very good native herd, and 
began 12 years ago to buy purebred 
sires that came from good milking 
strains, and by raising the calves of 
this cross have succeeded in breeding 
a fairly good dairy of cows. Six or 
even four years ago I thought that if 
I could get a dairy together that was 
capable of giving 40 pounds each per 
day I would be satisfied; then I found 
some cows * giving 50 pounds per day, 
and the present Winter I have them 
giving GO pounds and better, so that 
now I am trying for 70 pounds per day. 
That is with common everyday care, 
such as any ordinary farmer can give 
them. The stable is a very good, light, 
large place, giving floor space of about 
1,800 feet for 20 cows. I use the com¬ 
mon rigid stanchion; cement floor with 
gutter. Cows stand on cement, but we 
use plenty of bedding. Unfortunately I 
am not well supplied with water. I 
have a dug well in my yard where we 
water most of the time, but well fre¬ 
quently goes dry, and then we have to 
take them about 40 rods to a stream, 
which means a shrinkage in our milk. 
My ration the past Winter has been 
something like this: 200 pounds bran, 
1G0 pounds Ajax or distillers’ grains, 
100 pounds cotton seed, 100 pounds of 
meal. I usually feed about 12 pounds 
per day of this mixture. Sometimes, if 
the cows seem to be losing flesh, I will 
cut this down one pound and add 
hominy. I have no regular ration, but 
aim to give them a change every few 
days. Some cows will like one thing, 
while others want something else, and I 
strive to give them that which they 
like best, and will produce me a profit 
for the food consumed. They have 55 
pounds of silage per day, and what hay, 
cornstalks, etc., they will clean up. Oc¬ 
casionally the} r are groomed; they are 
milked three times a day, 4 a. mr, 12 m. 
and 7 p. m.; that is, cows that are 
fresh. 
The following is what 12 fresh cows 
gave in December: 
lbs. milk 
No. 1 fresh Oct. 22. 1586 
No. 2 fresh Oct. 27. 1642 
No. 3 fresh Oct. 26. 1845 
No. 4 fresh Nov. 1, four-year-old.... 1572 
No. 5 fresh Oct. 24. 1578 
No. 6 fresh Nov. 1. 1602 
No. 7 fresh Nov. 6. 1786 
No. 8 fresh Nov. 1. 1681 
No. 0 fresh Nov. 7. 1601 
No. 10 fresh Nov. 6. 1723 
No. 11 fresh Nov. 20, three-vear-old. . 1308 
No. 12 fresh Dec. 3. 1488 
Total .10,592 
Their best day for this month was 333 
quarts, 707 pounds, almost an average 
of 50 pounds per cow. 
New York. f. n. kersiiaw. 
BREEDING AND RAISING CALVES FOR 
THE DAIRY. 
It is the time of year when we should 
think about raising the calf that is to 
be the mainstay of the dairy. I think 
the fundamental principle of all breed¬ 
ing is the selection of the sire. For a 
dual purpose, he should be long, deep¬ 
bodied, ribs well sprung, fine head and 
horns, large barrel of great capacity 
with two to four rudimentary teats, and 
above all, should have kind but stern 
treatment. It is a mistaken idea that 
so many people have that the more they 
maul a bull and the harsher they treat 
him, the more docile he will be, but if 
they but knew it, the reverse is the case. 
A slap in the face with an old mitten 
is, in most cases, worth more than a 
club. A bull, above all animals, is the 
quickest to resent harsh and inhuman 
treatment. When he is a young calf, 
teach him to be led and to mind the 
whip; at about eight cr 10 months old, 
put a ring in his nose and handle him 
every day with a staff; do not jerk him 
around and make him afraid of you, but 
teach him to know his place with as 
moderate means as possible. A calf for 
tlie dairy should be from your best cows, 
and well developed, and at three days 
old active and bright. As soon as she 
is born, take her out of sight and hear¬ 
ing of the mother, as tlie mother wi'l 
be more quiet and the calf will learn to 
drink more readily than if allowed to 
suck. Be sure to give her a small feed 
of the first milking, as this is just what 
the calf needs to start his digestive 
organs working. Continue to feed whole 
milk until the calf is well started, say 10 
days to two weeks old, then gradually 
add skim-milk with a very little fine 
middlings until the ration is entirely of 
skim-milk with a grain ration of equal 
parts by weight of fine middlings, oil- 
meal and cornmeaf ground very fine. I 
have found calf meal to be an excellent 
substitute for milk and grain, as it takes 
the place of broth. Above all things, 
do not overfeed the calf, as the calf’s 
stomach, until he is two months old, is 
very sensitive and susceptible to all sorts 
of derangements from sudden change of 
diet or overfeeding. When the calf is 
about two weeks old, keep hay where he 
can nibble at it at his leisure and lie 
will soon learn to cat it and it will tend 
to keep his stomach and digestive organs 
in a healthy condition. Do not be in too 
great a hurry to turn the calf out to 
grass in the Spring. She should not be 
allowed to eat her fill of grass until she 
is five or six months old. The first 
year of a calf’s life is the making of the 
COW. F. D. SQUIERS. 
VILLAGE FARM 
JERSEY HERD 
H. V. PRENTICE, Prop., Worcester, Mass. 
HERD HEADED BY 
THE GREAT FONTAINE FERN BULL 
GOLDEN FERN’S 
GREY FONTAINE 
A son of GOLDEN FERN’S LAD. 
Dam Fontaine of St. Saviour, with a butter 
test of 1(5 lbs. 12 ozs. This herd contains nine 
daughters of Golden Fern’s Lad and several 
daughters of Eminent 2d, Blue Bell’s Blue 
Fox.Caiest, Maple’s Poet, Stockwell and other 
noted sires. 
PERGHERON and 
FRENCH COACH 
STALLIONS 
for sale. Help the far¬ 
mers make money with 
better horses. Make a 
big protit yourself with 
a good Stallion. Write 
lChvood S. Akin, 
Allburn, N. Y. 
.Tacks, Jennetts, Saddle Horses, 
Trotting and Pacing Stallions, 
Poland China and Tamworth 
Hogs. We are the largest 
Breeders a n d Importers of 
.Tacks in America, and have a 
large stock of Saddle Stallions 
and Mares, Trotting and Pacing 
Stallions. 
Our catalogue is the finest 
ever issued by any Jack brooder, 
J. F. COOK & CO., Lexington, Kentucky. 
BRANCH BARN : Greenville, Texas. 
SO.CANAAN 
Three Desirable 
JACKS Left. 
Gentle, broke and thor- 
oughtly acclimated. 
Agos, 3, 4, and 5 years. 
Prices. $450, $500, $550. 
Also iarge black Jennet 
with foal. Price, $150. 
CO., So. Canaan, Pa. 
JOE, 
The Kentucky Jack Farm 
Is the wholesale house for 
jacks, as we breed and raise 
the big mam’oth Kentucky 
jacks, and can sell you a 
first-class jack at 25 to 50 per 
cent, cheaper than a doaler 
speculator can. Write to- 
for prices on jacks, jon- 
and mules. A large 
to select from. 
WRIGHT, Junction City, Ky. 
HACKNEY STALLIONS! all ages. Includes N. 
Y. Champion and right at home. Prices one-half 
what others ask. R.P. Stericker, WestOrange»N.J. 
S COTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
eight mos. Oire. SILAS DECKER, Montrose,Pa. 
Keg. O. I. C. Pigs, all ages; service hoars; gilts, 
open and bred. 15 choice Slirop. ewes, due to iamb in 
Mar. All Reg, Cedar Lawn Farm,Ludlowvllle.N.Y. 
fHF^HIPFC, NEW YORK 
\_/II I^OII IKI-nU? FARMERS’ HOG. 
Hardy ;proliflc;strong fine boned;quick growers and 
easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University,Ithaca.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. Buy a pair now. 
Get quick profits. Circular Free. 
A. J. COLLINS, Box R , Moorestown, N. J. 
FERN’S JUBILEE No. 73852 
HEADS THE 
LAUREL FARM JERSEY HERD 
SIRE—Louisiana Purchase, out of the great 
St. Louis lest eow Blossom of Florence, No. 
166108. DAM—Fern of Florence, No. 164625. 
Test, 25 lbs. 8 ozs.. In 7 days; 93 lbs. 4 ozs. in 30 
days: 330 lbs. butter in 120 days. 
Increase of Herd for Sale. 
,T. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, X. Y. 
I CAN furnish YOU with GRADE JERSEYS 
and HOLSTEIN'S, fresh and soon to freshen. 
Write for specin) price on car lots. Address 
F, S. WILBUR, Portlandville, New York. 
COL. G. W. CRAWFORD’S 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM 
of nearly 1500 acres, and barns holding 300 horses, 
has now on hands over 200 stallions of fine 
BELGIANS, PERCI1ERONS and GERMAN COACH 
Running in age from 1 year old to 5 years. Color—bays, blacks and 
grays; weigh from 1600 to 2200 lbs. These stallions are all for sale on 
reasonable terms. Cash or bankable notes running 1, 2 and three 
years. Also there is a lot of fine Belgian and Percheron mares for sale. 
Newark is situated 33 miles east of Columbus, and 157 miles west 
of Pittsburgh, on B. &0. and Pan Handle R. R. Trains every hour. 
Customers are invited to visit tlie farm and see the nice stock. 
Send for Catalogues. 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, Newark. Ohio. 
Citizens Phone 266, Bell Phone 651 W. 
\ 
THE CliAILKL FARM HERD 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CA TTLE 
GENIE CLOTIIILDE 48097 RECENT 
OFFICIAL RECORD. 
One day test 95.1 lbs. milk, 4.913 lbs. fat anil 6.179 lbs. butter. 
Seven day test 639.4 D>s. milk, 24.337 lbs. fat and 30.421 lbs. butter. 
Thirty day test 2602.15 lbs, milk, 93.439 lbs. fat and 116.797 lbs. butter. 
Best World’s Official Record of all Breeds for One Day’s Butter Production 
The Clark Farm herd is lieadod by PONTIAC CHIHON 39423, one of tlie best sons of Hengerveld 
DeKol and out of Inka Darkness 2nd's Queen 40182, with a record of 492.20 lbs. milk and 25.70 lbs. butter 
in seven days, with average butter fat of 4.17. Two sisters of this bull on the dam’s side have recently 
made records, one at four years of 26.39 lbs. and another at three years of 20.59 lbs. butter in seven days. 
A fine lot of Bull and Heifer Calves is offered for Sale. 
W. W. CHENEY, JVEanlins, N. Y. 
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 tlie highest quality 
and breeding at very attractive prices. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y. 
LARGE BERKSHIRE SWINE 
Breeding herd of 150 animals to select from. 
•Both English and American breeding. Breeding 
herd largely the get of Lord Premier 50001, Premier 
Longfellow 68,600 and Masterpiece 77,000. Thirty 
bred gilts and sows, now safe in pig to an outstand¬ 
ing son of Masterpiece and half-brother to the $5,500 
Star Masterpiece, $35 up. Correspondence solicited. 
H. C. & II. II. Harpemling, Dundee, N. Y. 
Registered Holstein Bull 
1 Y oar Old 
DAM—Seventy pound cow, good tester. 
SIRE’S DAM—Almost 90 pounds a day and over 
29Hi pounds butter in 7 days. She has won more, 
and higher, butter prizes than any other cow. 
This bull is dark in colorand for that reason first 
check for $50 gets him. You may look, but you 
will not find a better bargain. 
THE STEVENS BROS.-HASTINCS CO., 
Brook.ide Herd, Liverpool, 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 liomesteiid Girl De Kol's Sarcastic 
J,ad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept in tlie Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
LOCUST HOME BERKSHIRES. 
Yearling Sows and Spring Gilts, bred to Charmer 
Masterpiece 103371 for early Winter and Springfar- 
row; one aged herd Boar, choice Spring Boars, Sum¬ 
mer and Fall Pigs for sale. For prices, etc,, write 
8. C. FKKNCH, - Atwater, New York. 
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. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
STONE FARM BERKSHIRE SWINE. 
WE OFFER 
4 Full Age Sows Lred for March far¬ 
rowing; 10 Spring Gilts bred for March 
and April fallowing; 6 Spring uiul 
Summer Service Boars; 1 2-Yr. Old 
Son of Masterpiece 77000; 60 Summer and Fall Figs. All 
ropreHenting the improved American type. We have over 100 
head of all ages, and all pricea, from good useful farmers’ hogs 
to fancy show animals. Address all letters to 
ltICHAltl> H. STON1C, Trumansburtf, N. Y. 
BERKSHIRES. 
Amorican and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Large, Early Maturing. Catalogue on application. 
WILLOIJGHKY FARM, Gettysburg;, Fa. 
Reg, P. Chinas, Berkshires & G, Whites 
8^ wlcs. and older, mated not akin. 
Service Boars, have stock returned, 
refund money if not satisfactory. 
Reg. Holsteins, Heifers, Bulls and 
Cows in Calf. HAMILTON & CO.,Cochranvillo,Pa 
OHIO FARM Berkshire Hogs and Jersey 
on hand. M. 
■Cattle: stock for sale; always 
L. BENHAM, LeRoy, Ohio. 
LARGE IMPROVED ENGLISH YORKSHIRES. 
from best Importation. Address 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, New York. 
mu C A I C— DPKOC JKKSKY SWINK.bred 
rlin vHLC Sows and Fall Pigs. Collie Dogs; no 
bettor breeding in America. Booking orders for 
Spring Puppies. Also Bronze Turkeys and fine 
varieties of chickens. INTER-STATE FARM, 
J. H. Lewis & Son, R. D. No. 1, Cameron, W. Va. 
I urge White Yorkshire Pigs—Bred sows and 
*-* boars. Samuel Fraser, Geneseo, N. Y. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
Silver Premium Stock; Aug., Sept, and Oct. farrow; 
10 weeks pigs $24 trio witti pedigree; Brood sows$25 
each. F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pharsalia, N. Y. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St.. Pittsburg, Pa. 
"^UE^SI^^UU^.mTUS 95^P 
A fine animal and tuberculin tested. Also some 
Choice Chester White Pigs of both sexes. 
Hearts Hellglit Fanil, Cliazy, X. Y. 
RIVERSIDE AYRSHIRES 
Over 100 head, with the Imported Bull Iloivle’s FUznway,the 
CHAMPION of two continents at tlie head. This herd has to 
its credit more PRIZK RIBBONS than any herd in America. 
For sale, of both 86X08* animals from Imported, advanced 
registry, prize-winning Damn. The barn in full to the peak 
of TOP NOTCHKRS, and we have our selling clothes on every 
day (exceptSundays). Inspection invited. Address 
J. F. Converse & Co., Woodville, N. Y. 
Holstein Bulls & Cows 
Write for particulars. Also large English York¬ 
shires,fine springpigs.VallevistaFarnis, Albany, N.Y 
Springdale Holsteins—Are producers, fine in¬ 
dividuals and richly bred. A grand lot of bulls,cows, 
heifers and calves, for sale at reasonable prices. 
Write,stating wants, H.M.Lyou & Sons,Wyalusing.Pa. 
Are You Feeding A Balanced Ration? 
Calculating a nutritive ratio made easy by use of 
a device recently invented. 
Write for particulars. 
Address Henry VV. Jeffers, Plninsboro, N. J. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTKIN-FKIESIANS 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If those are the kind you want write or come to 
seo them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offor at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred limt Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Somerville, N. J. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
If you are interested in Registered 
Holstein-Friesian Cattle, you should 
send for Star Farm’s new publica¬ 
tion called 
“STAR FARM NEWS.” 
Sent free. Write to-day. Address 
HORACE L. BRONSON, 
Department D, - Cortland, New York. 
RE6. HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN STOCK. 
For Sale at FARMERS’ Prices. 
I have soveral heifers past two years old, due to 
freshen in January, February and March next, 
perfectly marked, large, handsome animals. Also 
a fine yearling bull of excellent breeding, and sev¬ 
eral bull calves which will ho ready for service in 
the Spring. Also six choice young cows duo to 
freshen in January and February next. All these 
animals are guaranteed perfect in every respect and 
will he sold at reasonable prices. May bo seen at 
farm only 30 minutes trolley ride from Syracuse. 
JOHN McLKNNAN. Fayetteville, N. Y . 
HOLSTEIN=FRI ESI AN YEARLING 
BULLS FOR SALE AT 
FARMERS’ PRICES. 
r 1 have for sale several Registered Holstein-Frie¬ 
sian Bulls ready for service; handsomely marked, 
well-grown, straight animals, of exceptional breed¬ 
ing, and perfect in every respect. Also six heifers a 
year old in November and December last, of equal 
quality. Those animals are offered for sale at 
prices within easy reach of tho ordinary fanner. 
If price and breeding are satisfactory, will ship cl 
approval as to individual qualities, and if not en¬ 
tirely satisfactory may be returned at my expense 
both ways. Pedigrees, markings, and full descrip- 
lion furnished on request. Address 
I’. 1!. McLKNNAN, Syracuse, New York. 
WANTED 
to exchange Holsftein-Friesian cattle fora good 
farm team. Team must be from fopr to seven 
years old, sound, and weigh at leasft 2.100 lbs. 
We have ^tock of all ages, both sexes. 
If you are interested write now. 
HENRY STEVENS & SON, 
Brookside Stock Farm, Lacona, New York.' 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y.-Brattleboro, Vt. 
Holstein Bull Calves. 
$20.00 to $05.00 
Cheaper than yon can purchase elsewhere, quality 
considered. Write for PHOTOGRAPHS & Pedigkkks. 
Wo also offor special bargains in cows and heifers 
bred to our great Sir Korndyke Manor DeKol 
Jr. U1VKNBUKG11 11K09., Ilillhurst Kami, Oneida, N. Y. 
njllDV pniVQ —Can furnish High Grade 
UAln I UU if Oi Dairy Cows in Carload lots. 
Write your wants. F. B. DUTTON, Woodstock, Vt. 
A N ft IK CATTLE For Sale or 
n ll U U 0 Exchange for Horses 
Address MYEK & SON, lJridgeville, Del. 
