573 
1'HE KUKAL new-vorker 
Live Stock and Dairy 
USE OF BABCOCK TEST. 
Will you explain the difference in a Bab¬ 
cock test of milk or cream, when measured 
or weighed, as cream varies In weight, I 
understand, according to its richness or 
otherwise? As butter fat is computed at so 
many pounds in the hundred, is il fair to 
measure the sample? f. b. 
New York. 
There should be no difference whatever 
between a weighed and a measured sample 
of milk or cream in the results of Babcock 
tests which are properly made. In prac¬ 
tice the samples are usually measured be¬ 
cause it is the more convenient method. 
However, the sample must weigh exactly 
10 times as much as the butter fat weighs 
in the graduated portion of the ordinary 
test bottle, which is graduated from 0 to 
10. In testing milk it is assumed that its 
specific gravity is 1.032. The graduated 
portion of the test bottle holds two cubic 
centimeters of butter fat which weigh 1.8 
grams. A pipette measuring 17.0 c. e. will 
discharge 18 grams of milk, or 10 times 
the weight of the butter fat in the grad¬ 
uated portion of the test bottle. Cream 
varies more than milk in butter fat, so it 
is important that a proper sample be 
taken. As a rule it is assumed that cream 
carrying about 25 per cent of butter fat 
has a specific gravity of 1, therefore the 
sample must measure 18 c. c. if it is to 
weigh 18 grams. If the cream contains a 
great deal more or less fat it is certain 
that the sample should be increased or 
diminished accordingly. The following 
table is approximately correct for measur¬ 
ing sample of milk and cream for the Bab¬ 
cock test : 
Butter fat. 
Sample. 
r> 
per cent. 
. . . . 17-0 c. 
c. 
10 
per cent. 
.... 1 7.7 c. 
15 
per cent. 
c. 
20 
per cent. 
. . . .17.9 c. 
(*. 
25 
per cent.. 
. . . .18 e. 
<*. 
80 
per cent. 
-18.1 e. 
<*. 
::r» 
per cent. 
. . . .18.2 e. 
c*. 
40 
per cent. 
-18.3 e. 
c. 
C. s. URKKNE. 
“BIG WING” AND OVER-SALTING. 
T'nder “Cosgrove's Hen Notes," page 513, 
C. B. wants to know what treatment he can 
give his chicks to prevent what be calls 
“big wing.” In my own experience I find 
that the Leghorns, Iloudans and other 
Asiatic fowls have a tendency, when small, 
to make rapid growth, and the chicks look 
and act very much as C. B. describes. I 
take the chick when 10 days to two weeks 
old, and pluck out the primary or flight 
feathers. They come very easy and if the 
wing is held firm no harm is done and 
chick will be benefited. This checks the 
rapid growth of wings. They will grow 
again, but the chick grows in the meantime, 
and will be stronger, and the other feathers 
being nearly all grown the chick can bear 
the strain of their growth better. I 
think if C. B. will try this simple ex¬ 
pedient, he will not be troubled with “big 
wings.” and he will have better looking 
chicks. There may be such a thing as 
feeding to obviate this rapid growth, but 
the characteristic qualities will predominate 
and while some would respond to a particu¬ 
lar diet, others would not. 
Concerning “over-salted chicks" we put 
salt in the feed of chicks, even when quite 
small, but always use fine salt, and are 
careful to break up any lumps. Pigeons, we 
are told, require salt, but I hardly think 
they “can eat it with impunity.” We gave 
ours some coarse rock salt, and found five 
handsome birds dead next morning. Three 
others followed the next day. We sus¬ 
pected salt, and took it away; no more 
died at that time. Speaking of pigeons, 
quite often when gathering squabs for 
market, we find some that have not grown 
well. Those we save for home use. We 
pull the tail feathers out, also flight 
feathers of one wing. They cannot fly out 
of house, but run around the floor and as 
there is feed nearly always in the hop¬ 
pers, they soon get quite plump and meaty. 
Try it. w. t. wallis. 
Massachusetts. 
DAIRY NOTES. 
Costt.y Grain. —Feeding grain at if30 a 
ton when milk is worth 95 cents a hundred 
seems to involve a discouraging proposi¬ 
tion. It is commonly asserted that there 
is no direct profit in feeding grain unless 
milk sells for as much a pound as the 
grain costs. In spite of adverse conditions 
of price and the difficulty of explaining the 
method for computing a profit, we have 
continued feeding a little grain this year 
right along through the flush of feed in 
May and .Tune. It is only a little—per¬ 
haps an average of two pounds a day. 
Whatever else may be said, the cows are 
looking well, and they ought not to shrink 
down so much in July and August as cows 
commonly do, especially if we continue the 
grain feed and increase its quantity. 
Cai.i.s the Cows. —Another very good 
result that we derive from the grain is its 
ability to attract the cows at milking 
time, to come to the stable. Moreover, they 
do not leave the pasture, which has suffi¬ 
cient of good feed, as they do when they are 
fed green feed. A little later green feed 
must be added, of course, but while there 
is an ample amount of fresh feed in the 
pastures, it is desirable that the cows 
gather it for themselves. Pasture is cheap, 
and the more the cows can be induced to 
procure a good living from it, without un¬ 
favorable effect upon the milk flow, the 
better. Oats and peas are growing, and so 
is a field of millet and another of sowed 
corn, but these will be held off until it is 
found necessary to use them. Even then 
the grain will be fed to some extent. 
Uyk for Soii.ino.—I t is now several 
years since we have grown any rye for 
soiling in Spring. Growing rye involves 
considerable labor, which costs high, and 
land is cheap, whether for purchase or in 
most cases for rental. Good pasture is the 
best for milk production of any feed that 
we can get, and where conditions favor, it 
is the cheapest feed we can get. So long 
then as the pasture can be depended upon, 
soiling is omitted, and the cows are in¬ 
vited to help themselves from the fields. 
Itye is of value for soiling only during the 
early part of the season, when cattle can 
get all they want, if they have range 
enough. We prefer to provide the range 
and save the labor. A little later the 
pasture gels dry, and the grasses become 
less palatable, and contain less succulence. 
With us, oats and peas seem to provide 
the cheapest and best feed that we are 
able to provide, when the pastures become 
dry. With any fetal that we can furnish, 
it is a difficult task to keep up the milk 
flow when the July and August heat and 
dry weather come on, and the flies appear 
to annoy the cows. I hope our previous 
grain ration, continued in increased quan¬ 
tity in these months, may tend to tide us 
over. I have often thought of feeding 
malt sprouts, thoroughly soaked with 
water, as a feed at that time, to provide 
both nutrients and succulence, but have 
never done so. Doubtless some one has 
tried it, and can furnish the facts. It 
would not be possible for us to feed large 
quantities of sprouts at the Summer 
season, with our prices for milk. 
_II. II. I,YON. 
ALL SORTS. 
Hoor and Cement Sii.os. —Have any 
R. N.-Y. readers silos built in this way? 
What is there wrong with this plan? On 
a good foundation wall a sill made of 2x4’s 
cut in two-foot lengths to be imbedded in 
mortar; 2x4 studding to be set close to¬ 
gether and toe-nailed to sill; lined with 
galvanized steel lath (sheets 17 inches by 
eight feet) and cemented; hooped well 
with steel rods or one-half-inch boards. 
Vermont. h. m. p. 
Morasses For Pigs:—I noted an inquiry 
in regard to stunted pigs. The only thing 
I know of that would start them growing 
would be to use some of the cheap molasses 
to mix with their feed, giving at first a 
large tahlespoouful at a feed and gradually 
increasing it to a gill or more as the case 
demanded. I know that the turning out to 
the ground with grass would help a good 
deal, but the molasses would help more. 
If the pigs are troubled with intestinal 
worms the molasses would clean them out 
in short order. H. is. h. 
Vermont. 
That “Shy Mare.” —On page 529 I note 
inquirer's troubles in catching his “shy 
mare." 1 had the same trouble a few years 
ago, which I overcame by taking a block 
of heavy wood, 8x6x15 inches long, making 
hole through center of block, tieiug rope 
(chain or strap) through same, leaving rope 
five to six feet long. Snap same in halter, 
and let your horse go. After an attempt 
to run he will be glad to let you catch 
him—the block will bang his front legs, 
and rope wrap around one or both of 
them. If C. Q. E. will try this after a 
day or two’s use I don’t think he would 
have any trouble catching his horse. 
Maryland. J. t. j. 
R. N.-Y.—“C. Q. E.” tells us that he 
is about convinced that the mare is past 
reform and will keep her in the stable 
hereafter. 
Si i, a on for Chickens. —In answer to W. 
R. C. on page 481, I would advise not to 
feed chickens silage. They are very fond 
of it, and a little now and then would do 
no serious hurt, especially if the silage 
was from the center of the silo. For all 
purposes in the way of green Winter feed 
I would recommend White clover clippings 
mixed with one-third green, sweet corn 
blades. After these are thoroughly dried 
they should be tramped well in a close box. 
For Winter use they should be moistened in 
hot water for an hour l>efore using, and 
fed two hours after a dry feed has been 
given. This can be done every day with 
profit. B. D. H. 
Davis, W. Va. 
T KEEPS 
OFF 
FLIES- 
I allows the cattle to feed In peace. 
It does not gum the hair, blister the 
ekln or make milk taste or smell. Saves 
doable its cost in extra milk. 
Cow-Ease 
Isa clean, non-penetrating liquid that Is 
absolutely harmless—easy to apply. Keeps 
the cows in good condition and makes 
money for the farmer. If your dealer 
can not Bapply 
you, 
Write U9 
direct. 
CARPBNTER 
MORTON 
COMPANY 
BOSTON 
Ideal Cow Stabling 
Hinged 
mangers weigh 
ed like a window,'"" 
raise over cows' heads 1 
cleaning trough and watering.' 
Adjustable Chain Swing Stan 
chions. Automatic Cleaning 
Mangers and Steel Pipe 
^ Partitions ^ 
The neatest, cleanest, strongest, most con¬ 
venient, most comfortable and most sanitary 
of all cow stablings. Cement trough for in¬ 
door watering forms manger bottoms. Stan¬ 
chions adjust for long and short cows, so all are 
lined on the gutter. Send for booklet for all 
particulars. 
KennmgJ^^iSCJCentSt. 
^or^tklnsonjWls. 
STOCKMEN’S SUPPLIES 
Milk Oil Dip for H ogs,Cattle and Sheep: Dip¬ 
ping Tanks, Hooks, etc.; Branding Liquid, 
Shears and Shearing M achines; Ear Tags and 
Buttons;Tattoo Markers, Branding Irons, etc.; 
Summers Worm Powders, Toxaline Worm 
Cure, Poultry Remedies, etc. Tanks at cost 
to buyers of Dip. Send for Free Catalog. 
Cyril Francklyn, 62 Beaver St., New York 
•V.'b.THE 
Ellis every fly It strikes. Keeps all insect pests 
off cowsinpasturelongerthanany imitation. Absolutely 
harmless. Cures all sores. Used by same dairymen 
since 1885. Kills lice and mites. If dealer offers sub¬ 
stitute. send us $1 for Improved 3-tu be Sprayer and en¬ 
ough BHOO-FLY to protect200 cows. Name express of¬ 
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Shoo- Fly Mfg. Co.. 1317 N. 10th St.. PhUa.. Pa. 
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 De Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept iu the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
YVOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
The BLOOMING DALE 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 Bui,b CALVES. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
GENIE CLOTHILDE, one of the world’s 
official record cows with 30.05 lbs. butter in seven 
days and 116.45 lbs. butter in thirty days, 
PONTIAC CHIRON, one of the best sons of 
Hengerveld De Kol. Out of a dam with a record of 
25.7 lbs. butter in seven days and with two sisters 
on the dam’s side with records of 26.39 lbs. butter at 
four years and 20.59 lbs. butter at three years of age. 
W. W. CHENEY, - Manlius, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN HEIFERS 
For Sale at FARMERS’ PRICES. 
I have six two-year old Registered Heifers for 
sale; large, handsome, and perfectly marked. Due 
to calve in May; all bred to the great BULL, Sir 
Segis Inka Poseh, No 38406; also four heifers 14 
months old, all bred to same bull. Also a number 
of bull calves from oue to six months old, sired by 
same bull. Pedigrees and full descriptions fur¬ 
nished on request. 
P. R. MCLENNAN, Syracuse, N. Y. 
f'OLI.IE PIJPS from imported Stock. Females 
^ cheap. NELSON BROS., Grove City, Pa. 
Jnly 11, 
When you write advertisers mention Thb 
R. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 8. 
VILLAGE FARM 
JERSEY HERD 
H. V. PRENTICE, Prop., Worcester, Mass. 
HERD HEADED BY 
THE GREAT FONTAINE FERN BOLL 
GOLDEN FERN’S 
GREY FONTAINE 
a son of GOLDEN FERN’S LAD. 
Dam Fontaine of St. Saviour, with a butter 
test of 16 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. 
JERSEY BULL CALVES AND YOUNG BULLS 
Grandsons of Golden Lad, Eminent, and 
King of St. Lambert. Over 200 head of Regis 
red stock to select from. ST. LAMBERT 
te; 
DAIRY CO., Georgesville, Ohio. 
R. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
FL L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y.-Brattleboro. Vt. 
RED POLLS 
Are the Most Profitable 
_ , , Cattle on Earth. 
. As fine herds of Red Polls and Guernseys as any 
m the state of Pennsylvania at Uniondale Stock 
Farm. A limited number for sale. D. L. Stevens 
P roprietor, Uniondale, Susq. Co., Pa. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE OF AVON. 
As I am making arrangements for my next trip to 
Scotland, 1 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 m order to make room for my nexfimporta 
tiou. Write for prices, etc., or call and see them. 
W. I*. SCHANCK, Avon, New York. 
A Few Gilts For Sale, 
due to farrow between now 
and September 15,1908; also 
Spring pigs of both sexes. 
Write for prices to John 
(ioodwine Jr., Potomac, Ver.Co n IU. 
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, PennYan.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. 
68600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
Large Berkshires 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
LOCUST HOME BERKSHIRES 
Direct Premier Longfellow, Lord Premier and 
Masterpiece strains. Young stock for sale. 
S. C. FRENCH, Atwater, N. Y. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows, service Boars, 
Guernsey and Holstein calves. Collie 
Pups, Beagles and Poultry. Writefor 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown,Pa. 
OHIO FARM 
Berkshire Hogs and Jersey 
Cattle; stock for sale; always 
on hand. M. L. BEN1IAM, Lelioy, Ohio. 
0 I Pi RIGS, Mar. and April farrow. Mated not 
v. i. v. akju Bred sows. All Registered Silver 
Premium Stock. F. J. Schwartz, E. Pharsalia.N.Y 
LARGE IMPROVED ENGLISH YORKSHIRES. 
from best Importation. Address 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, New .York. 
DOLAND CHINA PIGS, best breeding. Pro- 
* lific, quick maturing. March and April Pigs for 
sale. C. O. CARMAN, R. 33, Trumansburg, N. Y. 
SOAPSTONE FARM 
Haverford, Penna. 
We will be glad to quote prices on 
GUERNSEYS, SHROPSH1RES, DU- 
ROC=JERSEYS, WHITE MUSCOVYS 
AND WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
RARE OPPORTUNITY 
TO SECURE THOROUGHBRED STOCK. 
Chester White, Poland China and Berkshire Pigs; 
Reg. Jersey bulls and heifers; Scotch Collie Dogs: 
Turkey, Chicken and Duck eggs for hatching. Send 
2-cent stamp for circular. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Pa, 
NICORN DAIRY RATION i.-fcSrtSi'SK 
every Farmer and Stock Raiser should know all about. 72 £ of digestible organic 
matter, and 22% protein—No salt or filler. This is far more digestible food material 
than any other dairy feed ever marketed. Made of Ajax Flake3 properly balanced. 
Write, CHAPIN & CO., Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. 
GREENWOOD HERD HOLSTEINS. 
Headed by our famous herd null PRINCE YMBA SPOFFORD whose dam, Ymba Sd’s Pledge Clothilde Bold for $6000, haa A.B.O- 
record of 643.9 lbs. milk, 30.38 lbs. butter in 7 days, 2629.3 lbs. rnilk, 121.34 lbs butter in 30 days, 100.6 lbs. milk in 1 day. 
His Sire’s dam Katy Spofford Corona holds World’s champion Jr. 3 year old record of 590.65 lbs. milk, 26.02 lbs. butter in 7 days. 
Write us your needs in Holsteins or come and select for yourself, (either secures an honest and satisfactory deal.) 
E. H. KNAPP & SON,.Route 1, FABIUS, N. Y. 
