1911 , 
The Henyard. 
Roup in Fowls. 
Our chickens and turkeys sneeze and 
snuffle and rattle in the tin-oat. The drop¬ 
pings are at times green and yellow. Later 
their heads become swollen and eyes get 
sore. They get very sore throats with yel¬ 
low spots and sometimes die. What is it? 
Pennsylvania. a. h. t. 
I would say that your fowls were suf¬ 
fering from a severe epidemic of diphtheretic 
roup. Is your house well ventilated and 
free from dampness? These are more often 
than not the cause of such trouble. As 
soon as a bird shows any of the symptoms 
you describe, dip the head for a moment 
in kerosene or a mixture, half and half, of 
kerosene and olive oil. This should clean 
out the affected parts and kill the germs, 
riace the sick bird in a dry comfortable 
place away from those that are well and 
feed on bread soaked in milk and water. 
Fowls that have this trouble are very liable 
to have it again and I would not advise 
you to breed from them another year. 
R. B. 
The Lakenvelder Poultry. 
In Holland this breed is very common. 
They are valued for their egg production. 
German fanciers introduced them into 
Germany for exhibition uses. London 
breeders afterward carried them to Eng¬ 
land, both for exhibition birds and for eggs. 
They were called in Holland in early years 
the Jerusalem or everlasting layers; af¬ 
terward the name Lakenvelder was given' 
them. About 10 years ago they were in¬ 
troduced into New York, mainly as show 
birds. They create a sensation wherever 
exhibited by their great beauty. They have 
A LAKENVELDER COCKEREL. Fig. 417. 
a unique combination in color of white 
and black that pleases the eye; a perfect 
picture of ‘‘a shadow on a sheet,” as their 
name Lakenvelder implies. The head, neck 
and tail are jet black, the wings tipped 
with black, and the body creamy white. 
They are a small breed, not adapted for a 
market fowl, but their laying qualities are 
good. They are easily kept because of 
their foraging habits. They stand con¬ 
finement well. The young chick is active 
and healthy. They grow quite rapidly. 
One peculiarity about the chicks is their 
variations in color when hatched ; some are 
white, some buff and occasionally a black 
one, but as they grow older they put on 
the Lakenvelder color. In our Spring 
hatches we had a few variations, but they 
are coming out in true colors now. The 
hens are sitters and make careful mothers 
to their broods. Eggs are medium in size, 
quite round and pure white in color. But 
few breeders have them as yet, and it will 
be some time before they will be sub¬ 
mitted to the public. The picture, Fig. 
417, is from a photograph of a 10-months- 
old cockerel, hatch of 1910. We intend 
comparing this breed with the R. I. Reds 
for laying qualities. If they come any 
way near the Reds in egg production their 
value will be great because of their having 
great beauty as show birds in connection 
with being good layers. 
HOOSIEK. 
Scaly Leg. —Please tell me how to pre¬ 
vent scaly legs. I know the cure, but want 
the prevention. mrs. a. h. a. 
Unclean litter or infection from other 
fowls are the causes of scaly leg. Cleanli¬ 
ness is probably the best prevention. Kero¬ 
sene sprayed frequently in the litter will 
keep the legs clean from scale, as well as 
keep down the lice. 
Cement Floors. —How thick should ce¬ 
ment henhouse floors be? How much should 
a cement floor 8 by 1G feet cost for labor 
of regular mason, and including material? 
L. R. M. 
If the foundation ground is solid, from 
2% to three inches would be thick enough. 
However, if the ground is loose, from three 
to four inches should be used. If material 
is at hand the above floor should be built 
for about seven to eight cents a square 
foot. C. II. s. 
A Precocious Pullet.— I was very 
much interested in the record of five pul¬ 
lets given in a recent issue of The R. N.-Y. 
I have a pullet that seems to interest 
1 veryone who knows of her and perhaps 
her record to date will interest some of 
your readers. She is a barred Plymouth 
Rock and was hatched this year, March 17, 
THE RURAb NEW- 
and on August 15 she laid her first egg 
From then on she laid every day with the 
exception of two days, laying in all 19 
eggs. She then wanted to sit, but owing 
to our moving to a larger place we could 
not set her. However, after moving her, 
she still wanted to sit, and on September 
9 we set her on 12 eggs and on the 30tb 
she hatched eight healthy chicks out of 10 
fertile eggs. h. r. u. 
Richmond Borough, N. Y. 
U. S. Consul Loop of London, England, 
says this about poultry grit: “The Eng¬ 
lish manufacturers of poultry grit deal 
directly with the retailers to the exclusion 
of middlemen. The ruling retail price 
during August. 1911, was two cents per 
pound, nine cents per five pounds, or 12 
cents per seven pounds. Ground oyster 
shells may be had for two cents a pound, 
but are usually 42 cents per 28-pound 
package. 
To secure a greater interest in the sub¬ 
ject of bee raising and poultry farms the 
exhibits committee of the Panama-Califor- 
nia International Exposition to be held at 
San Diego, California, in 1915, are cor¬ 
responding with the officials of State as¬ 
sociations of those industries. The object 
is to arrange a competition among the 
apiarists and poultrymen in 1915. Prizes 
may be offered along lines suggested to 
the committee. 
Indian Runner Ducks.— I was very 
much surprised to hear what II. A. L. had 
to say in regard to Indian Runner ducks. 
My experience was quite different. I bought 
a trio, unrelated, last Autumn, and the 
ducks laid well until late in January. I 
decided they were not properly cared for, 
as they were sleeping on the ground, with 
slight shelter. Soon after they were made 
more comfortable ; the last of February they 
began to lay. We were soon having two 
eggs a day from the two ducks; rarely 
would one miss a day. In April I kept a 
record and I had 57 eggs out of a possible 
60. I found the eggs hatched wonderfully, 
and the ducklings were strong, and did not 
mind getting wet, as the PelCins do. The 
family pronounce them the best we have 
ever had for roasting, being more like a 
wild duck. The eggs are far better for 
cooking than hens’ eggs. They make a 
richer custard or squash pie, and there is 
nothing like them for pound cake. The In¬ 
dian Runner has come to stay on my farm. 
Massachusetts. a. l. h. 
YORKER 
LIVE STOCK PROFITS 
depend upon the feed and care. The feed isxifflrst 
Importance. Roots have their 
place in the feeding economy j 
of every barn and stable. 
BANNER ROOT GUTTERS 
prepare roots quicker and in bet-1 
ter formfor feeding toall kindsof live 
stock than they can beprepared in any 
other way. Takes a half-round chip 
out of the root. No slicing, cubing or _ 
grinding. Nothing can choke on the “ban-_ 
ner root chips.” Seven sizes for hand or power. 
Prices within easy reach of any man owning any 
stock of any kind. Write for book of facts 
O. E. THOMPSON & SONS, Ypsilanti, Michigan 
FOR MENDING HARNESS 
Ittakes • shoes, tents, awnings, pulley belts, oar- 
a wax pets, saddles, suitcases, buggy tops, 
thread, da6h boards, or any heavy material, 
feeds Stewaiit's Automatic 
from spool and AWL isthoonly per- 
does the work of TtFjy ect Sewing 
any harness maker Awl. 
machine. It is ind 
pensable for farmers, 
Agents wanted. Sent prepaid m 
for $1.25. Send at once for Pm 
catalog. STEW ART-SKINNER CO. 
35 Hermon Street. Worcester, Mass. 
HARVEY BOLSTER SPRINGS 
-Soon save their cost. Make every waggon a spring A 
V wagon, therefore fruit, vegetables, eggs, etc., f 
B bring more money. Ask for special proposition. 1 
J liar ?ej bpring Co. # 71<M7th St., lUelne, WU.I 
GUARANTEED 
[ ■Save 25^- 
Per Dollar On Feed 
Feed the cob with the corn—it’s better—cheaper 
—it gives bulk as well as nutrition—aids digestion 
—fattens stock quicker—produces more milk. 
lleiv (s/falland 
gpssa Feed Mills 
rind easiest and quickest 
grind eai 
Sturdily constructed—last a 
lifetime—will cut all kinds of 
grain, roots and vegetables. 
We have priced these mills 
very low to ensure big sales. 
Write to-day for catalogue 
and low prices. 
New Holland Machine Co. 
Box 41, New Holland, Pa. 
SCIENTIFIC SWEEP MILL 
Double Action. Triple Geared 
iThis No. 5 is one of our 
leading Feed Mills. Particu¬ 
larly adapted for grinding 
oar corn and small grain for stock 
feed. A medium priced mill that 
Gives Satisfaction 
Strong, durable and 
easy running. Mounted 
on a heavy hardrwood 
box. Fully guaranteed. 
Write for free catalog. 
Over20 styles and sizes. 
THE BAUER BROS. CO., Bor 415 Springfield, Ohio 
Loading carriers with asphalt at Trinidad Lake 
Go to the bottom of the 
roofing question—if you 
want to save money on your 
roof, 
Don t be caught by mere 
looks and mysterious terms. 
Find out what the roofing is 
made of. 
And the time to find out is 
before you buy—it is often 
costly to find out afterward 
Genasco 
the Trinidad-Lake-Asphalt Roofing 
is made of natural asphalt. 
The difference between natural as¬ 
phalt and manufactured or artificial 
‘‘asphalts*’ is great. Natural Trinidad 
Lake asphalt contains natural oils which 
give it lasting life. They are sealed in 
Genasco and stay there to defend it per¬ 
manently against rain, sun, wind, heat, 
and cold. 
Artificial asphalts are residual prod¬ 
ucts. Same way with coal tar. They 
are mixed with oils which makes them 
pliable for a while, but the oils evapo- 
rate quickly when exposed to sun and 
air; they leave the roofing lifeless, and 
it cracks and leaks. f 
When you get Genasco you can be 
sure of roofing that lasts. And roofing 
that lasts is the only kind worth having. 
The Kant-leak Kleet is thelasting waterproof 
fastening for seams—prevents nail-leaks, and 
does away with unsightly cement. 
Ask your dealer for either Genasco mineral 
or smooth surface roofings with Kant-leak Kleets 
packed in the roll. Fully guaranteed. Write 
for the Good Roof Guide Book and samples. 
The Barber Asphalt 
Paving Company 
New York 
Largest producers of asphalt, and largest 
manufacturers of ready roofing In the world. 
Philadelphia 
San Francisco Chicago 
Cross-section Genasco Model Roofing 
Crushed Quartz 
Trinidad Lake Asphalt 
—Asphalt-saturated Wool Felt 
Trinidad Lake Asphalt 
Asphalt-saturated Burlap 
Trinidad Lake Asphalt 
1041 
MAKE HENS LAY 
By feeding raw bone. Its egg-producing value is four 
times that of grain. Eggs more fertile, chicks morn 
vigorous, broilers earlier, fowls heavier t 
prolits larger. 1 
MANN’S Villi Bone Cutter 
Cuts all bone with adhering meat and 
gristle. Never clogs. 10 Days’ Freo Trial. 
No money in advance. 
Send Today tor Free Book. 
F. W. Mann Co., Box 15, Milford, MassJ 
MacKellar’s Charcoal 
For Poultry is best. Coarse or fine granulated, also 
powdered. Buy direct from largest manufacturers of 
Charcoal Products. Ask for prices and samples. Est. 1844 
R. MacKELLAR’S S ONS CO., Peekskill, N.Y. 
C finfl Single-Combed White Leghorns, Barred 
JUUU Plymouth Rocks, Imperial Pekin Ducks, 
. , . Bronze Turkeys and Guinea Hens at 
right prices. Yearlings, pullets, cocks or cockerels. 
Order at once for best seiections. Largest success* 
ful poultry plant in the vicinity of New York City. 
Agents Cyphers’ Incubators. 
BONNIE BRAE POULTRY FARM Ne w Rochelle, N. Y. 
SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS 
Choice lot Yearling Hens, Early Pullets and Cock- 
erels; any Quantity ;it attractive prices; bred-to-lav 
kind. _ SUNNY HILL FARM , Fleminoton, N. J. 
BLANCHARD'S STRAIN 
S. C. W. LEGHORN HENS and COCKERELS. 
_ J. O. VOOKHEK S, Groton, N. Y. 
STERLING STRAIN S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS-Express paid 
w on all stock purchased in October. March, April 
and May hatched Cockerels—May hatched Pullets. 
Write for pr ices. W. Sterlinp & Son, Cutchooue, N. Y. 
DULLETS AND YEARLING HENS, W. 6 B. 
* Leghorns, W. Wyandottes, from 80 cents each 
PULLETS and YEARLING HENS 2°fjFS&vJt 
dottes, single and rose comb; Brown and W. Leg¬ 
horns, R. I. Reds; from 80 cents per head up. Write 
for just what you want and how much you wish to 
invest. Maple Cove Poultry Yards, R. 24 Athens, Pa. 
BARRFD ROfKS white rocks, 
DAftALU IVRJL,I\.D PARTRIDGE WYAN- 
DOTTES, PARTRIDGE COCHINS. We have a 
fine lot of youngsters. Prize-winning strain. 
MINCH BKOS., Route 8, Bridgeton, N. J. 
Rose Comb Reds-Indian Runner Ducks 
High-class breeders and young stock for show, 
utility and export. M ay return at my expense if not 
satisfactory. Sinclair Smith, G02 Fifth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
*" ‘ - i ■■ — .. m 
INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS—Genuine white egg strain. 
I $0.00 per trio. R. C. B. Minorcas, Cockerels. 
75 cents each. GEO. BOWDISH, Esperance, N. Y. 
INDIAN RUNNER BUCKS and Barred Ply- 
mouth Rock Cockerels at farmers’ prices. Write 
me your wants. G. F. Williamson, Flanders, N. J. 
THE FARMER'S FOWL—Rose Comb Reds, best winter 
I layers on earth. Eggs, $1.00 per 15. Catalogue 
free. THOS. WILDER, Route 1, Richland, N. Y. 
•OUPERB STRAIN” WHITE WYANDOTTES-Selected COCK- 
° ERELS for breeding, $”.00 and $11.00 each, this 
month. If they don’t please, return at our ex¬ 
pense. OWNLAND FARM, Box 437, South Hammond, N. Y. 
0(1 EGGS $1.00—Leading varieties, 52 breeds. Prize Poul- 
ZU try, Pigeons, Hares, etc. Book let free. Large illus¬ 
trated descriptive Catalog 10c. F. G. WILE, Telford, Pa. 
—Don't fail to secure Stock and 
- Eggs at our reduced prices. 
EAST DONEGAL POULTRY YARDS. Marietta, Pa. 
POULTRYMEN’ 
Ofjf| PULLETS FOR SALE—May hatched Wychoff 
A U U strain S. C. W. Leghorns. Finely developed 
farm range stock, $1.25 each. Dr. M.B.Dean, Candor, N.Y. 
Snow White Wyandottes ^n u r g e h d r to 
lay. Circular free. Goldenrod Farm. Stewartstown, Pa. 
CLARK’S 
CUTAWAY 
PLOW 
REVERSIBLE 
BUSH and BOG 
This machine is built especially to subdue newly 
cleared timber land and bogs to a seed-bed lit 
for a garden. Twenty-live years of experience has 
taught us howto build this machine right. It is de¬ 
signed for efllciency, strength, and durability. * Its 
use means destruction to bushes, bunch grass, morning 
lories, or any wild plant that is preventing best cultivation. 
It has eight21-inch “Cutaway” cutlery steeldisks, which cut a 
strip 5 ft. wide and 9 inches deep. It will throw the 
soil to or from the center, leaving the land level. 
This tool makes money for the owner every 
year, and its life is indefinite. 
Shipping weight, 625 lbs. 
Wri te today for free booklet 
‘‘Intensive Cultivation.” It 
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#».«* 
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anfl over by tho increased both quantity and 
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Louden S Steel Stalls are madeof tubular steel. Simple, strong and 
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They have no flat surfaces to catch and hold dirt. Made for either 
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Louden’s Stanchions— are the perfect stanchions, affording the cow 
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Heesen’s Feed Cooker 
Doubles the value of feed—fattens pigs—keeps 
all stock sleek and well. Strong, simple, quick heating and 
ever-lasting—a strong cast iron caldron kettle and seamless 
sheet steel jacket. 
Get Thia Handy 40-Page Book Freo. We will 
mail you a 40 P. 1912 Almanac full of valuable and handy information, 
together with our catalog of 7 sizes of Feed Cookers and Tank Heaters, 
post paid on request. Writ* today. 
Heesen Bros. 6 Co. Box 72 Tecumseh, Mich. 
