1911. 
THE RURAL NEW-VORKEH 
1243 
THOSE CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY COWS— 
NOVEMBER. 
These figures are dropping lower and 
lower, but we are determined to give 
them just as they are. It seems that 
hay is the most expensive thing to feed 
cows at present. It is worth $15 in the 
barn and $18 to $20 delivered in town, 
loose. I estimated these cows ate 20 
pounds each per day, or 1200 pounds per 
month, and the prospect is that it will 
be worth more another month. We have 
now finished feeding out our corn fod¬ 
der, and began on December 1 to feed 
silage. This can be depended upon to 
cut the cost of production. While the 
profits this month are not large, how do 
they compare with those from a flock of 
175 or 200 hens that are eating a bushel 
• or more of good grain every day and 
not laying a single egg? It is within my 
knowledge that this is exactly the condi¬ 
tion of a number of flocks in this sec¬ 
tion of the country, and I presume it is 
true all over the country. There may be 
exceptions to this, but this is the usual 
condition at this time of year, and the 
owners of these poultry flocks do not 
feel like crowing over their November 
egg profits. Here are the cow figures: 
NOVEMBER. 
Branch. 
30 days milk, 1581 lbs. at $2.Sll 62 
Daily average, 19 1-3 lbs. 
Babcock test, 5.6 per cent butter fat. 
Matilda. 
30 days milk, 740 lbs. at $2.$14 80 
Daily average, 24% lbs. 
Babcock test 5.1 per cent, butter fat. 
Cost. 
[ Ia y .$9.oo 
vorn fodder . 3.32 
Grain . 4 
Interest ..!! l'.OO $26.42 
- $17.50 
November’s net profit. $8.92 
Cost of production per hundred.... ’ L32 
C. C. CLEMENT. 
Chautauqua Co., N. Y. 
Care of Young Heifer. 
I have a Holstein heifer, will be two 
years old next March. I expect her to 
freshen about April 1, is good size. Will 
you tell me how she should be fed during 
the Winter and Spring? I have good hay, 
Timothy, clover, oats and peas and sweet 
corn stalks, and plenty of mangels. 
Pennsylvania. l. l. 
It seems to me that L. L. has a 
wealth of material for wintering his 
heifer. He does not say what the peas 
and oats are, so I assume it is hay cut 
while the grain was in the milk. Of 
course the ideal Winter feed for all 
kinds of cattle is silage, but we can¬ 
not expect anybody with only one or 
two cows to have that. However, a 
very passable substitute may be made 
from the sweet cornstalks by chopping 
them quite fine with a hand chopping 
box and treading it very firmly into a 
tight barrel. A pork barrel is excel¬ 
lent for this purpose. After packing 
in the barrel pour over it two or three 
gallons (I use a common teakettle full) 
of hot water and cover with an old 
blanket or several thicknesses of bran 
sacking. In two or three days it will 
be thoroughly heated through and all 
the hard butts softened so they are 
readily eaten. It is well to have two 
barrels, so that one may be filled and 
cooking while the other is being fed 
out. I should feed this heifer a good 
feed, perhaps nearly a bushel, or all 
she will clean up in the morning, of 
this hand-made silage, a good forkful 
of clover or oat and pea hay at noon, 
and .another feed of silage at night. 
On Sundays feed bright oat or buck¬ 
wheat straw at noon instead of hay. 
It is a well-known fact that cows 
greatly relish an occasi|on/al feed of 
straw unless they are bedded so lib¬ 
erally that they eat their bedding. I 
never fed any mangels, so i do not 
know much about them, but I imagine 
I should save them for the milking 
cows if I had any. 
Some people do not believe in feed¬ 
ing grain to dry stock unless they are 
fattening them, but a quart of grain, 
ground corn and oats or bran and 
meal, if you have to buy feed, on the 
silage twice a day will keep a heifer 
in much better condition for calving, 
and the cost is so slight it will hardly 
be noticed. After calving if the udder 
is all right and shows no signs of cak¬ 
ing, this feed may be considerably in¬ 
creased if conditions warrant it. This 
heifer and indeed all the cows should 
have free access to salt. I have a salt 
box on the wall just in front of the 
cows, and I throw a small handful into 
one corner of the manger every time I 
feed silage. For best results she should 
not be compelled to drink ice water 
in the Winter. This also applies to 
milking cows. If the water is slightly 
warmed they will drink more of it, and 
the more water they drink the more 
milk they will give. They will also be 
healthier and keep in better condition 
than the cows that are driven into the 
cold side of a barnyard to drink ice 
water through all the Winter storms. 
New York. c. c. 
AILING ANIMALS. 
Horse With Sores. 
I have a black mare 11-12 years old that 
for three months had sores break out on 
her back and shoulders and front legs and 
In her eyelids. In these sores a hard for¬ 
mation, from the size of a pea to several 
times this size are formed, that work 
gradually to the surface. These places 
seem itchy; I have to tie her up to keep 
her from biting the sores. I had her bled 
several times, keep the sores washed out 
well with soap and water, using diluted 
carbolic acid to cleanse them ; where I can 
bandage I use castor oil and calomel and 
apply the same to other sores. Her appe¬ 
tite is good. Sores heal rapidly, to break 
out in some other part, usually where she 
rubs or bruises herself. Can you tell me 
what is is and a remedy; also the cause? 
No one here seems to be able to diagnose 
the case. a. b. m. 
Louisiana. 
We are not able from your description to 
say what may be the nature of the sores, 
nor do the specimens sent help in making 
a diagnosis, as they are merely dried masses 
of pigment and sebaceous substance. We 
suspect that the mare suffers from skin 
disease associated with deranged pigmenta¬ 
tion. Keep her clipped. Give Fowler’s 
solution of arsenic night and morning in 
half-ounce dose. Paint the sores twice 
daily with camphophenique and then dust 
with calomel. a. s. a. 
Rickets. 
What is the trouble with my pigs? Have 
three that are nearly helpless; first symp¬ 
toms noticed, difficulty of getting around on 
the hind legs; the knee and hock joints 
are swollen and hard. They have a good, 
dry place to sleep, and large run in orchard. 
They do not grow except in length of nose. 
Other pigs fed same way are nearly twice 
as large. I have been feeding a proprie¬ 
tary stock feed, but it is too expensive and 
does not seem to do any good. Is there 
any help for them? w. b. 
New York. 
No doubt the pigs have rickets, which is 
due to malnutrition or to lack of mineral 
matters in the feed. It is common where 
pigs are stuffed on corn, which does not 
supply much bone-making material, and 
especially where pigs fed in that way are 
taking little outdoor exercise. Worms in 
the intestines also may cause derangement 
and malnutrition. Stop feeding stock food. 
It is not necessary. Allow free range on 
grass and feed roots and pumpkins. Do 
not feed corn, but allow a little cornmeal 
along with middlings, bran, ground 
(screened) oats and flaxseed meal made up 
Into thick slop with hot water. If milk is 
used, omit the flaxseed meal. Add lime- 
water at rate of an ounce to the quart of 
slop. a. s. A. 
Horse With Swelling. 
Please suggest a treatment for the after 
effects of lymphangitis. The horse had an 
attack last Winter, and the leg never got 
down to its normal size. Of late it swells 
more while standing and does not work out 
as usual. There has been eruptions and 
a discharge at times. The leg is hard from 
hock to foot. The horse is about seven 
years old, a heavy work horse of a sluggish 
temperament. I am feeding oats with one- 
third bran. w K- 
New York. 
If it Is true lymphangitis there should be 
no eruptions or discharge. These things 
tend to indicate that the animal may be 
affected by farcy, the skin form of glanders. 
This is a terribly contagious disease, and 
it not only is communicable and fatal to 
horses, but it affects man. It therefore is 
dangerous to handle an affected animal, and 
as we are not certain that glanders-farcy is 
not present we can only advise you to have 
an immediate examination made by a grad¬ 
uate veterinarian. Were it lvmphangitis 
the treatment indicated would be to hand- 
rub the parts two or three times a day then 
swathe with cotton batting and applyaband- 
age - a. s. A. 
Dogs and Ferrets 
FOR SALE 
Prices right. 
-A Black and Tan Fox Honnd 
■ROYBE™y. u£°K,'» C aS k : 
fifll I |E PUPO-From imported stock. Ferns 
AILJLLIL I UiO cheap. Nelson Bros. Grove City, 
FERRETS FOR 8ALE~^ rite for price 1 
DeKleine Bros., 
and catalogue, its fre 
Jamestown, Micliigai 
FFRRFT^ SALE— Choice stock. Order ato 
I liiiii_i o w hile the supply lasts. Prices—$3 
single male. $4 per single female. $38 per doz. S 
orders to KEEFER BROTHERS, Greenwich, 01 
CATTLE 
LAUREL FARM 
Breeds the cattle 
that most eco¬ 
nomically turn farm produce into money— 
JERSEYS, and the swine that do the same 
thing— BERKSHIRES. Which do YOU want? 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, N. Y. 
Milk Producers 
for New York City market 
form branches of the Dairymen's League, write to 
4he Secretary. Albert Manning Otisville. N. Y. 
SES 
FORTY 
Stallions 
and Mares 
Belgians & * 
Percherone 
Will Arrive 
at the 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, Dec. 21 ®r22 
They are an extra fine lot, and will be 
SOLD BY AUCTION between the 
1st and 15th of JANUARY, 1912 
Everyone that wants to improve his stock and be 
up to date must not fail to attend this sale. 
COL. G, W. CRAWFORD, Prop., Newark, Ohi® 
P ercheron and Belgian Stallions and Mares for sale 
at farmers' prices. A. W. GREEN, Route 1, 
Middlefieid. O. Railroad station, East Orwell, O., 
on 1’enna. R.R., 30 miles north of Youngstown, O, 
S IX E E 
Snowcroft Hampshire Downs 
Never overfitted; always strong, healthy and vigorous. 
All shipments guaranteed as described. Inquire 
DR. S. F. SNOW. 713 University Block, SYRACUSE, N. Y, 
SWINE 
CHELDON FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex. 
^ Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding. 
C. K. BAKNK8, Oxford, N. V. 
Of Prizo winners and descended 
77 . " , from prize winners of the best 
bloou of the breed. Herd long established. All ages 
Male and Female For Sale. Pigs, service boars, bred 
and open gilts and sows. Priced to suit the ordinary 
farmer. Write, describing what you want. 
A. E. FOSTER, New Salem, Fairfield Co., Ohio 
O.I.G. 
Service boars with orandparents; bred by 
the l. B. Silver Co., 520. 
C. B. Smith & Son. Jackson Summit, Pa 
DUROCS 
THE BIG. DEEP FELLOWS 
_. _ --that grow and mature quickly 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer, Pa 
CHESHIRES —The long, deep-bodied, white bacon hog 
- prize winners at State and county fair 
Write your wants. E. K. MORSE. Moravia. N. Y. 
ONF PAIR Thoroughbred Chester White Pigs 
, . ■*»*** ready for service. Who wants 
them? High Point Poultry & Hog Farm, Colchester. Conn 
(I I fl »e OF SUPERIOR QUALITY-Aug. & Sept. Pigs 
1 * ° pairs and trios, not akin. Registered iii 
buyer’s name. Fred Nickel, Monroe, Mich., R. No.l 
O H -Three four-montlis’ Boars, 100 lbs. each. 
ill Ui at $10 each; registered, $11. Valley View 
Branch, Maple Glen Poultry Farm, Millerton, N.Y 
COD C Al C—26 Chester White Boars, weight 
run OHLk 226 lbs. each. These young Boars 
are sired by Sunny Jim, No. 15025, the greatest 
Chester White sire of to-day. Everyone a perfect 
individual. Price $25.00 each, if ordered at once. 
HEART’S DELIGHT FARM 
C. E. Hamilton, Mgr., Chnzy, New York, 
YORKSHIRE SOWS 
Registered, bred, all ages. One 2-year-old, one 3- 
year-old Boar. Orders taken for suckling pigs. If, 
on arrival, stock is not as represented, in your 
opinion, return same and we will refund money. 
BAKITAN VALLEY FARMS, Karitan, N.J. 
L ARGE BERKSHIRES AT IllfillWOOP— During eachoftlie pant 
five years we have sold more reulatered Berkshires than any 
other breeder in the United States. This is shown by the 
records of the American Berkshire Association. We have over 
400 registered Berkshires and invite the closest inspection. 
Special offering now of Service Boars at from $2;> up. We arc 
breeding 80 young Sows that will be sold showing safe with 
pig. H. O. & H. H. HA UPENDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
FASHIONABLY BRED BERKSHIRES 
A few Spring and Summer PIGS for sale at rea¬ 
sonable prices. Dr. J. R. ALLEN, Orwell, N. Y. 
GIVEN Berkshire or Duroc Pig for a few 
hours of your time, stamp for parti¬ 
culars. PKNNA, BERKSHIRE COMPANY, 
Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES.- 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters all sold. 
Have 4 sows bred to farrow in July; late, to ser¬ 
vice of Watson's Masterpiece. Will book orders 
for March and April pigs now. Send for new 
Booklet. J. E. WATSON. Pionrietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
KALORAMA FARM 
is now offering a limited number of 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
from eight to twelve weeks old, of 
the highest quality and breeding, 
... AT REASONABLE PRICES . . . 
CALVIN J. HUSON, - PENN YAN, N.Y 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and a 
“square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
DAIRY CjO-TTLE 
■ Highest Quality and Best Color 
The prepotency of the Guernsey Bull or• his 
ability to stamp the desirable characteristics of the 
breed on his offspring 
Makes him most valuable for improving the 
common dairy stock of any section. 
A. Dairy of Grade Guernseys will give Rich, 
Fine-Flavored , High- Colored Milk, 
Cream and Butter. 
FURTHER INFQRMATION REGARDING THE GRADE 
GUERNSEYS BY ADDRESSING 
The American Guernsey Cattle Club 
Box R PETERBORO, 1ST. H. 
Oakland Farm Holsteins 
Young Bnlls for $50, $75 and $100, and some at 
higher figures—all of Oakland quality, and every¬ 
one guaranteed to suit the purchaser. Our sires 
are the best we could select, and are of national 
reputation, while our females are of equal merit. 
At our prices a registered bull is cheaper for you 
than any other; you cannot afford to get along with 
a grade. T. A MITCHELL, Weedsport, N. Y. 
(40 minutes from Syracuse on R. S. & E. Trolley.) 
Krrr, holsteins 
are bred for large production, good size, strong 
constitution, and best individuality. The best 
sires are used in this herd that it is possible to se¬ 
cure. A nice lot of young bulls for sale; no females. 
■ A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville N. J. 
READY FOR SERVICE 
-SIR KORNDYKE 
TNT, TTTNT . NETHERLAND 
DE KOL 4th, registered show Holstein, horn 
Dec. 5, 1910. Nearly all white. Prize winner at 
Fall Fairs. Price, $100 f. o. b. Send for pedigroe. 
CLOVERDALE FARM, Charlotte, N. Y. 
Iff ...WE HAVE A FEW... 
IOUNG BULLS FOR SALE 
THAT ARE READY FOR SERVICE. 
THEY ARE FROM ADVANCED REGISTRY 
DAMS, AND BY ONE OF THE BEST SIRES 
OF THE HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BREED. 
WE ARE SHORT OF ROOM AND WILL 
MAKE PRICES ON THESE FELLOWS 
THAT WILL SURELY MOVE THEM. 
Write for Pedigrees and Prices. 
WOODCREST FARM 
RIFTOI\l, N. V. 
REG. HOLSTEIN MALE CALVES 
Closely related to champions of the world 
at farmers’ prices. Fine individuals, nicely 
marked. Fifty per cent below value. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Write to-day. 
F. H. RIVENBURGH, HILLHURST FARM. MUNNSVILLE, N. Y. 
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FOR SALE-THREE RICHLY BRED YOUNG JERSEY BULLS 
DAMS HAVING YEARLY AUTHENTICATED RECORDS, as follows! 
Dam of No. 1, 8128.3 lbs. milk in 286 days, 
_ .., testing 527 lbs. 12 oz. butter 
Dam of No. 2, 11265.3 lbs. milk in 365 days, 
^ „ testing 701 lbs. 12 oz. butter 
Dam of No. 3, 12840.6 lbs. milk in 365 days, 
testing 803 lbs. 10 oz. butter 
Write for description ami prices, or come and see 
them, visitors always welcome. 
E. W, Mosher, “ BK1GHTSIDE,” Aurora, New York 
FflR 9A| C— Two Jersey Heifer Calves out of 
I Ull OnLL R. of Merit bull, and a few Jer- 
sev Cows. Also S. C. W. Leghorn Hens, $1.00 each. 
GEO. L. FERRIS & SON, Atwater, N. Y. 
BELTED HAMPSHIRE SWINE: 
WELL MARXED PICS 
CHAS. STEWART DAVISON 
60 Wall Si., New York City 
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Breed Up—Not DowirEr, 
Bull Calves 
, . _ _ can afford to 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. 11. F. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
FflR <\AI F-Registered jerseys—cows, 
I Ull OHLL HEIFERS AND YOUNG BULLS; 
large selection; blue ribbon winners; won in butter 
contests. Come and see them. Full particulars of 
DAVID WALLACE, Supt. Rumsonhill Farm, Fairhaven, N. J. 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
are the leading dairy breed because the dairy busi¬ 
ness in no longer guess-work but a science. In all 
tests conducted by experiment stations to find out 
the relative profits in heavy-weight and light-weight 
cows, the big Holstein wins. A test at the Wisconsin 
station between five Holsteins and five medium-weight 
Jerseys showed that in one year the Jerseys earned $80.01 
and the Holsteins $95.31 per head. 
Send for Free Illustrated Descriptive Booklets • 
They contain valuable information for any Dairy¬ 
man. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y, Box 105, Brattleboro, Vt- 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N, 
