THE RURAL NFW-vqRKER 
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THE IMPOSSIBLE IN JERSEY COWS. 
The following question has been pro¬ 
pounded by Mr. Thomas Titsworth re¬ 
garding the conformation of a dairy 
cow. 
Assuming that I want to buy a cow that 
will give 350 pounds of butter on bean pods 
and mixed hay, no grain in Summer, and 
not more than two quarts of oats and corn 
ground per day in Winter; she is to give 
yellow butter; assuming that she has been 
dry two weeks or more before calving, and 
that she calves iu January. Taking her 
from the tip of her nose to the tip of her 
tail and from the tip of her toe to the tip 
of her backbone, what part am I to look 
at and what shall I see there to tell me if 
I want her? 
This is an excellent question, and I 
am glad to answer it in detail. In the 
first place, as the inquirer well knows, 
two weeks before calving is not a suffi¬ 
cient time to allow any cow to make 
up a good udder. The last six weeks 
before a cow calves is the time when 
her calf is making its greatest growth, 
and it needs all the dam can give it on 
a good ration of nourishing food. Fur¬ 
thermore this is the time when the cow 
herself is preparing for her milking 
period; she needs rest, and she should 
be laying, on fat to turn into cream by 
and by. 
Secondly, yellow butter from a cow 
on dry fodder in January, no matter 
how much pigment she has in her skin, 
is hardly possible. If our buyer wishes 
butter without butter color in snow 
time, he must have well-made silage, 
rowen hay and if possible a few car¬ 
rots. A store of good early cut hay 
cured bright and green has a little color 
in it, too; but, as I found out this Win¬ 
ter, my herd fed on beet pulp without 
silage in spite of Alfalfa hay lost all 
the color from its cream; a thing that 
never happened on silage. 
Let us look at the third part of the 
proposition; 350 pounds of butter in 
350 days. If this is farm butter made 
out of very sour cream we may suppose 
the cow in question to have an over-run 
of 20 per cent, including the immense 
amount of casein such butter usually 
contains. The cow is therefore expect¬ 
ed to average eight-tenths of a pound 
of butter fat a day. If she gave an 
average of 20 pounds of four per cent 
milk she would accomplish this. Now 
there are plenty of cows that average 
10 quarts of four per cent milk for 350 
days; but not on dry pasture in August 
and bean fodder in Winter; though 
bean fodder cut fine and moistened 
feeds out very well. I know of a Cal¬ 
ifornia herd that was fed it one sea¬ 
son with excellent results. Incidentally 
corn at $32 a ton, and oats at 59 cents 
a bushel are an expensive milk ration. 
Better sell both and buy other feed. 
The R. N.-Y., I am sure, will not back 
up any formula for choosing a cow on 
this ration. 
But to the question what am I to look 
for when I select a good hard-working 
cow, that well fed and well treated will 
give an average of ten quarts a day for 
a year, I should look at the udder and 
ask that it be large, level, with big milk 
veins that run along the belly and in 
deep milk wells; I should wish her legs 
thin and bandy; I should look for wide 
hips, a big, roomy paunch, a rugged 
backbone, a long, thin neck, and a thin 
face with strong jaws and bright eyes. 
I should wish an escutcheon that ran 
well up to the root of the tail wide at 
top and spreading wide over the udder; 
and I should wish this cow to handle 
well; show a skin loose on the body and 
thin and soft to the touch. I should 
wish her in good flesh before calving 
and after it to show her ribs and her 
prominent hip bones; and she must have 
a long, level rump from hip bone to pin 
bone. The longer the better. A cow 
that is to give an average of 10 quarts 
of milk for 350 days will have to begin 
with not less than 20 quarts. Three 
quarts of grain will not keep a cow up 
to such a flow after she has used up her 
own body fat; and after once ruining a 
fine cow by overfeeding her with green 
pods the writer does not believe that 
any cow could digest 20 pounds of hay 
for her own bodily needs and nearly as 
much more bean fodder to grind up into 
milk. She would have to have iron 
jaws, and an India-rubber stomach, 
viewed at this distance from the bean 
rick. I should certainly not ask it of 
a Jersey. 
There are two ideas at the bottom of 
our farming. One is to get as much 
as possible from as near next to nothing 
as one can—hay butter in Winter. The 
other proposes to invest money, turn it 
and make a profit on it. The Jersey cow 
is the investor’s ideal. She takes a 
pound of feed costing 1.75 cents and 
turns it into a quart or more of milk 
worth 3.75 cents. But she is not capable 
of spending all her energy grinding 
coarse feed, and then giving a great 
flow of high testing milk. For such 
work a coarser cow would be more der 
sirable in the opinion of the writer. 
Enough cut fodder and hay to feed the 
cow’s own body, and grains high in pro¬ 
tein to bring the milk, is the principle 
of the best feeders, and silage or beet 
pulp as part of the roughage for diges¬ 
tion’s sake if possible. 
FANNY MORRIS SMITH. 
Separator Milk for Calves. 
1. I would like to know how to feed 
calves on separator milk. We feed them on 
oil meal and it gives them the scours. 
Could you tell what to put in the milk 
besides the clear milk to make them grow 
the faster? 2. Could you tell me what 
is good to drive worms from horses, as my 
horses are bothered a good deal? 
Falmouth, Ky. b. F. c. 
Do not put anything into the milk 
if you wish to avoid scours. When the 
calves have finished drinking their milk, 
put in the pail a handful of a mixture 
consisting of three parts each (by 
weight) of ground oats, cornmeal and 
coarse wheat bran and one part oil 
meal. The calves will thus soon learn 
to eat the dry grain and should be given 
all they will eat. After the calves are 
two or three months old you can substi¬ 
tute whole oats or oats and corn if you 
wish, in fact, I believe the whole grains 
are better for the older calves. Be 
careful not to overfeed with skim-milk, 
and remove the froth from the milk if 
very much is present. 
2. Potato parings are recommended 
as good remedy for worms in horses. 
A mixture of two parts common salt 
and one part each of sulphur and dried 
sulphate of iron, fed in tablespoonful 
doses twice a day is considered good. 
c. L. M. 
XI O XX SES 
“THE PRICE CUTTER** 
That’s what they call ME and they have a 
right to do so. 
BUT WHY? 
Simply because I offer YOU any Stallion I 
have for sale for 
$ 1,000 
on the following terms, to-wit; cash or ap¬ 
proved notes, one-third of it October 1st, 1913, 
1914 and 1915. Come and see me if you want 
Perclicron or Belgian Stallions and Mares at 
unheard of prices. Always a good selection. 
Lots of ton Horses. Write today to 
A. W. GREEN, R. IX 1, Middlefield, O. 
Railroad Station, East Or well, Ohio on Penna. 
Railroad, 30 miles north of Youngstown. 
60 Head Stallions & Mares 60 
BELGIANS & PERCHERONS 
& GERMAN COACH STALLIONS 
To Be Held at the 
Stiaron Valley Stock Farm, Newark, Ohio 
Tuesday , Match 12th, 1912 
Mares have all been bred to the very best stal¬ 
lions of the land, and a large per cent have been 
carefully mated, making flue teams for any one 
wanting a good pair. They run in age from 2 to 4 
years old, weighing from 1,500 to 1,800 lbs. each. 
Also a number from 7 to 18 months old. that will 
grow up quickly and make fine brood mares. 
Ho not fail to attend this sale and bring your 
friends with you. All interested send for catalog. 
Free conveyance to and from the farm. 
COL. G. W. CRAWFORD 
Prop. SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, NEWARK, OHIO 
Auctioneers—F. W. Andrews & Son 
Phones—Citizens 1252 ; Bell 651 W. 
Perfectly Marked Toggenburg Buck 
Six Months Old. Price 1810. 
H. A. BURKHART.BETHLEHEM, PA 
SWINE 
CHESHIRE PIQS^ nowat$; " 00eat ' h ’ 
Express Co. 
crated and delivered to 
E. IC. MORSE, Moravia, N. Y. 
CHESHIRES —Tlielong, deep-bodied, white bacon hog; 
- prize winners at State and county fair. 
Write your wants. E. K. MORSE, Moravia, N. Y. 
CHELD0N FARM registered Dnrocs. Pigs of both sex 
O Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding 
C. K. BARNES, Oxford, N. V. 
snowerem Hampshire Downs 
Never overfltted; always strong, healthy and vigorous. 
Ali shipments guaranteed as described. Inquire 
DR. S. F. SNOW. 713 University Block, SYRACUSE, N. Y. 
Horses and Miixles 
AT CTlin " GENEREUX PERCHER0N STALLION— 
H I W I IJU S. H. P. 72400 —P. S. A. 70493— 
‘BILILLIANT” (755-1271) blood. 2,300 lbs. Black. 
Imported. Pee $25, without certificate—$40 with. 
MOHEGAN FARM.PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 
HINE DUROC GILTS, Cholera Immuned, 
bred to first prize boar at Ohio State Fair. 
Hr. V. E. Michael, Yellow Spring, Box38, K.l,Ohio. 
f] j P >0 OF SUPERIOR QUALITY— Aug. & Sept. Pigs, 
U« i • U. 0 pairs and trios, not akin. Registered in 
buyer’s name. Fred Nickel, Monroe, Mich., R. No.l. 
A FEW MORE 
REGISTERED CHESTER WHITE 
and LARGE YORKSHIRE BOARS 
READY EOR SERVICE 
Weight about 250 ihs. each. Everyone a perfect 
individual. 
Price of Chester Whites.$25.00 each 
Price of Large Yorkshires_ 30.00 each 
Order at once as these boars are selling very rapidly 
HEART’S DELIGHT FARM 
C. E. HAMILTON, Mgr. CHAZY, NEW YORK 
JERSEY RED RIOS 
Have many superior qualities: Small frames, but only a 
flesh fast; long-bodied, good natnred, easy keepers. Sows 
have large litters aud do not kill pigs at fal lowing. Pigs 
grow hist—produce 350 lbs. pork at 9 months. Nothing 
slow about this breed—quick money-makers. Have some 
extra line olfcrings now at special prices. My reputation 
as a successful breeder tack of every sale. Write me today. 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Box R, Moorestown, New Jersey 
SUNNY BANK FARM 
RFDIf Gllinrc Both sex-es; Master- 
** ■■ “■ *9 *— " ■■ iT piece and Jongfellow 
breedings. Trices reasonable. Registration free. 
A. F. JONES, P. 0. Box 117, BRIDGEHAMPTON, L.I..N.Y. 
Rorizchiroc Choice breeding stock for sale. 
DCiltullllCu Also White Wyandotte Eggs, $1.00 
per fifteen. M. H. TAYLOR, West Alexander, Pa. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES. ^ zeH °;f d 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters ali sold. 
Have 4 sows bred to farrow in July; late, toser- 
vice of Watson's Masterpiece. Will book orders 
for March and April pigs now. Send for new 
Booklet. J. E. WATSON. Pionrictor, Marhleilaie, Conn. 
HOGS and P0ULTRY-“7ffi?„ P fi 
ner Puck Eggs, White and Brown Leghorn Eggs 
of best strains, Bred Berkshire Sows and Pigs. 
CHERRY HILL FRUIT FARM, Tpboso, Licking Ctwnly, Ohio. 
Hanover Berkshires 
Pigs 12 weoks old, regis¬ 
tered, both sexes. Satis¬ 
faction guaranteed. Sired by a $2,000 boar, “Pre¬ 
mier Charmer.” Undefeated on State Fair Cir¬ 
cuit. Boars of serviceable ago. 
HANOVER STOCK FARM 
R. L. FAUX, Mgr. Wapwallopen, Pa. 
B ERKSHIRE and O. I C. SWINE-MI registered. Fine lot 
of. young Pigs for breeders. At reasonable prices, 
where quality is the first consideration. See our Poultry 
ad. MAPLE GLEN PGULTRY FARM, MIU.ERT0N, N. Y. 
JACKS and PERCHERONS 
colts. Some nice Perrheran Btallions, marrs,, colts and Tam- 
worth swine. AH stock registered or subject to registry. 
Write for circular or visit The Cloverdale Farms. 
H. T. BROWN & CO., Lexington, Ky. 
Jacks A Saddle Stallions 
One hundred registered Kentucky Mammoth Jacks and 
SRddle Stallions. A big lot, of Jennets, Saddle Mares and 
Geldings. A few good walking horses, pacing and trot¬ 
ting stallions. Also Big Black Pigs. Tamworth and 
Hampshire Swine. Cook pays the freight on all Jacks. 
'1 - F« COOK & CO...Lexington, Ky. 
RiidL Ferrets 
FFRRFT^J H ere I am again, dealing in ruff on 
a ruts. The Ferret. Enclose stamp 
for prices. CALVIN JEWELL, Spencer. Ohio. 
Pm I IF PIIPQ — From imported stock. Females 
WULLIL I Ul O cheap. Nelson Bros. Grove City, Pa. 
F OR SALE— Well broken COLLIE HOG. Photo 
sent. HENRY SILL, Bluff Point, N Y. 
| DAIRY C ATTIiE 
$2,000 WilTBiiy a 
Great Herd of Jerseys 
FINANCIER, of Laurel Farm, No. 102496, at 
the head. This is a double grandson of 
FINANCIAL KING, and ono of the richest 
bred Jersey Bulls in the United States. 
Twelve daughters of FERN’S JUBILEE, 
No. 73852, go with him. Fern’s Jubilee’s dam 
was Fern of Florence, with an official record 
of 25 lbs. 8 07 ,. bntter in seven days, 93 lbs. in 
30 days, and 330 lbs. in 120 days. 
There is no reason why you should pay 
$2,000 for one Jersey when yon can get a great 
herd for the price. 
LanrelLFarm, H AMILTON, N. Y. 
A. J.G.G. Jersey Bulls For Sale 
Dams are qualifying for Registry of 
Merit with a good margin siro, sired 
by Goldie’s JAP OF M FRIDALE, No. 
85989, A. J.C. C. Write ns for Pedi¬ 
grees, Records, etc. 
SHELDON CROFT, Silve r Lake, Pa. 
Breed Up-Not Oown~ J ,r , 'or'L^ lv ;: 
Superior dairy dams. No better sires. It. F. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
JERSEY BULL CALF 
solid color. From dams bred for 
PROFIT AT TnE PAIL. For particulars write 
R. H. BUTTON, CANastota, N. Y. 
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 
Fashionably Bred BERKSHIRES 
Winter offering of Sows, some bred. Also a few 
Boar Pigs. Prices reasonable, quality considered. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Or. J. R. Alien, Orwell, N, Y, 
Brookside Berkshires 
Three choice yearling Sows, also one Sow sirod 
by "Premier Longfellow,” and out of a daugh¬ 
ter of “Lord Premier,” These sows are all 
bred; something uice. J. P. O'HARA, Moravia,N.Y. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES at HIGHWOOD 
No Annual Good Enough Unless Large Enough 
When the U. S. Government required boars of 
immense size and feeding quality with which to 
improve tho native stock of Panama, it purchased 
them from our herd. The selection for the Gov¬ 
ernment was made by -a representative of one of 
the largest Chicago packing houses. Isn’t this the 
type of Berkshire you need ? Matnro animals 
weigh 600 to 850 lbs. TWENTY SERVICE BOARS 
and FIFTY BRED SOWS FOR SALE. 
H. C. & H. B. HARPENDING. Dundee, N.Y. 
)'dAIRY CATTIiE 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES Pontiac 1'.ut¬ 
ter Boy. 62729, for sale cheap. OSWKGO HIVRU 
STOCK FARMS, Phoenix, New York. 
r n „ £ _ I Q KEG1STKI5KD HOLSTEIN FKIKSIAN BUL.I.S. 
rOl «9I6 ready for service; also calves from A. R.O.cews. 
I‘ricc$30 up. The Gates Homestead Farm, Chlttenango, N.Y, 
Millr Prnriurprc for New York City market 
Ullln. riOUUvAA desiring information how to 
form branches of the Dairymen’s League, write to 
the Secretary. Albkkt Manning Otisville, N. Y. 
FAR QA! C-Jersey bull, “letty’s king 
I UH OriLL RIOTER,” 75483, five years old. In 
fine condition and tuberculin tested. Any one wish¬ 
ing a high-bred St. Lambert Bull will do well to get 
this animal, as he is quick and gentle and will im¬ 
prove any herd be is placed with. This is a farmer’s 
chance, as lie will be sold at a farmer’s price, and 
the first reasonable bid will get him, as owing to 
barn lire we require to make room for further stock. 
He is solid color, black switch and tongue. Copy 
of pedigree sent on application to WELLESLEY 
FARM, Al.KXANO ttlA Bav, N.Y. _ 
Guernsey Bull For Sale 
“TTero Glen” 15878. coming 8, 
dark ftiun and white. Price 
$j*‘35<), or will exeliangfe for thor¬ 
oughbred heifers or grade cows. 
Selling because not needed. 
Mohegan Farm, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 
G uernseys—T wo Buns, 3 to 4 weeks oia, i5-i6th 
pure, sired by Brutus of Clover Hill (18817), beau¬ 
tifully marked and choice individuals. $20.00 each, 
crated for shipment. Satisfaction guaranteed. Also 
two heifer calves. Edgeworth Farm. Whitewater, Wis. 
U Holstein Bull, by America DeKol Burke; dam, 
Lundu Cornucopia DeKol—official record at four 
years just completed—15,223 milk and 610 but¬ 
ter in 365 days. Price $200. and rare bargain. 
CLOVERDALK FARM.CHARLOTTE, N.Y. 
Mlft HOLSTEINS 
are bred for huge production, good size, strong 
constitution, ami 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. OORTELYOU, Somerviile N. J. 
REG. HOLSTEIN MALE CALVES 
I Closely related to champions of the world ■ 
at farmers’ prices. Fine individuals, nicely | 
marked. Fifty per cent below value. H 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Write to-day. B 
F. H. RIVENBURGH, HILLHURST FARM, MUNNSVILLE. N. Y. 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
They are not only the most profitable cattle, 
but the easiest to care for. Not easily susceptible to 
disease, they thrive iu any climate and do well on 
coarse feod, and are so gentlo that it is a pleasure to 
handle them. They breed regularly and have hoalthy 
calves commonly weighing 100 pounds. 
Is it strange that so splendidly healthy a breed are 
persistent milkers, making the most wholesome milk and 
the best beef of any dairy breed and plenty of it ? 
Send for Free Illustrated Descriptive Booklets. 
They contain valuable information for any Dairy¬ 
man. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N, F. L. HOUGHTON, SecV. Box 105 , Brattleboro, Vt 
