ire 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Live Stock and Dairy 
COW RATION WITH PEA-VINEi SILAGE. 
I am now feeding in morning meal to my 
cows, corn fodder—all they will clean up, 
.with six quarts ground oats and bran, 
mixed equal parts by measure. Noon feed 
is all the pea-vine silage from canning fac¬ 
tory they will eat; evening, bean fodder 
with same grain feed as morning. What 
can I add to this to balance it properly? I 
have no clover hay, but have oals and wheat 
bran enough for season. n. p. it. 
Albion, N. Y. 
It is not very easy to figure the nutri¬ 
tive ratio of the ratihn you are feeding 
at the present time, as you do not give 
the weights of the different ingredients, 
hut it probably has a ratio of 1:7 or 
1 :7.5, which is entirely too wide for the 
best results in milk production. Pea- 
vine silage is much richer in nitrogen or 
protein than corn fodder or bean straw, 
so it might be well to increase the pea- 
vine silage and reduce the corn fodder 
and bean straw, but if you have the two 
latter on hand no doubt you want to 
feed them out. I would therefore sug¬ 
gest the following ration: 
Dry Fro- Carbo- 
Fceding Stuff. Matter, teln. hydrates. 
12 
pounds 
corn fodder 0.90 
.30 
4.470 
20 
pounds 
pea-vine si- 
.50 
2.82 
7 
pounds 
bean straw. 0.05 
.252 
2.779 
4 
pounds 
wheat bran 3.52 
• .4.88 
1.812 
3 
pounds 
ground outs 2.07 
.270 
1.704 
*} 
pounds 
meal. 
cotton-seed 
.744 
.888 
27.04 
2.50 
14,479 
Nutritive ratio 1:5.6. 
This makes very nearly a balanced 
ration, and one that ought to produce 
good results in milk when properly fed 
to good cows. The amounts given are 
only approximate, and should be varied 
to suit different conditions. 
C. S. GREENE. 
POULTRY-HOUSE PROBLEMS. 
I propose to erect some poultry houses 
this Spring, and would like your advice on 
two propositions. My land faces northwest, 
and to follow the side line of lot and keep 
houses with the line of street they will face 
about five degrees west of southwest. Would 
you disfigure the property by running 
diagonally across the lot and face houses 
directly south, or face as above? I can buy 
rejected tile and clay blocks of various 
kinds at a price considerably under cost of 
lumber necessary to double-board houses, 
and I propose to build the houses of these 
blocks, set them in cement and cover with 
a thin coating of cement to make outside 
surface smooth and regular. Will this 
house, if so built, be warm and dry enough 
for chickens? We have severe north and 
northwest winds nearly all Winter. 
Iselin, N. J. c. e. M. 
This question of disfiguring his prop¬ 
erty is for the owner alone to answer. 
A poultryman wants all the sun possi¬ 
ble, and the southern exposure is the 
best. A long -house built diagonally 
across the lot would spoil the property, 
and if I were to build a long house I 
would face it with the property line. 
But why not build two houses 20 x 30 
of the style Cornell University is recom¬ 
mending for breeding colony houses? 
These could be set facing the south 
and still not disfigure the property much. 
I think rejected tile would be good 
building material, and should use it if 
I could get it cheap. The main expense 
to the modern henhouse is the roof, 
as we build so low in the rear and 
have so much opening in the front for 
glass and muslin; the floor cement or \ 
concrete, the partitions muslin, and the 
doors wire. However, the roof has to 
be strong, as we try to keep it down 
low without much pitch; there is some¬ 
times a heavy weight of snow on it. 
FLOVD Q. WHITE. 
* " 
DIFFERENCE IN FEEDING VALUE OF 
ALFALFA. 
I would like to know about feeding 
Alfalfa to horses. My horses do not do as 
well on the second and third cutting as 
they do on the first. r. a. y. 
Elkhart, Ind. 
In the Rocky Mountain States farm¬ 
ers have a theory that different cuttings 
of Alfalfa are better adapted to different 
classes of stock; that the first cutting is 
better for one class, the second for 
another, and the third for still another. 
I tried to see if there was any noticeable 
difference when I was working in that 
country, but never could detect any per¬ 
ceptible difference. On our own farm 
we have usually saved the second or 
third cutting for the horses, because the 
mow capacity of our horse barn is a 
little too small, and we usually had 
to haul a little hay in, in the Spring. 
The second and third cutting making 
less waste than the first cutting, seemed 
to work out a little better for us, and 
all the hay being consumed, we had to 
haul a little less hay into this barn in 
the Spring. However, as far as practical 
results were concerned, I am by no 
means sure that there is any differ¬ 
ence in its effect on the horses, between 
the different cuttings. One year we 
had a little fourth cutting put into the 
barn after it had been frosted quite a 
little, and we had a good deal of trouble 
from colic, which we attributed to thp 
frosted Alfalfa. Theoretically, I believe 
that the first cutting should be a little 
better for horses than the later cuttings, 
simply because at present on our own 
farm the first cutting becomes a little 
riper than later cuttings and therefore 
has a little more nutrition in it. This, 
however, is theory entirely, and as be¬ 
fore stated, we never have been able 
actually to see any difference in the 
effect on the animals of any particular 
cutting. CHAS. B. WING. 
Ohio. 
MULES, HOGS AND SHEEP. 
T keep cows and sheep. I like the 
manure from cattle to mulch the trees, 
and sheep to pasture .the orchard, and 
I think the droppings of the sheep while 
pasturing have a fertilizing effect also. 
I manure once in two years, and apply 
the manure in J.he Winter. I also apply 
3“ pounds per tree of 14 per cent acid 
phosphate, and all the wood ashes that 
are made on the farm. In applying the 
manure T do not put any within two 
feet of the trunk of the trees, and 
spread two to three feet beyond the 
longest branches. My trees are 30 years 
old and it takes a load to three trees. 
New York. j. w. burke. 
Frothy Cream. —If immediately after 
milking 10. S. N., page 38, sets the milk on 
the stove and allows it to heat until there 
appears a thin film or skin, there will he 
no trouble from frothy cream, and it will 
give butter in a very short time—say 15 
to 20 minutes. e. s. h. 
Ephrata, Pa. 
Save Your 
Lambs' * 
Worm# aro tho slioep brooder's worst enemies. 
They deplete his flock and oat his profits. N, 
Slop jour loKAcg by feeding 
Sal-Vet "SST 
No trouble to food it. as with this wonderful medi- jl 
catod salt tho animals doctor thomsolvea. It costs 
but 1-12 of a coni a day per head to feed. ii 
Write for Free Rook and CO Days Trial Offer. Jm 
THE 8. K. FKIL CO., Dept* R.ft.Y Cleveland, O. X 
Kalorama Farm 
Has a Splendid Crop of Young 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
ready for shipment at reasonable prices. They 
were sired by imported hoars and are out of large, 
mature, prolific dams. Would ho pleased to price 
them to you. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y. 
SPRINGBAN K BERKSHIRES. LS? 
iu Connecticut. Send for now booklet just pub¬ 
lished; 40 sows bred for Spring 1010 Farrow; no 
cuMm; any one is a show sow. J. E. WATSON, 
Proprietor, Marbledale. Connecticut. 
L ^tt HE It KNII1 HI 1 . S AT lilt. IIP OOII—Short, broad hi-ailH, 
Mature animals weK-h from 700 to 900 I bn. Special offering 
of bred howp. Sows averaged eleven to tin; inter tbia spring. 
Four aona ol Maaterplcce, 7 months old, for wale at a bargain. 
Write for booklet. II. C. * If. It. IIA If PENDING, Pundee, N. Y. 
inas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows, service Boars, 
Jersey and Holstein calves. Uollie 
Pups.Benglos and Poultry. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co..Middletown,Pa. 
S UNNY BANK FARM BERKSHIRES Choice thorough¬ 
bred stock; matings not akin; sired by Hamp¬ 
ton Duke. King Longfellow, Jr., and Loyal Master¬ 
piece. Registration free. 
A. F. JONES, Box 117, Bridgehampton, N. Y. 
Mlbk PRODUCERS for New York City market 
desiring information how to form brandies 
of tlie Dairymen's League, write to the Secretary, 
ALBERT MANNING!, Otisviiie. N. Y. 
The BLOOMING DALE HERD OF 
HOLSTKIN-FRIE8IANS 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are tho kind you want Avrite or come to 
see them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 1 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicoly bred Bum, Cai.vkS. 1 
A. A. CORTKLYOU. Somerville, N. J. ! 
IAIIRFI —registered jerseys only 
LnU 111— I— Fern's Jubilee 73852, as Avell bred in 
FARM 
JERSEYS 
butter lines” as any bull in the 
world, heads the herd. 
STOCK FOR SALE. 
J. GRANT MORSE, -:- Hamilton, N. Y. 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 9 cows, 13 heifers, II bulls. 
8. li. N1VIN, Landenburg, Pa. 
Ynn PanH AffnrrI A Orttde. when I can sell 
I UU Ua II l HIIUIU you a leg. Jersey bull, best 
dairy stock, ready for service at farmer s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
De Kol Bull Calves 
I am offering for sale Bull Calves from one to nine 
months old. These calves are light colored and 
sired by the only living son of De Kol 2d. Those 
calves trace three to five times to De Kol 2d. 
FLOYD M. PELTON, LA GRANGE, OHIO 
MULES 
—Farm broken; 10 pair, 4to 10 years 
Prices Right—Mules Right. 
Delaware Stock Farm, 
Mycr.VSon, Brlilgcvlllt-, Del. 
KENTUCKY MAMMOTH JACKS 
Jacks. Jennets and Saddle Horses; 200 head to so¬ 
led from. Tamworth swine, all ages. Catalogues 
now ready. J. F. COOK & CO.. Lexington, Ky. 
AMERICA’S 
Leading Horse Imnorters 
PERCHERON STALLIONS 
And FRENCH COACH 
STALLIONS 
We import the BEST of each of the 
above breeds, and have them constantly 
on hand FOR SALE at VERY 
REASONABLE PRICES. 
McLaughlin bros., 
KansnsCliy, Mo. Columbus,0. St. Paul, Minn. 
RIVERLAND FARM 
OFFERS SEVERAL HEAD OF HIGH 
Cl,ASS REGISTERED 
PERCHERONS 
Mostly mares in foal from Two to Five years. A 
few young Stallions, all priced at their real worth. 
JAY GELDER, Kanona, N Y. 
Percheron Stallions 
Imported and Home Bred 
The best lot ever shown in this country. Pair 
hlaek imported black mares, $1,000. A few fine 
French Coach Stallions to rent for the season. 
K. 8. AKIN, 172 South St., Auburn, N. Y. 
100 Percheron Stallions & Mares 100 
Imported and Purebred Reg¬ 
istered Stallions from $400 to 
$ 1 , 200 . 
Mares from $250 to $<>()(). 
WRITE FOR ART BLOTTER. 
BURTON & CO., KENTON, OHIO 
IMPflRTATinil «'f the best; large improved 
imruniMIIUn English Yorkshires for sale. 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y. 
February 12, 
PUREBRED 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
The world’s record butter 
yield for 7 days, 30 days, 90 
days and one year are held %.n 
by purebred Holstein cattle. 
Holstein cattle will average better from 
every standpoint than any other breed. 
They average larger. They average 
healthier. They average less trouble. 
Here again are good reasons why you 
should consider the Holstein breed for 
your use. They will show you a 50% 
profit on their food investment. Re¬ 
member 
“Holsteins are the most profitable cattle." 
Send for Free Illustrated Booklets 
Holstein-Friesian Association 
ig 5 American Bldg., Brattlcboro, Vt. 
Hill V iew Ayrshires 
FOR SALE. 
BUM, CALF, sired by Dairy King of Avon; dam 
Mayflower Monklnnd, who is the dam of the cham¬ 
pion 4-year-old Ayrshire cow of the world. 
Also other animals of all ages for sale from my 
great herd of producing and show animals. All 
tuberculin tested. 
For prices and further particulars, address 
W. \\. BLAKE AKUCOLL, Paoli, Pa. 
THE WOODLAWN SHORT-HORN FARM 
OFFERS FOR SALE MILKING SHORT-HORNS 
We are at present offering for sale at reasonable prices a 
number of good young bulls from milking Short Horn 
Cows. Hose of Sharon. Ruby’s llriglit Eyes, Young Mary, 
Peerless, Nonpareil, and other well known strains reprr 
Rented. All these buBs are sired by Orange Sultan 26362Z 
son of tho champion Whitehall Sultan 163573, and first 
prize two year old bull at Ohio State Fail-in 1908. The 
hulls range from four to eight months old. 
For particulars and prices, address 
V. I*. WEST A SON, Box 86, Ulooinliigbii rg, ©. 
HILL TOP FARM AYRSHIRES 
One of the Good Herds of the Breed 
The homo of the Champion two-year-old heifer and 
tli© ex-Champion two and three year old heifers. 
Herd headed by the great A. R. sire Noxemall, 7312. 
Young Bulls for sale, of approved type and 
hacked by official records. Herd tuberculin testod. 
I,. A. KEYMANN, WHEELING, W.Va. 
REGISTERED OHIO 
HOLSTEINS-FRIESIANS. 
THE BAWNDALK STOCK FARM 
For three years the home of Pletertje Henger- I 
veld's Count I >c Kol. Eighty head. Bull calves S 
for sale. Address. 
CHAS. W, IIOKI!, 
Wellington, Ohio, j 
G UERNSEY BULLS FOR SALE-1 have a 
few excellent young bulls for sale from Ad¬ 
vanced Register cows and sired by Ledyard Bay 
No. 11074. Write for prices and pedigrees. 
OTTO W. DOST, Ensenoie, N. Y. 
BULL CALVES-" YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from ofiiciaily tested dams, ami are 
sired by H oiliest end Girl De Kol's Snrcnstic 
Lad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will lie kept in the Herd ami officially testod. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rift on, Ulster Comity, New York. 
oca first Highland View Slock Farm, m 7T- 
AUCTION SALE —of purebred registered Percheron mares will be Held Wed¬ 
nesday, March 2nd, 1910 at 10 A. M., rain or shine. 
We have good accommodations under cover in our barns. Wi 
will sell twenty (20) head of imported and home-bred mares, 
two stallions and two stud colts. These mares are all in foal to 
our imported Percheron Stallion, which is one of the greatest 
Percheron horses that was ever imported from Fiance. Wo 
have colts to show for the mares and stallions. This will be 
one of the greatest lot of mares that liavo ever been offered at 
Auction Sale. Any one interested in pure bred draft horses 
should not fail to attend this sale. All trains met with free con¬ 
veyance to and from Farm. Highland View Stock Farm is lo¬ 
cated on tho state road 1 '-z miles from Kittauning, which is forty- 
miles north of Pittsburg on the main line between Pittsburg and 
Buffalo. Our catalogue will ho ready February 15th, which will 
give you description of mares and stallions. Address all cor¬ 
respondence to O. N. WILSON, Kittaiining, l*a. 
LATCHFORD’S CALF MEAL 
The richness of Milk at % the cost. 
Booklet, “How to raise Calves cheaply and successfully without milk,” Free. 
BLATCIIFORD’S CALF MEAL FACTORY, WAUKEGAN, ILL. 
Established at Leicester England, in 1800. 
Peterbo 
COW OF 
MOST 
PRODUCING 
LIKE AGE 
IN 
THE WORLD 
REMARKABLE 
YEARS’ RECORDS 
2 YEARS OLD. 14,009.1 Lbs. MILK; 
703.36 lbs. FAT. 
3 % YEARS YEARS OLD, 
MILK; 906.89 Lbs. FAT. 
Average for 2 years : 
16,233.95 lbs. Milk; 805.13 lbs. 
For full particulars about this 
Guernsey Cattle in general, write 
THE GUERNSEY CLUB, Box R 
18.458.8 Lbs. 
Fat 
Cow 
and 
u 
, N. 
