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THE RURAL NEW.YORKEH 
May 14, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
A FLOCK OF SHEEP 
Fig. 234 shows a flock of sheep on a 
Columbia County, N. Y., farm, and 
their lambs. The flock is a selected lot 
of grade llampshires and Southdowns. 
They are a fine, healthy lot, being free 
from all diseases, which often cause 
much trouble. We cull out those that 
are ,not up to standard from the young 
s to civ that we add to our flock every 
year, so that- in this way we always have 
a very nice selected flock. We have 45 
or 50 in the flock. Sheep are like 
chickens in one way; that is, they do 
better in small flocks. We find that 
they pay better, and are less work than 
cows in this section, where the country 
is so hilly and pasture short, as such 
pasture will keep sheep in good con¬ 
dition in Summer by changing them 
from one hill to another, while if cows 
had such bill pasture they would do 
nothing and run down, unless they had 
fodder or grain extra. E. J. 
Columbia Co., N. Y. 
MISTAKES IN MANAGEMENT OF SHEEP. 
First, the temptation to turn them 
out too early, with the thought of sav¬ 
ing. fodder. If .they are turned on the 
regular pasture, they will get the start 
of it and fail to get the sustenance they 
should from it the balance of the season, 
knife, and, with plenty of grass, turned 
out May 10, and for the first time in 
years did not shear until well into 
June. In spite of the fact that the 
sheep had nearly 14 months’ wool on, 
we sheared less pounds to the sheep 
than for years, and thcy r were never in 
better condition. The loss came, as 
suggested, from tag locks cut off, and 
wool washed out by heavy showers, of 
which we had several, before we could 
get the sheep under cover. 
The third mistake is to leave the 
young rams.uncastrated, and lambs with 
their tails on. In removing the tail, 
place it on a hard wood block, shove 
the skin toward the rump, and sever 
it with a sharp two-inch chisel. The 
skin will cover the bone, and it will 
heal quickly. If a knife is used, with 
a drawing cut, the bone will protrude, 
making an ugly wound. In all these 
operations it is very important that the 
knife or chisel should be clean. By 
that I mean disinfected, by dipping in 
carbolic acid, corrosive sublimate or, 
what I have used for years, the sheep 
dip referred to. A tool used for all 
sorts of •things, loaded up with germs, 
is responsible for more ‘ bad luck” fol¬ 
lowing such operations, than unskilled 
operators all put together. Further, 
every farmer should learn in his youth 
to perform all such operations. To 
see a man brought up on a farm run¬ 
ning around to find some one to cas¬ 
trate his lambs or pigs or to tap an 
A BUNCH OF SHEEP AND LAMBS. Fig. 234. 
when, if it had been allowed to get a 
sufficient start, it would have served 
them much better later in the season. 
If it is a field to be plowed, I feel quite 
sure the extra vegetable matter that 
would be turned under, if left, rather 
than to have it pastured off, is worth 
much more to the land than to the 
sheep. In any event, this soft, watery 
grass, while relished by the sheep, has 
little nutriment in it. It fills, but does 
not feed. The sheep get to scouring, 
and lose flesh, which it will take more 
and better feed to put back on them. I 
have tried both plans for years, and 
watched those of my neighbors who 
turned out their sheep about as soon 
as the snow was off, in order to have 
them on hand when the grass appeared, 
and I am fully persuaded in my own 
mind that sheep so turned will be in 
poorer condition than if kept up until 
grass -is strong and abundant. The 
extra hay and grain required to feed 
them a couple of weeks longer will be 
money well invested. 
The second mistake is to shear the 
sheep, as the custom was, in June. By 
all means shear before they go to pas¬ 
ture. They can be better protected in 
the barn, after the wool is off, than in 
the field. If they are put on grass with 
the wool on, the looseness of the bowels 
always following a change to succulence, 
will soil much of the wool about the 
hinder parts, which is a loss, for i-t will 
cost more to wash it out than it will 
bring. Any man who will put tag 
locks in the middle of a fl&ece, as has 
been done, is one with whom I would 
not trust my pocket-book when he 
thought no one saw him. The old talk 
about the gain from accumulation of 
oil in hot weather is nonsense. If the 
weather is at all wet, the rains will 
wash out more oil than will accumulate 
twice over, to say nothing about the 
comfort of the sheep with its heavy 
fleece in the hot days. When it is off, 
it is easy to shelter them on cold nights, 
and wet days, and they will suffer less 
than with a fleece wet through, which 
must be dried from the heat of their 
bodies Last season the floor where 
we usually shear was full of lien ma¬ 
nure, which we had not had a chance 
to mix for the corn. We were obliged 
to send to Chicago for a new shearing 
animal in case'of bloat, as well as to 
dress his sheep, hogs or beeves, indi¬ 
cates to my mind one who is not thor¬ 
oughly posted in his business. The com¬ 
plaint, “I don’t know how; I never did 
that,” is no reason at all. Every one of 
us had to learn, and I believe we can 
.do anything we set out to, if we only 
set our mind on it. E. van ai.styne. 
YOUR ADVERTISEMENT 
Your wiison is your advertisement which is daily 
before the public. An opinion of t,he finality of 
your output and as to whether or not you are care¬ 
ful and neat in handling your milk is formed from 
your outfit. A circular or card is read, thrown 
away and forgotten, but your wagon advertise¬ 
ment appears day after day. A l’arsons “ Low- 
Down " Milk Wagon will successfully advertise 
your dairy. Write for circulars. 
THE PARSONS WAGON CO., 
DAIRY DEPT. Earlville, N. Y. 
SWISS COW 
Let us tell you about our musical bells 
of special design* made in 8 sizes of 
best Swiss bell metal. Sold singly or 
in sets tuned to harmony. Pine strap 
with each. Reduced price this year. 
At dealers or direct to introduce. Also 
sheep and turkey bells. Write ior 
circular and prices. 
Bevin Bros. Mfg. Co. 
East Hampton, Conn. 
New York Farmers 
g . Hardy, prolific; 
ng, clean bone; early 
maturing. Young stock for sale. DEPARTMENT OF 
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, Cornell University. Ithaca, N. Y. 
Kalorama Farm Berkshires. 
Service Boars all sold. 
Bred Sows all sold. 
Fall Pi^s all sold. 
Am now taking orders for Spring Pigs, April and 
May delivery. 
CALVIN J. HUSON. Penn Yan, N.Y. 
r 
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IT % Unscrupulous agents 
llpAljV pretend that complicated 
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'"Wash machines every time they are used 
and not use the ‘sousing’ method advised 
by agents of complicated machines—this 
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‘‘I have seen cheap separators it was an 
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OVERTON, Michigan. 
"A dirty and unsanitary farm separator Is 
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“ It has been demonstrated by tests that It 
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These statements should decide you to 
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Calves 
Yearlings 
Two-year-olds 
Three-year-olds 
Cows due this mo. 
Cows due next mo. 
Cows due every month. 
MANOR DEKOL, JR. 
bred bull.-- of the breed 
RIVENBURGH BROS.. R. F. 
REGISTERED HOLSTEINS 
DON’T WAIT to send for 
detailed description, as the 
stock you would buy might 
be sold; phone or write 
and we will meet you at 
train. SIR KORNDYKE 
35135, one of the greatest 
at head of herd. 
D. No. 1. MDNNSVILLE, N. Y, 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTKIN-FUIKSIANS 
aro 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 BuiJi Oadves. 
A. A. UORTELYOU. Somerville. N. J. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN HEIFER CALVES 
for sale. Have two registered heifer calves, nicely 
marked, well grown, from good dams. Also a 
handsome yeaning bull, ready for service. Full 
information and pedigrees on request. 
..OX, ~ 
IRVIN F. YVILOO 
Cannien, Now York. 
I AIIRFI —REGISTERED JERSEYS ONLY 
Lrt U 11 L L Fern’s Jubilee 73852, as well bred in 
FARM 
A YOUNGSTER OF QUALITY. 
For sale—Ontario King, Holstein-Friesian Bull, 
born Jan. 20, 1910; sire, Lakeside Model King, of 
B. A. Powell herd, Syracuse; dam, Bello Hartog 
Do Kol, butter 20.54. We treat all calves for im¬ 
munity from tuberculosis. Correspondence soli¬ 
cited. OLOVERDALE FARM, Charlotte, N. Y. 
J. J. Eden, Manager. 
mtter lines ” as any bull in the 
world, heads the herd. 
STOCK FOR SALE. 
J. GRANT MORSE, -:- Hamilton, N. Y. 
R K<;. JERSEY CATTLE. Chester White. Poland 
China and Berk shire Pigs. Lincoln, Shropshire and 
Hampshire Down Sheep. Scotch Collie Dog? and a 
variety ol’ Poultry. Send 2-eent stamp for circular. Como 
see my stock and make your own selections. Address 
K1) W A RI) WAI /I’ BIt, WestChester.C’hestoH3o.,Pa. 
JERSEYS 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 1 cow, 12 heifers, (i bulls. 
8. E. N1VIN, Landenburg, Pa. 
sell 
best 
You Can't Afford 
dairy stock, ready for service at farmer s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
IERSEYS FOR SALE— Two solid color Bull Calves, 
J dropped Nov. 21, '09—Feb. 25, ’10. Sire tho best 
"Pure St. Lambert” living. These calves are more 
than 75$ pure St. Lambert; quality high. Herd 
averages a pound butter from 17 lbs. milk. 
J. ALDUS HERR, It. R. 4, Lancaster, Pa. 
Large Berkshires. 
Spring Pigs for May and June delivery; matings 
not akin. Catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM. Gettysburg, Pa. 
Pfll I IF Ol | DO— From imported stock. Females 
UULLIL ruro Cheap. Nelson Bros., Grove City, Pa. 
FOR <JAI F~ fl FINE REGISTERED guernsey bull, 
rUfl OHLL 9 months old. Price reasonable. 
Address F. H. SHEFFEU, East Point, Pa. 
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J 
CHR. HANSEN’S 
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Box 1106, Little Falls, N.Y. 
250,000,000, 
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. Dipped In 
IllliJlII 
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Has no equal. One dipping kills ticks, lice 
and nits. Increases quantity and quality 
of wool. Improves appearance and con¬ 
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scud 81.75 for 82.00 (100 gallons) packet to 
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! 170 William Street, New York City. 
if 
za ‘‘New Modern” 
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/ Wood or Steel Stanchions (chain or 
f swivel hung), Litter and Feed 
Carriers, Watering Basins, etc. 
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with frame fitted to stable, and 
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BATES S SWIFT SPECIALTY MFG. CO. 
Box 5, Cuba, N. Y. 
Brown Swiss Bull, 
old. Large, lino 
HAGAMAN, 883 
FOR SALE 
animal. Might exchange. 
Madison Avenue, Albany, N 
—One registered 
year 
C. A. 
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desiring information how to form branches 
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ALBERT MANNING, Otisville. N. V. 
L ARGE BERKSHIRES AT HARWOOD.— Mature animals 
weigh COO to 900 lbs. Sows averaged eleven to 
the litter last season. Special offering of young, 
pigs nine, to twelve weeks old. Write for booklet 
H. U. & II B. HARPENDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
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BERKSHIRES .- 1 " 6 
Prize Herd 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters all sold. 
Have 4 sows bred to farrow in July; late, to ser 
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for March and April pigs now. Send for new 
Booklet. J. E. WATSBN, Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
LARGE ENGLISH YORKSHIRES 
YOUNG PIGS from registered prize-winning 
stock. CHAS. H. EMENS, Spring Hill Farm 
Binghamton, N. Y. 
Reg. ?. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine, large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows, service Boars, 
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Pups, Beagles and Poultry. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown, Pa 
CHESTER WhTtE & TaRgTYORKSHIRE 
Boars old enough for service and young sows that 
can bo bred for Fall litters. Can furnish weaned 
pigs in pairs not related. 
Wo have the largest and finest herd of Chester 
White Swine in the East and were awarded Premier 
Championship for Breeder and Exhibitor of Largo 
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H. R. CENTRE, STEWARD OF WORCESTER INSANE HOSPITAL, WORCESTER, MASS., writes :—I have given 
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