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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Juno 25, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
RATION FOR PIGS. 
Will you give best rations for a newly 
weaned flve-week-old pig? Quantity to be 
fed each meal and number of meals per day? 
New York. s. h. s. 
It is impossible to give the “best - ’ 
ration for pigs, as the one that would 
produce the best results in one locality 
under certain conditions may be too ex¬ 
pensive in another locality, or it may 
not be available at all. It is therefore 
necessary to know what feeding stuffs 
are available before a satisfactory opin¬ 
ion can be given. When a pig is first 
wemied he should be fed four times a 
day for a week or two, and three times 
after that. The quantity must be reg¬ 
ulated by the pig’s appetite and ability 
to digest the food. Always feed a little 
less than the pig would eat if he could 
get it. Give him the run of a good- 
sized clean yard, preferably a grass lot, 
and if you can get wheat middlings and 
sweet skim-milk you Jo not need to 
look for anything better. Begin with a 
small handful of middlings mixed with 
the milk and increase as the pig grows. 
Always give pigs fresh water to drink 
every day, and it is also advisable to 
keep salt, ashes and charcoal within 
reach at all times. c. s. G. 
COWS HOLDING UP MILK. 
Can and does a cow sometimes “hold up” 
or refuse to “give down” her milk? I am 
new at farming, and never milked a cow 
till a week or two ago, but I don’t believe 
that a cow can control her milk. I don't 
know much about a cow, just barely know 
one when 1 see her, but I do know a 
“few” about human physiology, but can’t 
swallow the story that a cow holds up her 
milk. F. e. l. 
Massachusetts. 
While it may seem to be a remark¬ 
able statement, yet it is a well-known 
fact that cows can and will refuse to 
“give down’’ their milk. Not all cows 
are so constituted, but in almost ever}'' 
herd are found cows of a nervous tem¬ 
perament and'extremely sensitive to any 
condition out of the normal. Such cows 
will “hold up” their milk. Not all are 
affected alike. Some cows object to 
strangers in the barn at milking time, 
whether or not they talk to the milker. 
Others in the same herd may not pay 
any attention to talking. Among some 
of the causes can be mentioned change 
of milkers, sudden change of feed, ex¬ 
posure to cold rain and draughts, and 
excitement. I have never heard- of cows 
holding up their milk completely. As 
generally used it means a reduction in 
milk yield, and usually but temporary. 
_ L. R. D. 
A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF EGGS. 
I have been a would-be farmer for three 
years, that is, making my living in New 
York, but live or sleep on an expensive 
somewhat rundown farm, paying off and 
trying to build it up again. My main 
business there is chickens for egg produc¬ 
tion. Last Winter we faced a hard prob¬ 
lem; a feed bill of $10 a month and no 
eggs for a long while; practically it did 
not pay until April. I sell all my eggs 
in the city for not less than 30 cents a 
dozen at the cheapest. IIow can I keep up 
a supply of eggs nearly all the year 
around? If I raise youngsters during Au¬ 
gust, September and October, will they 
come into laying after most of the old hens 
stop on account of breeding, moulting, etc., 
during June, July and so on? We do not 
like Leghorns, as they fly over the fences, 
causing trouble with neighbors. F. h. 
New Jersey. 
F. II. voices a quite common experi¬ 
ence when he says “no eggs for a long 
while,” during the Winter months. That 
is why fresh eggs in Winter are always 
so dear. If it was an easy thing to ob¬ 
tain them at that time, of course there 
would he no scarcity, and prices no 
higher than at other seasons. I ship 
eggs every week in the yeai, and have 
done so for a dozen ye.i's, and do it 
by raising early pullets, usually hatched 
in March, which with good treatment 
will begin to lay in September or Oc¬ 
tober, and continue laying through the 
Winter. The old hens take about 90 
days to complete the moult, get a new 
suit of clothes, and be ready to lay 
again. Some moult quicker, but that is 
about the average as determined by ex¬ 
periment at Cornell. As they do not 
all start moulting at the same time, 
there are always some hens laying -n 
my Hocks, but my dependence for eggs 
in Winter is the early hatched pullets. 
I am writing of the American breeds, in 
my own case of White Wyandottes, but 
the Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island 
Reds are in the same class. It is quite 
possible to get eggs in Winter from Leg¬ 
horns, but they must be hatched later and 
require different treatment. Chickens 
raised in August and September will 
usually be undersized, though that does 
not prevent their laying when they attain 
sufficient age, and possibly these late 
chicks would help out with the egg sup¬ 
ply in late Summer and early Fall, but I 
prefer early pullets that have been grow¬ 
ing when conditions for growth were 
more favorable, and which are up to 
standard size. If F. H. has to spend his 
entire day in New York, and depends on 
hired help to care for his poultry, I 
doubt if he can make a great success of 
'the business. But if he has a good wife 
who is interested in poultry there is a 
chance for him to come out all right, 
when she learns how. 
GEO. A. COSGROVE. 
Rat and Sparrow Clubs.— In England 
young people organize rat and sparrow 
clubs, the object being to organize cam¬ 
paigns against those posts. In one small 
village the local club repoisted a slaughter 
of 3,838 rats, 839 sparrows and 014 moles. 
Self-Suckihg Cow.—O n page 595 II. 
L. W. asks how to stop a cow from suck¬ 
ing herself. I have used a bull ring with 
two pieces of heavy leather riveted to¬ 
gether through the ring; the leather should 
be about three inches square. The ring is 
put in the nose first, then the leather 
riveted. I never knew one to suck an¬ 
other with the ring and leather, r. b. p. 
Orange Co., N. Y. 
Ropy Milk. —In looking over a recent 
issue I found something to please me 
much, i. e., the. cause of sticky or ropy 
milk. I had always thought I was clean 
with my utensils, yet it must be at times 
I did not strain properly. I also notice 
in two different cases you are asked a 
remedy for bloody milk. I have a fine, 
sure and harmless remedy. One table¬ 
spoonful slightly heaping, of pulverized 
sail peter in feed once or twice a day for 
a day or two has always been sure cure 
with my cows. It also helps garget in 
udder. e. b. d. 
Cayuta, N. Y. 
Care of cream. —On page 597 E. N. F., 
Vermont, has trouble with liis cream. This 
is the way I use my milk. If in nans I set 
the pans of milk over a kettle of boiling 
water and let stay until it is wavy on top ; 
then remove and set where it is to stay. 
When skimming be careful to drain all of 
the milk from the cream. If you want 
some nice butter take Sunday morning’s 
milk and skim Monday night, put into a 
bowl, take a spoon, stir as you would take, 
and in 10 minutes you will have some but¬ 
ter that is worth eating. airs. m. e. * 
Connecticut. 
The Importance of 
Cooling Milk Properly 
is recognized by every milk dealer. Heknowsthat 
if milk is cooled quickly and thoroughly aerated, 
to 41 hours longer. The 
Milk Cooler 
will cool m ; lk to within 
two degrees of water 
temperature, absolute- 
moving every par- 
ofodor. It is well 
made and durable, and 
re a s o u a b 1 e in 
Send for cata- 
ogue describing a 
complete line of sup¬ 
plies for the dairy. 
Suppur Co. 
PHILADELPHIA AND 
UNSDOWNE, P«. 
COWS FOR SALE 
Three to five loads fresh cows and farrowed 
springers always on hand. Holsteins, Ayrshires, 
Guernseys—all grades of cows. Sold in lots to suit 
buyers. Also Registered Holsteins and Ayrshires 
on hand. Consult P. L. HAWLEY, Stillwater, Saratoga 
Co., New York. H. R. Tel. 99-R. 
WANTFn IMMEDIATELY, PAIR OF QTPCRQ 
nan i cu perfectly matched o I t £ n o 
Yearlings, Island Jerseys or Guernseys preferred 
State what you have, where they can he seen and 
the price. Address, E. S. FARNSWORTH, 
495 Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown, Mass 
CHESHiRES 
'—The New York Farmers 
Hog. Hardy, prolific; 
strong, clean bone; early 
maturing. Young stock for sale. DEPARTMENT OF 
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWOOD 
Mature animals welch 600 to 9;.o pounds. Several litters this 
spring Of 12, 13 and 14, one of 15 and one of 17 so far. Litters 
last year averaged 11. 
H. C. & H. B. UARPENUING, Dundee, N.Y. 
i i ■- ' i 
To Buy A 
DE LAVAL 
CREAM 
SEPARATOR 
There was never a better time 
to make this most necessary and 
profitable of all dairy investments, 
with one cow or one thousand, 
than right NOW. 
The season of heaviest milk pro¬ 
duction is at hand, butter prices 
are the highest for 45 years, 
DE LAVAL Cream Separators 
were never quite so good before, 
and the whole combination of cir¬ 
cumstances is the most favorable 
possible. 
A DE LAVAL machine maybe 
bought for cash or on such terms 
as to pay for itself. Why not 
TRY one NOW for your own 
satisfaction ? That’s what we have 
local agents to help you do. 
ONE CANNOT BE INDIFFERENT 
in the little tilings th.it come under the eye of liis 
trade and expect them to consider him careful in 
the things which they don't see. The public readily 
assume that there is quality and cleanliness in tho 
milk when there is quality and cleanliness in it’s 
delivery. A 
PARSONS “ LOW-DOWN ” 
has every sanitary convenience and it’s use will 
create a favorable impression and an increasing 
doinaml for your product. Investigate by writing 
for complete descriptions. 
THE PARSONS WAGON CO., 
DAIRY DEPT. Earlville, N. Y. 
The Best Time I the place to buy 
Calves 
Yearlings 
Two-year-olds 
Three-year-olds 
Cows due this mo. 
Cows due next mo. 
Cows due every month. 
MANOR DEKOL, JR., 
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 
bred bulls of the breed, at head of herd. 
RIVENBURGH BROS., R. F. D. No. 1, MUNNSVILLE, N. Y, 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOBSTEIN-FJRIESIANS 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Rest 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 Bum. Galvks. 
A. A. CORTJBLYOU. Somerville. N. J. 
FOR SALE—Ontario Cornucopia Lad 
Born March 16, 1910. Sire, America De Kol 
Burke; dam, Cornucopia Beauty, butter 18.09, 
three years. Attractive prices on this choice 
youngster. Correspondence solicited. 
CLOVERDALE FARM, Charlotte, N. Y. 
C. S. LUNT, Owner. J. J. EDEN, Manager. 
YnII PanH AffnrH ^ Grade, when I cati sell 
I UU Uull 1 MIIUIU you a reg. Jersey bull, best 
dairy stock, ready for service at farmer’s price. 
It. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
R EG. JERSEY CATTLE. Chester White. Poland 
China and Berkshire Pigs. Lincoln, Shropshire and 
Hampshire Down Sheep. Scotch Collie Dogs and a 
variety of Poultry. Send 2-cent stamp for circular. Como 
see my stock and make your own selections. Address 
EDWARD \VALTF.lt, VestChester,Chester(Jo.,Pa. 
The De Laval Separator Co. 
165-187 BROADWAY 
NEW YORK 
42 S. MADISON ST. 
CHICAGO 
DRUMM A SACRAMENTO STB 
SAN FRANCISCO 
173-177 WILLIAM 6T. 
MONTREAL 
14 A 10 PRINCE88 6T. 
WINNIPEG 
1016 WE8TERN AVE. 
SEATTLE 
STEEL HOG TROUGHS 
that will hold 12 to 15 gallons $1.00 each. Try one 
and you will want more. CHAS. H. EMENS, 
Spring Hill Farm, Binghamton, N. Y. 
Kalorama Farm Berkshires. 
Service Boars all sold. 
Bred Sows all sold. 
Fall Pigs all sold. 
Am now taking orders for Spring Pigs, April and 
May delivery. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y. 
For Sale-SPRING BERKSHIRES 
April and May Farrow. For Breeding 
and Market purposes. Registered stock. 
S. WALTERS, 
Burlington. Conn. 
RED 
POLLED 
CATTLE 
CHOICE STOCK OF EITHER SEX 
at SPRINGDALE FARM 
Prices reasonable 
E. J. ADAMS. Adams Basin, N. Y. 
RJIILK PRODUCERS for New York City market 
,wl desiring information how to form brandies 
of the Dairymen’s League, write to the Secretary, 
ALBERT MANNING, Otisville, N. Y. 
TUNIS SHEEP- Get a start now with thisvery 
1 unl - MllhLr hardy and money-making breed' 
""" Prices reasonable,forhothsexes. 
J. N. MAC PHERSON, Pine View Farm, Scottsville, N. Y. 
For Sale—ANGORA GOATS 
from a celebrated registered strain (sires imported 
by the Jate William Whitney) to close out stock. 
This is an exceptional opportunity. Address 
EDWIN B. HAKI) Binghamton, N. Y. 
Pfll I IF P| I DC— From imported stock. Females 
UULLIL lUrOcheap. Nelson Bros., Grove City, Pa. 
DUROCS 
THE BIG, DEEP FELLOWS 
that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
Reg, P, Chinas, Berkshires, C, Whites. 
Fine, large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Hi ed sows, service Boars, 
Jersey ami Holstein Calves. Collie 
Pups, Beagles and Poultry.Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown, Pa 
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, Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
100 Lbs. 
TRADE 
MARK 
O.PA101T. 
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS 
Protein 31 * 33% 
Fat 1^% 
Carbohydrates 30-40% 
Fibre 12-14% 
AJAX FLAKES 
T HIS valuable distillers’ grain 
contains about 31% protein, 
13% fat. It is twice as strong as 
bran. You cannot make milk 
economically if you use bran. 
One pound of AJAX FLAKES 
does the work of two pounds of 
bran, and saves $14.00 per ton. 
AJAX FLAKES 
holds hundreds of official records and 
many world’s records. It is used and 
recommended by Cornell Agricultural 
College, Pennsylvania State College 
and prominent breeders. You should 
lay in your supply now. 
Send for Feeders’ Hand Book with 
tables and feeding instructions. 
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS 
CHAPIN & CO., Seneca & Main Sts., Buffalo, N. Y. 
