THE RU K.A. L. NEW-YORKER. 
1203 
How Much For Wintering Cattle 
One of our readers in Eastern New 
York says he has plenty of feed but no 
stock and he would like to know the 
terms upon which cattle are wintered on 
shares. What terms would be right for 
wintering last Spring calves and two- 
year-old cattle? Would it be fair to win¬ 
ter a cow that is to freshen in the Spring 
for the calf and the use of the cow for 
next Summer? 
What will be fair for the wintering of 
a cow will depend upon conditions. In 
our locality it will hardly pay the cost 
of wintering to get the calf and milk the 
cow in the Spring. This too. is indefin¬ 
ite. Suppose the cow freshens the mid¬ 
dle of March. There will be two months 
to milk the cow before time to turn out 
to grass. In April and May a cow must 
be a good one to pay her way, unless 
milk is worth more than with us, and 
March is only a little better. Much 
would depend upon the cow. Ordinarily 
a cow that freshens in March will give 
quite a hit of milk the middle of Jan¬ 
uary or the first of February, but here 
again the cow is the uncertain factor. 
The question does not say that the cow 
gives milk this Fall and Winter, but if 
so, and the cow is a good one, she ought 
to be profitable enough to pay for her 
keeping for the entire Winter. If the 
cow is dry until say the first or middle 
of March. I do not think she would pay 
for her feed for the 200 days by the milk 
for the two months or so and an ordinary 
grade calf. 
Authorities differ so as to the cost of 
keeping cows, that it is as well for us to 
do our own figuring. In this case it 
seems likely that the farmer who has 
feed and no cattle desires to feed out the 
stuff he has right there on the farm in 
order to save the fertility from the fodder 
to use on the farm. In that case he may 
be figuring how he can do this without 
loss, hut with no particular gain except 
as indicated. In that case he may figure 
the value of the hay and other roughage 
a little lower than the market value, per¬ 
haps. For example, hay with us seems 
to he likely to sell for $35 a ton this 
"Winter at the barn. I would figure it 
fed on the farm at not over $12. The 
grain must he charged usually at market 
value at least, and if bought at the feed 
store there will be the hauling besides. 
Silage might he figured at $3, while some 
of the experts make it $5. A cow that 
gives 15 pounds of milk a day the first 
of November and is coming fresh the 
fifteenth of March should give milk until 
the first of February, and up to that time 
she ought to produce 750 pounds of milk. 
From March 15th to May 20 she should 
give 1,800 pounds. This milk I would 
figure at $10 with us. The feed might 
be two tons of hay or its equivalent, and 
the grain would be from four to six 
pounds a day until she freshens and 
eight pounds after. The grain is worth 
close to $20 and the hay might as well 
be counted $25. On this figuring the 
cow would he debtor to an additional five 
dollars less the value of the calf. There 
is nothing figured for labor here. It de¬ 
pends greatly on the cow how much feed 
she will require and what amount of 
milk she will give, and it depends also 
on the man whether he can afford to 
sell the feed on this basis and do the 
work for so little pay. 
If it is worth $45 to winter a cow for 
200 days, it must be worth $35 or $40 
to winter a two-year-old that is coming 
fresh next Spring. Last Spring calves, 
however, can be kept for less money. I 
would want a calf to have a little grain, 
say two pounds a day, worth $6 or $7. I 
would estimate a ton of hay at $12, mak¬ 
ing $20 for the feed. This is figuring 
rather low, I believe, and does not take 
any account of labor. Other localities 
might differ somewhat, but so far as I 
am a judge this may give some basis for 
figuring. In this I am not estimating 
how cheaply cattle can be wintered, but 
trying to estimate the cost of feed as I 
v onld want them fed if mine, and so that 
they will come out in fine condition in 
the Spring. If I were to take the stock 
to winter I would want something for the 
work. It is claimed that a cow will re¬ 
quire 150 hours labor during the entire 
year to feed and care for her, and do the 
milking, etc. The larger part of this 
comes during the 200 days while in the 
stable, but at that season labor may not 
cost as much as in Summer, and there is 
a period when she does not have to be 
milked, if she freshens in the Spring. 
ir. II. LYON. 
The New England Milk Situation. 
Development of the agricultural inter¬ 
ests is one of the first, if not the fore¬ 
most, thing of importance to think of in 
discussion of preparedness of the United 
States for war, are the words of Gover¬ 
nor Walsh at the recent fair at Wake¬ 
field, Mass., and many believe these as 
true words as were ever spoken, as are 
also his discussion of the Massachusetts 
milk question. In regard to this he says: 
“The situation has become serious by 
reason of the rapid way the milk output 
lias decreased in the past few years, as 
about 5,000 cows per year are killed or 
sold and not replaced.” He believes the 
State will have to regulate this matter 
or take full control, as farmers have in 
the past few years been unable to dispose 
of their product profitably, while the 
price of good milk to consumers is all 
the way from 10 to 25 cents per quart. 
During the past hot spell tire consump¬ 
tion of milk and cream possibly has nev¬ 
er been equalled at this season of the 
year in New.England. This has been es¬ 
pecially true in Boston and vicinity. 
Enough fresh wholesome milk could not 
be obtained at any price to supply the 
demand. I was calling at a milk plant 
office in Boston a few days ago, and dur¬ 
ing my stay our conversation was con¬ 
tinually interrupted by telephone calls 
for milk, all of which had to be turned 
down, as the day’s available supply was 
long before exhausted. On the same day 
at another milk plant outside of Boston, 
the same situation existed, and as soon as 
I got inside the manager said : “I must 
have 10 cans of extra milk at once; can’t 
you tell, me where to get it?” I fool¬ 
ishly said : “I will get. it for you to ac¬ 
commodate you,” thinking I knew just 
where I could place my hands on it by 
getting a can or two each at small pi .. os 
where one or two cows were kept, hut 
the product was used as the rule at home. 
I had always been able to get it in the 
past and thought I could now At ail of 
the places either some one else was ahead 
of me or the cows were dry and their 
own supply was obtained from the neigh¬ 
bors. This illustrates the situation as 
it has existed, and while it will not be 
as bad for the next few weeks yet a 
shortage is apt to exist to some extent 
for a while yet, unless a price is offered 
that will encourage the buying in of 
fresh cows in various cases to meet the 
normal demand. I believe the milk sta¬ 
tion idea in local sections where enough 
supply could be obtained would help rem¬ 
edy situations of this kind, as a surplus 
large or small would usually be carried 
which could be used to supply the times 
of excess demand. A continual supply of 
near-by milk in the future is going to be 
needed to supply the demand that now 
exists, and will continue to exist. I am 
sure tin* New England Milk Producers’ 
Association is composed largely of mem¬ 
bers in districts outside of Massachusetts, 
largely in New Hampshire and Vermont, 
and while some of these can help supply 
a reasonably fresh product, those who 
send a large supply from the northern 
section and from Maine and New York 
are not able to do this, and their product 
has to be pasteurized or cooked to kill 
the.harmful germs and keep the milk in 
salable condition. As the latter are 
more numerous than the farmer perhaps 
they naturally are not interested in fav¬ 
oring legislation in Massachusetts that 
will tend to run down their product or 
curtail their market. Naturally one 
would think Massachusetts and near-by 
New Hampshire farmers would push for¬ 
ward some movement to obtain or create 
a market for their fresh produce at a 
better price than their long distance 
friends could expect, yet nothing seems 
to be doing, as all movements for im¬ 
provements come from consumers or busi¬ 
ness men who are studying the situation 
and see the point. a. e. p. 
On September 15, at Florham Farms, 
Madison, N. J., Jos. L. Hope offered 81 
head of Guernseys, which brought at auc¬ 
tion $43,235, this being an average of 
$533.76. The highest price, $2,500, was 
paid for Florham Gold Lassie, while the 
young bull, Florham Admiral, but a few 
months old, brought $825. Two other 
young animals were secured as herd head¬ 
ers, one at $700 and another at $500. 
Fully 400 persons were present and 
among them a great many of the prom¬ 
inent breeders of Guernseys. 
Ayrshire champion Lily of Willowmoor 
22269, bred and owned by J. W. Clise, 
Redmond, Washington, has just finished 
her fifth consecutive official record for 
advanced registry, making a cumulative 
record of 84,991 lbs of milk, and 3,362.35 
lbs. of fat with 3.84 per cent, fat average 
for the five years, making her the five 
year champion of the breed. This record 
is worthy of study, in that it shows to a 
remarkable degree the staying quality of 
the Ayrshire cow, giving an average of 
16,991 lbs. of milk and 672.47 lbs. of 
fat for five years, she now stands in first 
place as a long term cow. 
FOR SALE 
Ten (10) Well-Grown Beautiful Holstein Heifers 
nil aired by bull from Cornell University herd, bred 
to freshen winter 1916. Sold subject to tuberculin 
test, if desired. Address, Samuel Davis, Le Raysville, Pa. 
YOU CAN GET DAIRY HOLSTEINS 
October IStli and. 16tli 
At the Sale in the Peck Dairy Barn, Cortland, N. Y. 
I 
Cows and heifers that will make money for their purchasers. 
Good young bulls from cows with official records. 
Heifer calves of the largest producing strains. 
A son of King of the Pontiacs from a cow that holds the World’s Record for pro¬ 
duction from three-quarters, 32.42 lb. butter. Also a daughter of the same sire. 
A son of the $50,000 bull King Segis Pontiac Alcartra from a 30-lb. daughter of a 
33-lb. cow. And a daughter of the Alcartra Bull. A grandly bred three-year-old 
bull from a 30-lb. granddaughter of King of the Pontiacs. 
A son of Sir Woodcrest Korndyke Kate De Kol from a 30-lb cow. He is full 
brother to a cow that made 36.15 lb. butter in seven days. 
Send for catalog, mention where you saw this advertisement and 
ATTEND THIS SALE 
For catalogs write the sale managers 
HOLSTEIN SALES COMPANY, 102 West Chicago St., ELGIN, ILLINOIS 
^——— 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN 
CATTLE 
Spending $1?0,000 for Holstein owner*. In 
the twelve months preceding April 30, 1915, upp oxi- 
nintely $170,000 was expended by the Holstein-Erie- 
sian Association in administering the affairs of the 
organization. The effect of this expenditure and ils 
attendant labors is evidenced by a remarkable 
growth of the Association in membership and the 
almost universal popularity of the “Black-and 
Whites” in America. An owner of the pnreb ed 
Holstein cattle benefits dir ectly and indirectly from 
every dollar disbursed in the exploitation of pure¬ 
bred Registered Holstcins. Investigate the big 
“ Black-and-Whites.” 
Send for FREE Illustrated Descriptive Booklets 
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America 
F. L. Houghton, Sec’y. Box 105, Brattleboro.Vt. 
Ts s BARGAIN WEEK AT SPRUCE FARM 
Holstein Bull, eleven months old, ready for service, 
a grandson of the great Pontiac Korndyke; two 
heifers, seven and nine mouths old, dam of sire 
tests 5.4 fat, and 5.4 milk at the creamery draws 
72 cents a hundred lbs premium Price of each, 
registered, $75. Four Choster Whit6 sows, a year 
old and perloet specimens, price should lie $50, but 
for this sale have slashed below the profit line. 
They go in at $30 or $100 for the lot. Six weeks pigs, 
either sex, $6 each. POULTRY —Six White Rock pul¬ 
lets and two cockerels well grown and winners of 
three prizes, $12. The same number, same quality 
and same price in Buff Rocks, Silver, Brown and 
Black Leghorns. Pair White Chinese geese, young 
and old, $5. Pair White Runner ducks, only $2. 
GEO. E. HOWELL, - Howells, 14. Y. 
CHENANGO COUNTY COWS 
High Grade and Registered 
HOLSTEINS— Several Hundred 
now listed for sale by our members. These are 
mostly fall cows, but include many pure-bred 
heifers ami bulls. Chenango has tiie most dairy 
cows to the square mile of any county in the 
state. We have had no foot ami mouth disease. 
For further information write or cull at 
FARM ISUREAU, - Norwich, N. Y. 
Special Price 
ON REGISTERED 
HOLSTEIN BULLS 
Calves and yearlings. Send for list, stating 
class and age of animal you want. We 
can ana will please you. 
ALLAMUCHY FARMS, Allamuchy, N. J. 
HOLSTEIN BULLS ? n er ea m s ^ 
Your Time 4* Interest 
Head of the Herd an ARO Sou of King of the 
Pontiacs whoso Dam has a 29,57 Record and 
113.96 lbs. in 30 days. Nothing but ARO cows 
on the Farm. Herd tuberculin tested .yearly 
for years. Write 
JUSTAMERE FARM, Middletown Springs, Vt. 
East River Grade Holsteins For Sale 
100 Extra high grade Holstein cows served 
to come fresh in Aug. Sept and Oct. 
Served to Reg. bulls. They are milking 
good now. Come and see them milked. 
Reg. bulls ready for use. 
JOHN B. WEBSTER, 
Dapt. Y, Cortland, N. Y. Bell Phone 14. F. S 
Registered HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN 
COWS for SALE 
To settle the Estate of Irvin F. Wilcox, late of 
Camden, N. Y. I offer for sale ten cows, ages: 
One 8 years; One 7 years; Four 4 years and Four 
3 years. Now milking or due to freshen next 
month. Bred to 32-lb. hull. Very low prices to 
close estate at once. Photos, description, prices, 
etc. furnished on request. 
ROBERT E. WILCOX 
Court House Rochester, N. Y. 
HOLSTEINS AND GUERNSEYS 
An exceptional offer of purebred cows, heifers 
and calves. Many to freshen soon. Also desirable 
grade cows of both breeds. Single animalsor car lots. 
Bulls and bull calves at the lowest prices we ever 
offered them. A few Percheron colts. 
Tompkins Co. Breeders’ Association 
C. O. Carman, Sec’y. Trumansburg, N. Y. 
Reg- Holstein Heifers 
and Heifer Calve!s 
choicely bred, fine individuals. Well bred 
service bull, $75. Male calves at farmers’ 
prices. 122-acre Alfalfa farm for sale. 
HILLHURST FARM MUN NW 1 >^°Y* 
SPOT FARM HOLSTEINS 
40 high grade Holstein yearlings, $36 each. 6 bulls 
2 to 6 months old, Grandson of Pontiac Korndyke 
from A. It. O. dams, $50 to $75 each. Uoistein 
heifer and bull calves, $15 each, express paid in lots 
of 5. Registered and high grade cows at. very low 
prices. It EAR AN BROS.. TI LLY, NEW lOIlK 
sale— High-Grade Holstein Heifers"^ ™ nth * 
GEO. DAVIBSON, - Annapolis,' Md. 
SPRINGDALE FARMS 
Holsteins. 300 fancy cows and heifers tc select 
from. E. P. Saunders <& Son, Cortland, N.Y, 
Young Stock forSaIe-« e ve v s e fn,m 
grade tuberculin-tested cows sired by fine registered 
Holstein Bull. Exceptional opportunity. Address 
WILLIAM BROOKS, Supt., Hungerkill Farm.Voorheesville, N.Y. 
Holstein Servicp. Bull - ,®!' an< l son sof Pontiac Korn- 
nuisiem obiy lb Dull (iyK0 and King Seeis 
toll) mo. old.) If you are looking for the blood 
which produces world champion cows, write to 
Ira S. Jarvis, Hartwick Seminary. N. Y. Prices moderate 
Ontario Don Pinfin— ,,orn ' Sept. 30 , 1914 . show 
UniCtnUUUnneTje Holstein: more than half 
white; ready for service. Sire, 30.61 lb. hull; dam, 
royally bred twill heifer, 18.52 lbs. at 2 yrs., 6 mos 
Price, $250, and wo-th 20 ordinary hulls. Send for 
pedigree. Cloverdale Farm, Charlotte, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN CULL CALVES 
34.09, seven days, 30 days, 134.66. They are extra good 
individuals, all from A. It. O. dams. Write ror pedi¬ 
grees and prices. HIE YATES FIRMS, Orchard I’urk, N.Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves F f °o! 
Offer. HIE GATES HOMESTEAD FARM. Chitleiianao. N.Y. 
READY FOR SERVICE— PR,CES , S 75 oo tosiso.oo 
ncHui run oenviue ReKisteredll0 | SteiI1!Uld 
Jersey Bulls. Splendid individuals with great 
backing. Best blood in the land. A Iso younger hull 
calves. Write for list. HOMEWOOD FARMS. RYE, N. Y. 
FOR SALE 
Otterkill Farm Ayrshires 
15 young bulls, all ages, and well bred, from import¬ 
ed sire Howies Predominant, imported three years 
ago, who was bred by Robert Wallace Auchenbrain. 
He is also for sale. Prices to suit the buyer. Address 
RUDOLPH HESS, Mgr., Washingtonvillc, Orange Co. N. Y. 
TEN GUERNSEY COWS w/tRMiE. 9VI ibs.FM' 
Large and E.conom\ca\ production is the, 
key to larger profits. The Guernsey Cow 
is a sure way to increased profit. 
Shall we send literature? 
Guernsey Cattle Club, 
Box R Peterboro, N.tt. 
A GUERNSEY BULL^*^ & 
dams dam average over 600 1 »>s. fat. Is this the 
kind you want? <125. W. R. DUNLOP, Fayetteville, N. Y. 
GUERNSEY BULLS 
one month to fourteen months old: fashionably 
bred; good size. A part from A. R. stock. Prices 
to suit the times. RAY H. ALEXANDER, Union Springs, N.Y. 
DEG. GUERNSEY BULL—4 months. Masher 
n Sequel strain, $31). HERBERT HAITH, Manlius. New York 
For Sale-3 Registered Jersey Bulls 
1 Heifer with calf. Very cheap. Fine stock. 
CHAS. HARMAN, Supt., Hopeland Est., Staatsburg, N. Y. 
FOR SALE 
THREE REGISTERED JERSEY BULLS 
One, two and four ' ears old. Solid color. By grand¬ 
son of “Champion Flying Fox”( Lawson’s ten thous¬ 
and dollar Dull). Dams are among very best cows. 
Mine is a working herd, never pampered or forced 
for big record, in our county testing association 
last year it scored the highest test as a herd and for 
individual cow. Either bull is worthy of consider¬ 
ation from the most exacting buyer. Farm in Rut¬ 
land county, Vt. 1 want to buy a good young bull. 
Correspondence solicited. Aditiess 
4* K. P. PINE, - - Troy, N. Y. 
DELAWARE COUNTY JERSEYS 
A calf bargain. This bull calf wiis dropped 2-22-15. 
Solid light fawn, black tongue and switch. Dam is 
a 40-lb. per day cow. Sire’s dam finished test 9-1-15 
■ ith about 6 0 lb*, buffer. DELAWARE CO. 
JERSEY BREEDERS ASSO., Franklin, N. Y. 
HoroforH fiattlA and B«rkshi-i! Swine. Stock of 
ncicltliu value all ages and both sexes for sale 
Ausable Valley Farm, Keeseville, New York 
Fosterfields Herd 
HEIFElt CALVES— FOR SALE. Prices very reasonable. 
CHARLES 0. FOSTER, Rox 173, Jlurrlstonn, Now Jersey 
FOR PRODUCTION 
RnrristArdrl 
-. -. . N01 D0WN- 
Registered Jersey bull 
calves, only, from producing dams and highest tvpe 
sires. R. F. SHANNON, 803 Renshaw Bldg., Pittsburgh. Pa. 
