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THE RURAL, NEW-YOREER 
December 4, 1915. 
Live Stock and Dairy 
Live Stock for General Farms. 
I would like information concerning 
the kind of stock that would be most 
profitable for me to keep on my farm 
during the Winter. I have good pasture 
and ample barns for cows, horses and 
sheep and a pretty good crop of hay, 
oats, wheat and corn, but no silo. 
Niagara Co., N. Y. R. 
The most economical, and therefore, 
eventually the most profitable disposition 
of the products of our farms in Western 
New York, is a problem which demands 
the most study and the keenest foresight 
of our ,best business farmers. Almost 
any man with ordinary intelligence can 
raise a fairly good crop, but it requires 
a good financier, a speculator, and an op¬ 
timist, to handle these crops to the best 
advantage, if one takes the future as well 
as the present into consideration, and 
this is one of the duties which the farmer 
owes to the land he owns, and to poster¬ 
ity. Dr. Bailey says, that a good farmer 
among other things, leaves his farm in 
better condition than he found it. So we 
have the alternative of producing a crop 
to sell or to feed, and it takes keen judg¬ 
ment to know which ones to sell and 
which to feed, to strike the happy me¬ 
dium which usually exists. 
Generally speaking it is better to feed 
our forage crops than to sell them, and 
the same may be said of some of our 
grains. The farmer who follows this 
practice is pretty sure to enhance the 
value of his farm year by year, and can 
thus reduce his fertilizer bill quite ex¬ 
tensively. Moreover, with the existing 
prices of meats and animal products, it 
seems safe to assume that he will real¬ 
ize more from his forage and grain crops, 
to sell as much of them as possible in 
the form of meat, milk and eggs, as he 
would in its original form. 
R. states that he “has a pretty good 
crop of hay, oats, wheat and corn, but 
no silo.- 1 Here he is handicapped quite 
largely, for silage has come to be re¬ 
garded as almost a necessity for econom¬ 
ical and profitable Winter feeding, with 
sheep, cows, steers or even horses, for 
there is no product of the soil that will 
compare, per acre, with a good corn crop 
in a silo, in furnishing forage for almost 
any kind of stock. The combination of 
corn silage and Alfalfa makes a feeder 
feel safe in starting into the Winter 
months, with any of the stock mentioned. 
But our friend has neither, and has not 
stated whether his hay is clover, mixed 
or straight Timothy. Much depends on 
this, for with Timothy hay alone for 
roughage, the profitable feeding of sheep 
or lambs is practically eliminated, for 
“well filled is not always well fed. v If 
he has some clover (the more the bet¬ 
ter) he can be quite successful with 
lambs, using the oats and a little corn, 
for a grain ration to start with, and grad¬ 
ually increasing the percentage of corn, 
until the last month or so, when the 
oats may be eliminated entirely. The ra¬ 
tion may be balanced better by adding 
some oil meal all through the feeding 
period. This method will utilize his hay 
and oats crop to a certain extent. 
Should he feel partial toward cows or 
steers he can work along that line; much 
depends on a man feeding the kind of 
stock he enjoys working with. 
A growing practice among our farmers 
is to put in a bunch of heifers to feed 
through the Winter, and dispose of them 
as they freshen in the Spring. With the 
feed which he has on hand this would 
seem very practical, for without the sil¬ 
age or Alfalfa, it would seem much easier 
to carry along some young stock, than to 
attempt to produce milk, or fatten lambs 
or cattle. 
Of course the wheat would be sold for 
cash, unless poultry-keeping was prac¬ 
ticed mg^his farm ; in that case there is 
no better feed for laying hens than one 
made up with wheat for a foundation. 
The corn can be shelled and ground and 
fed with the oats to the young cattle, or 
fed whole to the lambs as above stated, 
should he prefer to feed them. 
The ideal way to utilize the corn is 
to feed it on the cob to pigs, and if there 
is enough, some of it might be used in 
this manner. The corn fodder will help 
some as roughage for the young cattle; 
in fact cattle are the only animals that 
can appropriate corn fodder to any ad¬ 
vantage. 
I may still have failed to suggest an 
attractive method to R. for the disposi¬ 
tion of his forage and grain crops. How¬ 
ever, in a general way, not knowing the 
qualities of any of his crops on hand, I 
would suggest putting in western or 
range lambs if he has much clover in his 
hay, heifers if he has not the clover, and 
pigs for his surplus corn if there is any, 
and a combination of all three may be 
better yet, with the pigs to work over j 
the manure after the cattle, and make • 
use of the “by-product” therein. But I 
think the best suggestion of all would 
be to build a silo for next year’s corn 
crop, get started with Alfalfa, and then 
your feeding problems will solve them¬ 
selves. i. c. H. COOK. 
Pigs for Early Maturity. 
I have two very fine sows, they are a 
white breed, some say Chester, and some 
say Russian Poland. They are long and 
broad, and big generally ; something over 
a year old, and will weigh at least 350 
pounds. I wish to raise hogs for the 
butchers, a pig that will weigh around 
150 at five or six months. I have been 
advised to cross with a Berkshire to get 
the best results for my purpose. Could 
you give me the benefit of your opinion 
or experience? w. e. h. 
Allendale, N. J. 
The two sows in question may be Ches¬ 
ter Whites or even Yorkshires. If they 
are Chester Whites they will be lower- 
set, shorter-bodied and broader of back 
than is typical of the Yorkshire, which 
has an erect ear with short nose, and 
longer-bodied with less width. It would 
be quite as well for you to stick to the 
one breed rather than endeavor to cross¬ 
breed, and it is my belief that for farm 
purposes straight representatives of any 
of the breeds are better than cross-breed¬ 
ing, provided the animals are not related 
and are typical representatives of the 
breed. 
A Berkshire boar might be safely used 
on Chester-White sows, and furthermore, 
a Berkshire boar might be used to ad¬ 
vantage on Yorkshire sows, and would 
serve very well for the first cross and 
first generation of pigs, but after that 
the animals would vary in color, con¬ 
formation and individual merits if they 
are used for breeding purposes, and as a 
general rule among swine producers who 
cross-breed, they use the progeny only 
for market purposes rather than for 
breeding purposes. F. c. M. 
The Old English Sheep Dog. 
Mr. Dunne’s inquiries about the Old 
English sheep dog noted on page 1276. 
As I have one I think my experience 
may be of interest to him. I secured 
him a little over a year ago from a farm¬ 
er in Orange Co., N. Y., who has had 
this particular strain many years. He 
weighs approximately 40 pounds, pos¬ 
sesses an intelligent head, measuring 
nine inches from tip of nose to occiput 
and five and a half inches between ears, 
dome of skull high and rounding, large, 
brown eyes, full of intelligence, fair 
length of body, with well sprung ribs, 
good sturdy legs, neither too short nor 
too long, fair length of tail, rather 
bushy, coat fairly long and dense, and 
in color black with brown markings 
around head and legs, not unlike the 
Gordon setter. Last but not least, he 
has almost human eyes, that are large 
and round, and brown in color. But 
when it becomes necessary for him to 
round up an unruly cow, they resemble 
balls of fire. First off, he was determined 
to have bis own way, but eventually I 
got him to my way, by making him mind 
at all times. A bright dog is like an in¬ 
telligent child, they go as far as they 
can, and if not reprimanded the next 
time they go a bit further. He “bites 
the cow’s legs” if they do not follow the 
“straight and narrow path” when fetch¬ 
ing them in nights and mornings. He 
was inclined to be too severe at first, 
but by talking to him he learned not to 
be too harsh, unless the occasion re¬ 
quired it. He separates the milch cows 
from those in the pasture and seems to 
count them when he gets them to the 
barnyard gate, and if one is missing he 
is after it at once. A neighbor of mine 
has a nine-months pup by him from a 
fox shepherd that promises to be as good 
as his sire. He is the most all-around 
satisfactory dog I ever owned and I have 
had many, companionable, keen and 
alert, and the best of guards. s. J. R. 
Otsego Co., N. Y. 
MOI Accee richest feed 
m VLHOOCO LOWEST COST 
New York Molasses Co . Dept. RN.30 Church St.. New York City 
FEED WHOLESALE-SAVE MONEY ? R % T E 
Mix Cars. BARTLETT CO., Jackson, Mich. 
FEEDING - MOLASQTC 
Laved quotatMxt*—barrel to cor- 
U~L Writ. a. MOORE BROS, of ALBANY. N. Y. . 
JERSEYS 
Meridale Jerseys 
have bten bred along definite lines 
for nearly thirty years. Their quality 
is indicated by an average yield of 
7995 lbs. milk, 518 lbs. butter, per 
cow per year, of 147 cows on Regis¬ 
ter of Merit test. Young bulls and 
foundation stock always for sale. 
Personal selection is preferred, but S 
full i n f o r m a t i o n will 
gladly be submitted by Ap 
letter if desired. /<’/ \rM 
| (AJ.CC.) | 
ayer & McKinney 
300 Chestnut Street ^ 
Philadelphia, Pa. / 
QUALITY 
PHD Cfll C Jersey Bull, old enough for 
lUn wIlLb service; he lias 8 dams wit h 
yearly records averaging 10.104 lbs., 2 oz. milk 
and 617 lbs., 1 oz. estimated butter; these dams 
have 14daugbters with authenticated records; 
he also lias 15 sires with 251 tested daughters. 
We also offer 20 heifers and heifer calves from 
Register of Merit sires and dams. Address, 
E. W. MOSHER, Prop., «r H. E. CROUCH, Mgr. 
BRIGHTSIDE FARMS. AURORA. N. Y. 
■JERSEYS- 
LARGE, RICH MILKERS AND FINE TYPE. Three herd hulls, 
a son of Imp. Combination, Noble of Oaklands and 
a splendid St. Lambert. Each from a great dam. 
Yearly tuberculin test. Ulsterdorp Farms, High¬ 
land, N. Y. (One mile from Poughkeepsie Ferry.) 
FOR PRODUCTION re““ te “e p d 
calves, only, from producing dams and highest type 
sires. R F. SHANNON, 603 Renshaw Bldo-. Pittsburgh. Pa. 
GUERNSEYS 
I\*GULRU?)LY BULL \so sur© wa\j 
\o increase your profits. Grada up your 
Herd by usin% a pure bred Guernsey 
BuU and you will be surprised at Results. 
Send for free literature. 
Guernsey Cattle Club, 
Box R Peterboro, N.H. 
LEDYARD BAY GUERNSEYS 
Do you want a bull ? I have them. Big, strong, 
growthy fellows with plenty of bone and dairy ca¬ 
pacity. I must sell to make room. Now is your 
chance to get a bull this fall at half what they are 
worth. Write now for prices and pedigree. 
OTTO W. POST, - Emenere, N. Y. 
GUERNSEYS 
Three young bulls, one three-year-old. Exchange 
for one young hull. W. E. ROBINSON, Parkers Landing, Pa. 
For Sale-Registered Guernsey Bull^™^ 
er’s Masterpiece. 2 years old. Gentle. Good size 
and color. Sure breeder and a hull of great promise. 
GLENW00D FARMS CO.. Inc . 80 Maiden Lane. N. Y. City 
HORSES 
Purebred Registered Percherons 
sell cash or part exchange purebred Holstein heifers. 
2 imported stallions, 2 imported mares, bred, 3 fil¬ 
lies, (2 imported, 1 bred), 1 stallion foal. Special 
price on bunch. C. H. BAKER, 149 Broadway, New York 
Highland View Stock Farm 
Our barns are filled with the best Percheron and 
Belgians at the lowest prices. 
0. N. WILSON, Prop., - Kittanning, Pa. 
100 Percheron and Belgian Stallions 
MAKES AND HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Also SH FT LAND PONIES. Free circular. 
A. W. GREEK, - Middlefieltl, Ohio 
ShetlandPoni e s ™ 1 
herd In biggest Shetland Producing County in U. 8. $50 to $150 
Kentucky Jacks and Saddlers 
Always a good lot of Kentucky Mammoth Jacks 
and Jennets. Saddle Stallions, Geldings, Mares 
and Colts. Write us fully describing your wants. 
THE COOK FARMS, Box 436 L. Lexington, Ky. 
MISCELLANEOUS 
Anna Dean Farms 
offer for sale some very fine 
Brown Swiss Bulls 
from dams with records of 18,000 lbs. 
milk, and 1,000 lbs. butter, at very rea¬ 
sonable prices, quality considered. 
Write your wants. 
BARBERTON, OHIO 
standard Polled and Horned Herefords 
Stock for sale. AUSABLE VALLEY FARM, Keeseville, N.T. 
HOLSTEINS 
Holstein Bulls 
r\NE 6 months old. Sire—Grandson of Friend 
Hengerveld !>elvol Butter Boy, the sire of three 
1200, and four 1000-lb. daughters. Dam—Nina May 
DeKol, with a record of 22-60Jbs. One 9 months old, 
out of a daughter of Pontiac Aaggic Kot ndyke, with 
12-30-lb, daughters. Sire—a Grandson of Friend 
Hengerveld DeKol Butter Boy. Handsomely colored. 
Strictly dairy conformation, Prices low. 
F. S. THOMPSON, Hudson,Ohio, Crystal Spring Stock Farm 
HOLSTEIN BULLS 
Your Time 44 Interest 
Head of the Herd an ARO Son of King of the 
Pontiaes whose Dam lias a 29,57 Record and 
113 96 lbs. in 3D days. Nothing hut ARO cows 
on the Farm. Herd tuberculin tested .yearly 
for years. Write 
JUSTAMERE FARM, Middletown Springs, Vt. 
East River Grade Holsteins For Sale 
120 High Grade Cows. The best that can 
be found. SOMK FKKSH, balance due 
Oct. and Nov. Come and look them over. 
Stay and see them milked. 
10 Reg hulls ready for use. 
10 Heifer calves, Bifnonths old. 
2U Heifer calves, 10 days old. 
JOHN B. WEBSTER, 
Dept. Y, Cortland, N. Y. Bell Phone 14. F. S 
Dairy and 
Stock Farms 
BR00KSIDE 
Home of Good 
Holstein-Friesian Cattle 
lOO Hoad 
I Stock forsnleof all ages. Quality and Price right. 
^LAWRENCE PAUMIER, Louisville,Ohio,No.1 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES Rex Pontiac^ 
34.09, seven days, SO days, 134.66. They are extra good 
individuals, all from A. li. O. dams. Write for pedi¬ 
grees ami prices. THE TATES FARMS, Orchard I’ark, N. T. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves F ° r 0 ' 
orfer. THE GATES HOMESTEAD FARM. Chittenanoo. N. Y. 
Holsteins 
BROOKDALE FARM, 
Registered bulls from l 
to 15 months old,$30and 
up. Writ© for pedigrees. 
GREENVILLE, DEL. 
HOLSTEINS 
—Males ami females for sale. 
W. T. Snider, Newburgh. N. Y. 
Ontario Don Ploljoii?a,^!i,«.?a 
while; ready for service. .Sire, 35.61 lb. hull; dam, 
royally bred twin heifer, 18.52 lbs. at 2 yrs., 6 mos. 
Price, $250, and worth 20 ordinary ImlIs. Send for 
pedigree. Cloverdale Farm, Charlotte, N. Y. 
Holstein Service Bull 
—Grandsons of Pontiac Korn- 
dyke ami King Segis (one 
to 16 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 
SPRINGDALE FARMS 
Holsteins. 3U0 fancy cows and heifers to select 
from. F, P. Saunders & Son, Cortland, N.Y. 
1 
AYRSHIRES 
AYRSHIRES 
Until January first you can buy a bull 
from A. R. dams with records over 13000 lbs. 
S»'fhlaftSJ SIOO $ 12 5 
HENDERSON AYRSHIRE FARM 
HUDSON, OHIO. Box No. 5 
FOR SALE 
Otterkill F arm 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., Wathingtonville, Orange Co. N. Y. 
DOGS and FERRETS 
FOR SALEPedigreed Airedale Puppy 
Atypical terrier in the best of health and spirits. 
Price, $25. Frederick M. Feasley, Cheshire, Conn. 
A irorlalo PunnioQ—husky, farm-raised, typical Aire- 
Aireaaie ruppius dales _ sire, Huntley’s Rumpus A. 
K. 166383: dam, Birch Blossom A. K. C. 175427. 
Males, $15; females. $10. Here is pure silk at calico 
prices. Ingleslde Farm, Lancaster, New York 
For Sale Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Toulouse 
GEESE AND PEKIN DUCKS. C. JEWELL, Spencer, O. 
errets for Sale ~ E ' 1 h e r ,a '* e or 
small: mated pairs or dozen 
kppfpr fL rn firPPtiiA/ipli flltin 
QAAA CCDDCTC F0RSALE. Finestock. II- 
r LA.lv E. 10 Inst rated catalog and 
price list free. 
C. IMF. SACKETT, - Dept. It, Ashland, Ohio 
SHEEP 
Registered Hampshire Ewes^^aiS 
fine Flower ram. Ewe lambs, choice quality. 
1IASLETT BROS., - Seneca, N. Y. 
R egistered Shropshire ram lambs and ewe 
LAM BS for sale. E. E. STEVENS S SONS, Wilson, N.Y. 
Pleasant Ridge Stock Farm 
Interlaken, N. Y., 
are making special low price on Rams and service 
boars as advertised for next thirty days. 
