Ihe RURAL NEW-YORKER 
1017 
The Henyard 
Ulcers on Hen 
I killed a Rhode Island Red hen (2% 
years old), and found that between the 
left leg and the body (on both) the flesh 
looked and smelled as if it had started to 
decompose. The only thing that I could 
say that had anything to do with it was 
some moldy and wet corn on cob they had 
gotten into. House and run clean. Run 
is spaded up about once a month. She 
walked lams from what I thought was 
scaly legs, which I was treating with ker¬ 
osene, but after getting rid of most of 
scales she continued to walk lame. 
New York. w. M. b. 
You undoubtedly brought about an ul¬ 
cerated condition of the flesh at this point 
by your application of kerosene. When 
treating scaly legs with kerosene, care 
should be taken not to wet the feathers 
near the body, lest the skin become blis¬ 
tered and perhaps ulcerated, as it had in 
this case. M. B. D. 
Ailing Goslings 
Could you give me any advice about my 
goslings? They seem to be all right and 
eat well until about two weeks of age, 
and then they act dumpy and die. I have 
treated them for lice, but that doesn’t 
seem to help any. Their eyes seem to be 
sore and watery. I feed them a meal 
mixed with milk, and they have plenty of 
grass' and w ter. mbs. e. c. p. 
Farmers’ Bulletin 64, which you may 
obtain from the U. S. Department of Ag¬ 
riculture at Washington, D. C., upon ap¬ 
plication, gives instructions for the care 
and raising of ducks and geese that will 
probably prove of interest and use to you. 
In it it is said that the first food of 
young goslings should be grass, fed on 
sod, and a small allowance of cornmeal, 
slightly moistened. After two or three 
days they may be given a ration com¬ 
posed of equal parts (by measure) of 
wheat bran, middlings and steamed cut 
clover or cooked vegetables. Over-feeding 
is one of the chief causes of dumpiness 
and death in young ducks and goslings, 
and this may be the source of trouble in 
your case. Geese are grazing animals 
and should be allowed to pick up the 
greater part of their living from the pas¬ 
ture and meadow. A breeder of ducks 
says that milk should not be used in the 
mash of ducklings if sore eyes or heads 
make their appearance; this may be true 
also of goslings; having never raised 
either I do not feel competent to give 
much advice concerning their care. 
M. B. D. 
Money in Eggs 
This morning I boiled some eggs, and 
upon opening one found an American 
cent in it. What puzzles me is when the 
hen swallowed it why it did not pass out 
with the feces, instead of being inside the 
egg. P. J. G. 
This certainly is interesting and we 
take it to be a very commendable effort 
upon the part of the hen to pay for her 
feed. Some will scoff at the possibility 
of this occurring, but we do not, much as 
we would like to have seen the egg with 
the coin in it before they were separated. 
All sorts of foreign bodies have been 
found in eggs, and an explanation of 
their occurrence there is not difficult to 
make. The intestines and egg canal, or 
oviduct, open together within the body in 
a pouch called the cloaca. Here an un¬ 
digested body that has passed through 
the intestines might possibly enter the 
oviduct and be carried by reverse action 
of the muscles of that tube up into it 
where it would be included within the 
shell of a forming egg. That, at least, is 
the explanation of the finding of other 
foreign bodies in eggs, and ought to hold 
true in this ease. There at least can be 
no further occasion for denying that there 
is money in eggs; it has, at last, been 
found there. M. B. D. 
Construction of Henhouse 
I am going to build a 20x30 ft. hen¬ 
house this Summer, with a short pitch in 
front, so as not to have too much weight 
on rafters, and I would like to know 
about the air circulation. I am going to 
have two sash windows. Which is the 
better place for air to come in; through 
the bottom sash or the top sash? Would 
it be any better if I had blind windows 
and the other windows glass? I mean 
when I say blind windows, those with 
boards nailed in slanting, the same as 
cupolas on barns. How many square feet 
of light should I have to every 10 sq. ft. 
of floor space? Do I need a straw loft to 
take up the moisture? b. c. 
Both sashes may be arranged to drop 
back at the tops to admit air, the side 
openings being closed. The slatted open¬ 
ings have not proved very satisfactory in 
use. 
One square foot of glass to 15 of floor 
space is probably about right; there is no 
definite rule to be followed. A bulletin 
from the Connecticut statioji l'ecommends 
1 sq. ft. of glass to each 12 sq. ft. of floor, 
when a curtained opening is also placed 
in the center of the front wall, this open¬ 
ing being in size 1 sq. ft. to six of floor 
space. 
A straw loft adds to warmth and dry¬ 
ness of the interior and is liked by many. 
Others object to it because of its making a 
breeding place for mice. I, myself, like 
it. m. b. D. 
EGG-LAYING CONTEST 
In answer to many questions about this egg- 
lay in- contest, the following facts are given: 
It is held at Storrs Postoffice in connection 
with the Connecticut Agricultural College. The 
contest begins November 1. There are 10 pul¬ 
lets in each pen. All the birds receive uniform 
treatment. The houses are all alike, and the 
feed is the same for all. The contest continues 
for one year. The weekly records cover the 
number of eggs laid for each pen in the current 
week, and also the total number of eggs laid 
since the first of last November. The contest 
will end November 1, at which time these birds 
will be removed, and another set of pullets 
entered for the next year. 
Week ending July 2, 1024: 
BARRED ROCKS 
Purdue University, Ind. 
W. H. B. Kent. N. Y. 
Ontario Agricultural College, Ont 
Lewis Farms, ll I. 
Jules F. Francais, L. I. 
Morris E. Bride, Conn. 
Wob rn Poultry Farm, Mass. 
Miss Harriet Smith, Mass. 
Edgar Stouchton Conn. 
Merritt M. Clark.Conn. 
E, C. Foreman. Mich. 
Keewayilin Farm. Conn. 
J. V. Sheap, Mich. 
The Ferguson Farms. Tenn. 
Jasper E. Guptill, Maine.. 
Storrs Exp. Station, Conn. 
The Ramblers Farm, N.Y . 
W. J, Areuholz, N.Y. 
WHITE ROCKS 
Monstone Farm, Mass. 
Ameling Farms, Mo. 
S. Bradford Allyn, Mass. 
Davidson Bros., Mass. , 
Olias. E, Butler, Conn... 
Albeit T. Lenzen, Mass.. 
Harold F. llaroer. Mass. 
H. B, Spangler, N, J. 
WHITE WYANDOTTE8 
D. O. Witmer, Mo. 
Obed G, Knight, ll. I. 
F. L. Welland," Ky. 
Frank P Matteson, R. 1.. 
lli-Quality Hennery, Vt. 
Clemens J. Dieinaud. Conn. 
Woodbridge Orchards, Conn.. 
William E. Moran, Conn. 
Albert W. Buckbee, N.Y. 
H. Y. Bierly, Pa. 
RHODE ISLAND REDS 
Sunny fields Farm; Conn. 
H. P. Doming, Conn.. 
Scott’s Red Farm, 11.... 
Abbot M. Smith, Conn. 
Fellows Bros.. Conn. 
E. Newton Searles, Conn. 
Geo. R. Treadwell, Mass . 
Sunset Poultry Farm, Mass. 
John Z. Labelle. Conn. 
I. W. Mitchell, Conn. 
F. S. Chapin, Mass. 
F. H. Sampson, Mass. 
Jas. E. Ewing, Vt . 
Spring Brook Poultry Farm, Conn.. 
Fern side Farm, Mass. 
Dickinson Bros.. Mass. 
Pniecrest Orchards, Mass. 
Ed. A. Oelknct, Conn. 
W. A. Dickinson, Mass. 
Maurice F. Delano, Mass. 
Deer Brook Poultry Farm, N. H_ 
Red Mount Farm. Mass. 
Forest H. Clickner, N. J. 
Charles H. Lane. Mass. 
WHITE LEGHORNS 
Roy H. Waite, Md. 
Small’s Poultry Farm, Conn. 
Francis F. Lincoln, Conn. 
S. G. McLean, Conn ... 
Deo A. Grouten, Conn. 
E. H. Scott. Conn . 
F. M. Johnson, Maine. 
Hollywood Farm, Wash. 
A. B. Hall. Conn. 
W. E. Atkinson, Conn... 
Beck Egg Farm, N. J. 
Edgar Stoughton, Conn.‘.. 
Ernest W. Picker, N. J. 
Hanson’s Poultry Farm. Ore. 
C G. Reame, Pa. 
Pussy Willow Egg Farm. L. I. 
Mountain Meadow Farm, Vt. 
Ernest Craze, N. J. 
Acrebridge Farm, Mass. 
Hilltop Farm, Conn. 
St. John’s Poultry Farm, Mo. 
Andrew L. Ohr, Conn. 
C. T. Darby, N. J. 
Spring Brook Poultry Farm, Conn.. 
R. C. Dunn, Mass. 
L. W. Steelman, Pa. 
Barlow Leghorn Farm, Pa. 
White Springs Farm, N. Y.. 
Meadowedge Farm, L. I. 
Emory H. Bartlett, Mass. 
Eigen ranch & DeWinter, N. J. 
Rapp's Leghorn Farm, N. J. 
Featherland Farm, Pa. 
M. J. Quackenbush, N. J. 
Francis J. Hogan. Mass.. . 
Mount Hope Farm, Mass. 
Exntoor Farm, Pa . 
Ruchles Sunnyside Farm, N.Y. 
O. C. Chadwick, Vt. 
George B. Ferris, Mich... 
Total. 3788 
Week 
Total 
1378 
. 46 
1176 
48 
1343 
39 
889 
43 
920 
29 
1165 
1056 
1187 
1382 
1235 
1169 
1143 
892 
866 
. 31 
1126 
773 
25 
997 
1043 
780 
36 
1326 
937 
35 
1001 
840 
1065 
1387 
40 
s 
952 
1424 
29 
1086 
1031 
1242 
1026 
17 
776 
13 
787 
1275 
1286 
1232 
48 
1249 
1087 
1011 
26 
625 
37 
1108 
13 
1305 
. 40 
1190 
. 40 
1422 
f& 
1259 
. 40 
949 
21 
939 
15 
991 
25 
958 
39 
1071 
52 
1842 
26 
1137 
40 
1414 
34 
1133 
46 
994 
32 
944 
25 
1261 
57 
1465 
20 
1221 
26 
1047 
43 
1386 
43 
1127 
42 
1515 
37 
1215 
29 
1221 
19 
1149 
49 
1515 
38 
1115 
1082 
34 
1271 
41 
1086 
52 
1178 
37 
757 
56 
1443 
39 
1203 
34 
1074 
39 
1452 
39 
1308 
18 
1046 
65 
1674 
45 
1472 
53 
1157 
52 
1739 
40 
879 
35 
873 
53 
1390 
49 
1169 
29 
1101 
44 
1205 
52 
1369 
43 
1146 
50 
1282 
60 
1153 
38 
929 
46 
1047 
31 
1201 
45 
1109 
47 
1378 
42 
843 
46 
1322 
3788 
115396 
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8-10 weeks . . July 1—July 31 
12 weeks . . . Aug. 1 — Aug, 31 
4-5 months . . Aug. 1 — Oct. 15 
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Rocks, 10c ; Wyandottes, 11c ; Leghorns, 8c; 
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CHICK PRICES SMASHED 
June, July, Aug. and Sept. $7 per 100 and up. 
Hogan tested. White,Brown and Black Leghorns, 
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BABY CHICKS 
horns. S8—100. B.Rocks, $10. R. I. Reds. S10. Mixed, 
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/-if n/-iir n S. C. W. and Brown Leghorns, 
I H j t KS 7c; Barred Rocks. 9c; Reds, 
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ALL CHICKS NOW lOc 
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Husky Chicks That Grow 
gnst deliveries. Barred Rocks, 11 c; S. C. White 
Leghorns, 8c. We do not ship scrubs, 8 to 12- 
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Wilson Poultry Farm Flemiugton, N. J, 
BABY C HICKS 
8. C. W. Leghorns, 8c; Barred Rock, 9c; Red, lOc; 
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Barred Rocks, Oc ; Reds, 9c and Mixed, 7c. 100% safe 
delivery. II. W. AMEY Cocolumus, l’u. 
Pure-Bred Single Comb 
WHITE LEG HOKNS 
10-12-14 and 16-wks.-old. Also ready-to-lay, free- 
range birds from selected breeders. Priced SI and 
up, according to age. Fislier Bros., Atlantic, Pa. 
April Hatch White and Brown Leghorn Pullets 
Extra stock, SI 50 each. 10 wks.-old White and 
Brown Leghorn Pullets, SI each. Ancona, $1 25 each. 
HUMMER’S POULTRY FARM R. No. 1 Frenchtown. N. J. 
PULLETS 
S. C. W. LEGHORN PULLETS 
From exceptionally good layers, bred to Hollywood 
stock. Ready to lay by Oct. 1st. 881.50 each. A 
few ready to lay by Sept. 1st. 881.75 each. 
MULLER & MULLER Vineland. N. J. 
firs^class S.C.W. LEGHORN COCKERELS 
straight Tancred Strain. March hatched. Pure bred 
sires, dams with records of from 270-290 eggs. 
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S. C. W. Leghorns, So each ; per 500, $.17,50. 
S. C. Barred Rocks, 9o each , per 500, $42.50. 
S. C. R. I. Reds, lOo each ; per 500, $4 7.50, 
Mixed Chicks, 7o each; per 500, $12.50. 100% live delivery. 
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F. B. LEISTER McAlisterville, Pa. 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS 
800 yearlings, SI. 25 each. 1,000 Pullets, 8-10-12 wks., 
$1 up. HILLSUALE PUULTRY FARM. Hillsdale, New York 
600 T«r L White Leghorn Pullets,Cockerels 
Same breeding as pen 45 leadingNew York State contest. 
Also 300 March-April Rock Pullets, Cockerels. 
Jules F. Francais Westhampton Beach, L. I., N.Y. 
WYCKOFF LEGHORNS 
Pullets, Cockerels and yearling hens of quality at 
moderate prices. Red-W-Farm, Wolcott, N.Y. 
U/hiFo I orrknrn Piillnto Ready for shipment: eight, ten- 
wmte Lugnom rUlieTS Sixteen wks. old. A Iso five Inin, 
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White Leghorn and Barred Rock ?,om e thi" season's 
breeding pens. Walter Schedlor, West Coxsackie, N Y. 
For Sale Well Bred SINGLE COMB White Leghorn Pullets 
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p t ' Bar Rocks, 9e ; Reds, lOo ; W. Leghorns, 7e; 
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S A ANPANAC Sheppard’s Famous Prize-Win- 
■ V. nnUvIlnu nlng Laying Strain. Hens, $2 each. 
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nniie rfyanuoiies EggandF.xhibitionbred. Catalogue. 
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BABY CHICKS 
Assorted Chicks. 7c each 
White Leghorns... . 8c “ 
Brown Leghorns. 8c “ 
Barred Rocks.lOc " 
Buff Rocks.lOc “ 
R. I. Rods... 1 Oc " 
Sliver Lacsd Wyandottes. 12c “ 
Special Prices on 500 and 1,000 
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S. C. Buff and W. Leg., $8—100. Barred Rocks, 
$10—100. R. I. Reds, $10—100. White Rocks, 
$12—100. Lite Mixt, $7—100. Hevy Mixt, $8 
—100. Sat. guar, or money refunded. Circ. free. 
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BABY CHICKS 
S. C. W. Leghorns, 80 ; B. P. Rocks, 9o ; R. I. 
Reds, 10c; Mixed, 7o. Order from adv. 
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R ARV Mixed or Broilers.$ 7 per iOO 
UMU 1 S. 0, W. Leghorn. 8 per 100 
C U| Y Barred Rocks.IO per 100 
^ ■* 1 yv S. C. R. 1. Reds. IO per 100 
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