1 Dec., 1902.] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 399 
Toran YIELDS OF MILK AND BUTTER DURING THE YEAR—continucd. 
| Com- | 
Name of Cow. | Breed. Yield. mee | of Caine! FipsPeNe Remarks. 
| Lb. Lb. 
Spot ... ... | Shorthorn ... | 4,665 | 196°19 | 11 Sept.,'1901 | 10 May, 1902 
Violet... afl 5) ... | 5,383 | 221°73 | 9 Oct. ,, |30June_,, 
Stranger... | ae ... | 7,954 | 32819 | 7 July, 1900 | 25 July, 1901 
Redmond | cn . «| 5,814} 242°86 |12Sept. ,, |12June ,, 
Frizzy Sra Pr ... | 5,717 | 233°34 | 23 Aug. ,, Eyl yas 
Lucy ... a3 (RSE Shorthorn | 6,090} 250°36 | 29 Sept. ,, 5 on 
Russet at. by 9, ++ | 4,290] 179°84 | 27 Oct. ,, oF ey “s 
BOE mga crer| Weg yy «+ | 5,286 | 229°13 | 18 May, 1901 | 22 Mar., 1902 
Leopard...) 2 3) + | 4,904) 19824 | 20 Sept?, 1900 | 10 July, 1901 
Laurel credibrty > +--+ | 9,888 | 243°40/10 ,, 1901} 1 ,, a 
Empress fle » ++ | 4,412) 180'°3 | 20 Nov. ,, | 25 June, 1902 
Rosella Ae a) 9» ++ | 7,741 | 325°42 |10 Sept. ,, | 12 Sept., 1901 | 
Pansy... se ty Jersey ... | 4,887) 205°97 | 4 Dec., 1900/12 ,, »» | With first calf 
Beta ied | ay . ... | 4,014 | 163°49 | 14 Aug., 1901) 5 May, 1902 | 
The comparative skimming qualities of Holstein, Ayrshire, and Jersey milk were- 
published in the June issue of the Quecnsland Agricultural Journal, Vol. X., page 446, 
Piaarry.—A largely increased output was expected in the early part of the year, 
but the unfavourable season prevented these expectations being realised, and a large 
number of pigs were disposed of as weaners which would otherwise have been 
fattened for factory, market, or curing purposes here. We disposed of 146 head of 
Improved Berkshire pigs for breeding purposes, 66 being stud boars, and 80 sows ; 
also 16 Middle Yorkshire boars and 8 sows; 1 small Yorkshire boar and 4, sows; and 
13 Tamworth sows. We killed, for curing and use of dining-hall, 24 head, and sold 
61 head of mixed pigs, besides 29 fat pigs. We added to the pedigree stock by the. 
purchase from Mr. W. R. Robinson, of Toowoomba, of 1 Improved Berkshire boar, 
from imported stock; and 9 Improved Berkshire breeding sows. ‘The following 
crosses were produced—Tamworth-Berkshire, Middle-Yorkshire-Berkshire, Large- 
Yorkshire-Berkshire. The Middle-Yorkshire-Berkshire pigs are found to be good 
fast growers. The following are the particulars of pigs on hand 30th July, 1902 :— 
Improved Berkshire —3 stud boars, 28 breeding sows, 38 young boars, 50 young 
SOWS. 
Middle Yorkshire—2 stud boars, 2 sows, 14 young boars 11 young sows. 
Large Yorkshire—1 stud boar, 1 sow, 3 young boars, 2 young sows. 
Small Yorkshires—1 stud boar, 2 sows, 6 young boars, 2 young sows. 
Tamworths—2 stud boars, 2 sows, 9 young boars, 5 young sows. 
Crossbreds—Y orkshire-Middle-Berkshire, 14, head young stock. 
Mixed pigs—11 head. 
Several experiments in pig-feeding have been made, and the results were duly 
published in the Queensland Agricultural Journal, Vol. VI., pages 365, 472. 
Sarer—a few sheep are kept on the place for educational purposes, and also for 
cross-breeding experiments. The crosses are: The Romney Marsh ram with the 
merino ewe, and the Shropshire ram with the merino ewe. ‘These animals act as 
scavengers on the farm, orchard, and vineyard, and, for this purpose, are found to be 
the most useful animals on the place. As far as our experiments have gone, the 
Shropshire ram and merino cross have shown the best results, the progeny being quick 
growers and easily fattened. ‘The dry season has, however, detracted from anticipated. 
results. Sixty-three head of crossbred lambs have been sold, and 72 head killed for 
the dining-hall. Number of sheep, 30th June, 1902:—1 Romney Marsh ram, 2 
Shropshire rams, 218 ewes. 
Pourrry.—This branch of College work, together with bee-keeping, is carried out 
under the care of Mr. Hindes, who isa most painstaking officer. The following are the 
varieties of fowls kept here :—Light Brahmas, Black and Buff Orpingtons, White 
Wyandottes, Silver Laced Wyandottes, Black Langshans, Brown Leghorns, White 
Leghorns, Old. English Game. The increase from the various hatchings was good. 
We started with a low-priced lot of birds, and cannot therefore be expected, for a time 
at least, to produce birds with all the characteristics of those to be seen gaining prizes 
at large shows. 
The selection of our poultry was made for the purpose of producing a “ utility” 
bird with a special view for the export trade. Itis not for me to go into details in 
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