Crib Biting in Horses and Practical Dairy Insights
Crib biting in horses may be hereditary and linked to loneliness, with the Norman stallion lineage showing high descendants. Remedies include removing the horse from familiar stalls, feeding on the ground, or using movable mangers and throat straps, though not all methods work equally. In dairy practices, weekly milk weighing can estimate annual yield, but frequent testing is deemed excessive. essential factors are yearly milk quantity, average test, and feed cost.
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Harold Leeney
Gunter
Babcock
The Man and the Cow Dairying
A discussion of combining diversified and specialized farming in dairy. It argues a single year of testing with Babcock tests and feeding records is needed to gauge each cow’s profitability, noting that proximity to flush feed can distort judgments of top cows.
One-Rule Method of Feeding Pigs Needs Adjustment
A one rule method for feeding pigs may fail due to varying conditions in weather or animals. The text advises care and practice to discover a proper method and to implement it systematically. It notes success when grain with milk swill and house swill plus roots at noon is used.
Fall freshening cows yield two months milk profit
Farmers note cows freshen in fall producing two months of milk with low care as cows graze fields and butter and milk fetch good prices. The cows are then ready to be housed in stables for winter.
Proper Sheep Care Rules From Field Notes
Weekly salt schedules fail. provide daily access. Remove rams after ewes are served to curb nuisance. Inspect sheep daily to ensure all are healthy. Remove hair-wool from flocks. wool is the goal. Separate young stock from ewes to avoid trouble. Prepare warm birthing space for early lambs and protect dry ewes from winter. Do not overdrive body into deep snow. expect loss. Avoid on-ground hay waste. use clean racks and feed only what is eaten.
Seed Purity Discrepancy in Government Red Clover Purchase
Government representative buys red clover seed on open market. The item lists five seed quality notes including pure seed, broken seed and dirt, spurious seeds, and germinable seeds, comparing one pound bought to its declared purity.
The Pig-Eating Sow Prevention and Care
The article describes how feverish sows may eat their young and links this to constipation. It advises feeding linseed oil cake before and after farrowing to prevent fever and suggests rubbing kerosene on the pig fur to deter the sow from harming her offspring, cautioning not to apply to skin to avoid blistering.
Proper pig feeding to avoid waste and ensure quality
Plan and the animals were healthy and lively. Avoid meat waste and grabbing the first available feed. Keep pens spacious with proper troughs, feed regularly, and grow pigs to 160 to 200 pounds with grain in the last weeks. Maintain cleanliness, dry bedding, and discriminate in favor of best material for the market.
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Theranary
Jean
Chicks by Electricity Hatch in Early Devices
A new method uses electric heat to hatch and rear chicks. An electrogen incubator with an incandescent lamp and thermostat maintains uniform 86 degree Fahrenheit warmth, feeding heat through wires in a glass incubator. The base acts as a brooder for hatched chicks and a drawer supports continued incubation.
Inclosure Chick Run Described Within Small Base Yard
A description notes a fenced area about three to four feet square where the base and chicks run about inside. The passage emphasizes a compact, secure enclosure.
Farm News Highlights From Across the Nation
Reports show sheep coyotes paid for in Oregon, Vermont builds a dairy school, Kansas farm output soars by nearly 19 million, and wheat and corn harvests near 60 and 63 million. An Illinois train wreck involved Angora goats, while a Wisconsin farmer’s wife burns cash saved in a stocking. Bee Keepers praise pure honey demand amid new postal savings talk. Luther Burbank’s thornless cactus eyed as forage. A Centerville apple orchard sold for 25000 cash, 23 acres with strong yields. Congress eyeing postal savings banks with 2 percent returns. Michigan peach growers see freezes as a net benefit. International Harvester found guilty on 42 counts. appeal filed. California fruit growers press China exclusion repeal for labor. Ferns profits in New England at 40 cents per 1000, biannual harvest. Milwaukee Railway fined under stock shipment law. multiple indictments pending. Santa Fe buys 10000 acres in San Diego County for eucalyptus ties.
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Kansas
Spaulding
Wis
Bee Keepers’ Association of the
United States
Chicago
Newman
Montana
Great Worthern Railway
Luther Burbank
John Toucdette
Centerville
Congress
Michigan
International Harvester Company
Topeka
California
New England
Rocky Highlands
Milwaukee Railway Company
Landis
Santa Fe Railway Company
San Diego County
Poultry Answers Guide For Farmers and Hen Keepers
A compilation of poultry tips covering turkeys ducks and incubation. Notes include outdoor roosting for turkeys in mild climates duck mating ratios and pen sizes, effects of feeding green foods and bran, yolk and shell issues, charcoal as a corrective, broiler weight and appearance, fence construction, incubator wick use, and duck eye air requirements with a 70 degree chick brooder guideline.
Home Bred Cows Best by W R Gilbert Canadian Experiment Farm
The article argues buyers often misjudge cows and urges reliance on homebred stock. It notes milk performance varies, warns against keeping poor milkers, and advocates retaining calves to build a strong herd. It cautions on judging ages and emphasizes breeding from superior milking stock to improve herd value.
Proper winter soil mixes and plant care tips for houseplants
The guide outlines soil mixes of one third leaf mold one third loam and one third sand and old manure for houseplants. It covers aquatic plants drainage, avoiding pot bound growth for rubber plants, wintering geraniums fuchsias and pelargoniums in dry cellars, and careful watering and light. It advises Hoya Carnosa needs minimal soil changes and cautions on blooming with pot size, plus general watering rules and learning a plant's needs.
Rail Fence Philosophy on School Agriculture Programs
In Illinois public schools some students take home a Bab cock tester and test farm milk for examination to promote practical farming. The piece argues hands on work in soil matters more than classroom theory and cautions against excess spending on livestock without proper care and feeding.
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Illinois Publc
Ignorant Man With A Knife Prunes Trees
An advice piece warns that misguided pruning by inexpert workers harms trees. It urges hiring experienced pruners or requesting recommendations from nurseries or agricultural stations. One illustration shows a damaged tree lacking a proper head, while another shows excess growth near the base hindering overall plant health.
Do We Get the Best Royal Chattan Prize Winner
Discussion notes that Royal Chattan, prize winner at the Glasgow Royal Show, reflects on breeding trends. It suggests import limits by British breeders, while American breeders claim top status and U.S. livestock exports rise as imports may decline.
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Glasgow
France
England
Window Garden Care Tips for Indoor Plants
A compact guide on caring for indoor plants. It advises avoiding heat stress, keeping soil from drying out, and providing fresh air. It covers watering frequency, dust removal, use of manure water, ashes for soil, and pest control via soapy spray. It notes begonias and geraniums as winter bloomers and stresses gentler environments for frost sensitivity.
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West
Notes on Hog Lot Care and Profit Outlook
This item advises frequent pen cleaning and heavier feeding as cold weather arrives, noting that cleaner pigs yield whiter meat and pigs may rapidly become money again for at least another year. It urges weighing hogs with scales to track growth rather than guessing, highlighting prudent cattleyard management.
Mother Solves Farm Dilemma With Squab Venture
A Wisconsin farming mother funds squab raising to engage her son and daughter at home. Over two years the venture proved highly profitable and rekindled interest in country life. She argues ownership and diversified, monthly income keep youths from seeking city life and suggests broader farm reform to improve family happiness.
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Bowsfield
Wisconsin
Clausnte
Wit
Ftairs
Advice For The Stable In Early Spring Work
Guidance on preparing horses for spring work stresses gradual conditioning and careful feeding. It warns against overworking soft muscles and suggests repairing or replacing worn harness and tack, using kindness to curb bad habits, and removing dangerous animals if kicking persists. It also recommends securing buckles and halters before leaving the barn.
Roots of Sanfom Show Nodules Described in Study
Researchers report nodules found in a sample labeled Roots of Sanfom with terms such as bace erla noted. the text outlines their appearance and possible composition though details are sparse.
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Farm News
Roseburg
Ore
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Honduras
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W. R. Gilbert
Canadian Experiment Farm
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