Suitability of Farm Wells and Crop Costs in 1905
The article discusses safe well construction to avoid water contamination, urging 25 feet minimum distance from pollution sources and proper casing and ventilation. It then covers 1905 farm costs for wheat corn and oats, noting estimated per-acre expenses and profits, followed by New Zealand sheep shearing wages and practices including machine use.
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Letoo Carer
Department of Agriculture
New Zealand
New Zealand Arbitration Court
Demand for well fattened chickens rises in Ontario study
Part of Prof. Graham's annual report from Ontario Agricultural College notes increasing demand for fattened chickens. Dealers report high rent for fattening buildings and milk supply shipments, with many individuals successfully fattening birds. Average gain is about one pound in two weeks, with birds consuming four pounds grain and six pounds milk per pound of gain. Feeding mix includes ground oats buckwheat and corn with sour milk or buttermilk, given in light amounts early then increased.
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Inet
Graham
Ontario Agricultural Colleges
Express
Avipe
Bronze Turkey Variety Popular in Several Countries
The article notes that the Cambridge Bronze turkey is common in England while Dut te has displaced it by the American Bronze. The Black Norton is favored in parts of Britain and the Mal tan variety is kept in France. Peasant French poultry keepers breed turkey hens to order and sometimes incubate eggs for months. Bourbon Turkey originated from native Bourbon county stock in Kentucky with weights listed for different ages. This variety is a local favorite in some areas.
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England
Cambridge
Great Britain
France
Tomen
Silo and farming tips for profitable pastures
The passage urges silos for higher profits and better feed efficiency. It highlights manure spreaders and grain care as key to economical oat bins and pasture renovation. It notes sowing alfalfa in spring and using full rye for spring pasture needs, underscoring careful feeding and seasonal planting.
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L & Profit
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Safe and Sanitary
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Ontario Agricultural College
Turkey
Hamilton Evening Journal
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