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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
8
A detailed report reviews the efficiency of incubators and brooders in chick hatching. It cites Oregon Age Central College trials: from 878 eggs set, incubators produced 53% chicks. 278 eggs with hens yielded 219 chicks. Incubators gave 78.5% fertile eggs, hens 82%, with incubator losses and dead shell percentages noted.
The article describes dry rot in corn caused by different fungi, notably Diplodia massacis, which shrivels kernels and ears, darkens color, weakens shanks, and reduces weight. It notes over-winter survival on old cobs and stalks, with spores spreading as cornfields are renovated.
An Alfelfa Harrow recounts a mid autumn gathering in Kansas where officials and locals discuss crop yields and the latest developments. The article notes several attendees and mentions ongoing preparation for a forthcoming regional meeting.
The article discusses alfalfa market shifts with alfalfa now outselling another product. It describes shallow disk harrows to cut and stir the ground without cutting crowns, aiding growth, weed destruction, and insect control. It notes nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash needs, soil humus indicators, and equipment changes like tooth harrows.
An Ohio breeder recounts decades of sheep raising, noting variable profits from the Golden Hoof breed. He describes herd losses from disease and predators, then details steps taken to improve safety and breeding quality, including fenced pastures, tobacco pest control, and switching to alfalfa and stock feed alternatives to reduce grain use.
The piece explains sheep aging by tooth development. First permanent front teeth appear around ten months, second by about fifteen months, third at twenty eight months, and fourth between thirty three and forty months. By four years all permanent front teeth are present. Merino matures teeth later. Cotswold and Southdown push ahead. Healthy sheep keep teeth well from ten to twelve years. worn teeth indicate aging and poor condition.
This piece discusses side bones in horses especially draft breeds, noting the cartilage above the heel that gives spring and how hard bones cause soreness. It contrasts side bones with ring bones and describes ailments like spavins and wind puffs from loose joints and sprains in heavy horses.
An analysis of Dutch Belted cattle notes their striking white belt and long history in the United States. It discusses origin about eighty years ago, limited importations, and current dairy value compares to Holsteins, Jerseys, and Guernseys. Crossing Dutch Belted stock with other dairy breeds preserves belt markings and milking traits.
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An Ohio dairyman shares a flexible calf feeding regimen. Begin with whole milk for two weeks, then gradually introduce skim milk, increasing to skim only. Add flaxseed jelly to skim milk for strong growth, and offer a little whole corn by two weeks to encourage cud-chewing and intake.
The article promotes calf rearing using flaxseed Jelly grain and hay with milk added to feed for three weeks old calves. It advises not to overfatten valves, keep calves thrifty, and maximize roughage while limiting concentrates. It discusses continuing the calf unit for three to four months of the cow’s hood before liberal concentrate feeding and outlines cautious inbreeding as a tool for herd type.
The article warns against wet fingers during milking and advocates dry hands with squeezing to extract milk. It notes that only in stripping at the end should fingers slide down teats, as the last drops carry high fat and cream content and help maintain milk flow. Repeatedly leaving milk in the bag risks drying up the cow.
Baking soda for horse colic relief and udder care for cows are discussed. Home remedies include iodine udder massage, potash in feed, and ample clean water. Pigs may benefit from a mix including cod liver oil. worms in colts are treated with a tobacco and powder mix over several weeks. Wood ashes for horses are noted as beneficial.
A column mixes poultry care tips with humorous sketches on birds like the Pouter and Wyandotte. It offers crate specs for shipping fowl, notes on weathered storage eggs, and asks readers to send questions answered in a joking, tutorial tone.
A fragmented read on pigeon feed waste, rodent issues, and the quirky world of poultry care. Notes on rose comb varieties for cold climates, duck breeding problems, and swindler exposure in poultry ads. Mentions heat and cold comfort devices, fowl diets, and ideal aviary design.
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