Action of Lime on the Soil and Dehorning Cattle
The article explains lime's complex soil effects including unlocking plant food and improving soil chemistry, then discusses dehorning cattle as a practice in several regions, detailing methods, benefits, opposition, and practical care for cattle and poultry. It notes cross-regional adoption and animal welfare considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E B. Tooss
George Street
Sydney
Tooss
America
England
Southland
New Zealand
Victoria
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Gippsland
United States
Ducks For Laying And Feeding Guidance
Ducks show variable laying even from the same stock and differ by pen. Proper management matters as over feeding brings fattening while under feeding slows laying. Through early winter keep them lightly fed and later increase rations so they lay freely.
Beekeeper Hives Painted For Durability
Advice on hive painting stresses damp prevention and disease avoidance. Prepare hives with sandpaper, scrape loose paint, apply a thin first coat of linseed oil and turpentine, add gold size for quicker drying, and use white lead as needed. Color options include slate from lamp-black or goff stone tone with sienna, avoid boiled oil, fill cracks with putty, seal joints with a wetted old canvas strip to keep hives watertight.
Preparing Frames For Honey Season Bees
Advice on assembling frames with foundation for honey season from the Gardeners Chronicle. Emphasizes straight combs, wiring foundation, top bar securing with a hot poker, three side holes, and using No. 80 tinned wire embedded with a candle flame. Recommends ingot weight and sheet thickness for 100 frames.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ea Ee E Cewine
Wake Fox Patric Fortescue & Sons
Fortescue
The
King of Pollard Distributors
Kas
Sanes
Varios Ulaks
Ale Gee
Macquarie Place
W. Gluyas
Goode
James Fay
McDonald & Co
Sussex Street
Epers
Chance
Government House
A. H. Barnet & Co
Dale
Burgon Shearing Machine Company
Hamilton Street
Farm and Field
Beekeeper
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