Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-04-28
BOARD BULLETIN For APRIL.

AUGUSTA, April IL, 1896.
We again commence on our bulletin
work for the season, aud are very much
pleased with the large number of replies
received from our correspondents, and
the comprehensive manner In which
they have treated the matters under con-
sideration. We wish 10 thank them Tor
their painstaking efforts, and To express
the hope that they may feel to continue
their work through the season 10 the
end that we may make the Bulletins for
1896, OF more value than for any pre-
ceding season.
The, following list of questions was
cent out:
L. Give number aud value of farm
stock as compared with last year:
, Give amount of stock fodder on
hand in your vicinity, Ss compared with
last year AZ this times
3. what improvements have been
made in your vicinity in wintering farm
animals:
1. Give methods Of watering, whether
or not they are watered In the barn, and
what proportions; whether once or
twice.
;. Have YOU practiced warming water
for stock In winter, or noticed II icing
done bv others. and IL so what was the
resulty
q. In your Judgment do mich cows
need exercise in winter, aud u 80 how
should IL b. secured:
= VIII the qusntitv Cf corn grow
this wear be increased and IL so what
varieties. aud ho~ will IL be harvested
and cured
:. Have any ia YOUR vicinity fed en-
silsge for the first time the past winter.
and IL So what crop was used Snd how
We're they pleased With IL:
q. Give amount OF fall pl0wingt
We summarize the replies by counties;
ANpROSCoGGIS COUNTY.
The number aud value OF COWS have
increased about five per cent, other STOCK
remaining about the same. There Is a
growing tendency reported toward rais-
ing more heifer calves. The amount OF
stock fodder on hsnd appears TO be
considerably less than last wear,
caused by the higher price of hay,
and the more liberal feeding of stock.
/, improvements Ia wintering sre noted.
a more comfortable barns, more a,ten-
tion being paid to condition Of all baro
animals. and a more careful study along
lines " scientific feeding.
A large proportion ot the farm animals
are watered twice day, mostly IN the
vSrds. The small proportion VINO
water in barns report good results. But
very few warm the water, all but ODE
who have done so report excellent re-
suits. He reports the practice not pront-
able. An increased acreage IN corn
mostly for the silO. Several have Ted
corn cnsilsge for the first time, all are
very much pleased with Il. Less than
The usual amount of fall plowing done.
ARoo>rooK COUNTY.
About the usual amount Of stock, with
I an increasing tendency 70 raise more OF
the Young stock. \ slight decrease IN
sheep.
sock fodder not more than three
/ quarters a. much a. last year
For improvements We note, warmer
barns. a larger variety OF stock folders
l and more attention 10 comfort OF the
animals. Mostly watered in yard, about
one-half. only once day. \ few water
\ In barns Snd are much pleased with re-
suits. No reports of warming the water.
There viii probably be quite an increase
in acreage of yellow corn, mostly the
smaller eight rOwed. some are talking
silos.
Not more than seventy-iye per cent
the usual amount Of fall blowing done.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Slight increase in farm stock. Twenty
five per cent less fodder. More heller
calves raised.
More silOs, warmer quarters and more
variety OF feeds. Mostly watered twice
A dav. Quite large proportion wstered
In harms. All with excellent results. One
CORRESPONDENT warns water, with an Sp-
parent increase In hOw of milk. More
corn 20 De grown, quite largely sweet
corn for canning. also more yellow corn
for the silc. several have fed corn
ensilage for the first time, all with ex-
c,.lient results. one correspondent re-
ports ten silos within a radius OF one
mile aud two new ones being built. Less
fali plowing being done.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Neat stock about the same, less horses
and sheen. stock fodder about the same
a. last wear. For improvements, we
note. better care and warmer tie-ups'
Watering mostly in the yard. \ large
proportion twice 4 day. Three CORE
spondeuts have prscticed warming water
with good results. Increase IN yellow
corn. one has fed ensilage for the hrst
time with excellent results. Less faii
blowing.
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