The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-06-08
SHADE THE POULTRY YARD.

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SHADE THE POULTRY YARD.
II 1t IL necessary to contine tho poultry
during the summer and the enclosure
cannot be placed near the shade OF build
ings or trees, try the plan OF growing some
plants just outside the fence but far
enough from 1t SO that the fowls cannot
get at the foliage. One OF the best plants
foe the purpose is the Gamma using the
cheap tall growing sorts and buying the
roots, not the seeds. Another quick grow
ing plant and one which Will make an
abundance OF shade Is the castor bean
which may be grown from seeds planted
where they are to stay; that ID, the young
plants cannot we'll be transferred. Even
corn set thickly will furnish some shade
quickly and IL q vine Is wanted nothing Ia
better than the common morning glory.
the seeds being sown thick and the vines
trained along strings fastened to- the poul-
try yard fence. While the vines or plants
are growing erect q rough roof of boards
open on all sides TO supply temporary
shade.
DON'T LOOK AVIAN.
There is an old adage that the hills
farthest way are the ~greenest." and with
the natural disposition OF mankind to
roam we seem to be forever on the move.
It is a natural and a audable ambition to
seek to better one's self. but too often we
make the mistake of overlooking the good
things close at hand in seeking out the
good things far away. Agricultural pa
pers are full of inquiries from men in the
east asking about western or southern
farms while in another column are as
many asking about farms in the east from
residents OF the south and west. That
each section has some advantages cannot
be denied but that ono will be able to find
a farm which will absolutely satisfy one
rs not to be thought OF. Tho southerner
has a farm which he sees Is poor in fer
tiltty; he loves the sunny climate but IS
impatient with his poor soft: the remedy
Hes in the Improvement OF the soil by
raising more stock. The man in, the north
has a fairly good soil but the climate Is
severe and his crops are caught by the
frost. labor Is high and prices low. The
remedy here may be an entire change OF
crops; something which the market de-
mands and the planting OF earlier varie-
ties. such as will come to maturity. The
man with a farm paid for and who is not
too old to work 1t properly ought not to
look 20 pastures new but should look to his
farm: find out what It needs and supply
1t. Work out your salvation where you,
have pitched your tent for, unless cond1.
tons arc hopeless. your measure OF sue
cess will be greater than II you move.
FOR FAIL FEEDING.
Just at this time yearly we make It Q
business to prepare and plant a field to
sweet corn especially for the cows In tho
late summer or early fall when in tho mat
ural course OF weather the pastures will
not furnish sufficient forage. This with
the cutting OF the alfalfa and a dip into
the rape keeps the cows in splendid milk:
indeed. we think better than IL they wero
on the pasture alone for the variety R.yes
them a start they would not get from the
grass only. We prepare the field Just AZ
carefully as II we expected to raise Q
bumper crop of ear corn for market and
we SOW the seed in rows instead OF broad
cast for this gives US a chance to cult
vate It and thus get a better crop, In rows
remember, not in hills, the cultiva ton be-
ing one way OF the field only. The variety
Is always the one that makes the Quickest
growth of tender stalks for none OF 1t
reaches the ear stage. Try 1t, friend, 1t
pays well.
THUMBS IN YOUNG PIGS.
Lack OF exercise is at the bottom OF the
trouble with pigs which results in thumps.
Heavy feeding. which is usually the case
In raising the young pigs makes them dis
inclined. to take exercise 1.-THE pigs are
not fully weaned good care should bo
taken in feeding the Bow that she has
some bran to keep her bowels in good con-
dttfon, plenty OF clean fresh water and
some %roughage. This will help the pigs
from getting too fat. 1t is a good plan to
give tne pig some r IN the slop, moro
than any other grain, and to keep them in
a pen or enclosure where they can keep
clean yet with sufficient room to get the
exercise they need and which they should
be made to take If they will not do 1t
willingly. A small patch of grass In the
shade into which they may be turned
without being too far away from the SOW
will induce them to exercise more than
anything else.
A HANDY GARDEN TOOL.
On farms and especially where fruit.llke
Strawberries and where vegetables are
grown workers. have too MANY tools which
force them to bend over and not enough
which may be used standing in an erect
position. A tool may be fashioned from an
old hoe which will be found exceeding use-
full in wedding. cutting runner, sprouts and
any other small growth which ones desires
to- be rid Of and doing 1T with very little