The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-10-08
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49, - one OF the foundation primo
ples OF agriculture that no system "a,
ions De followed at a profit wbicl
uoes not make provision for return
ing TO the land in some form the ole
ments OF fertility taken from It b
eiops. so, no system Of farming ha
over peen successful for any grea
tenetn OF time in any climate whicl
ooes not include the keeping Of liv
stock as one of its important features
me special purpose character o
the Dorset Horns lies in the fact tina
ewes will breed at any season O
the year, but they are very prolific
are decidedly heavy mixers, give brit
10 unusually strong and vigorous
lambs, care for them well, and tina
their lambs are able and ready to us,
grain at very young age.
NO feed produces better milk o.
more OF 1t than good June pasture
Next to this is good soiling crops anc
third in the list is ensilage. AS the
first and second Of these are avail
able for only short seasons, the sile
Is worthy Of consideration as the best
year round substitute.
One of the most difficult things TO,
the beginner in poultry raising is tt
Gull closely. A bird looks like a bir6
to him and the chances are that he
Will keep some that are not profitable
merely because it does not seem right
to eat them.
Keep fine grit and charcoal where
the chicks can have access to it at all
times. They must have the grit, and
while they can get along without the
charcoal, they will do a great deal
better If they have it. It aids diges.
ton and promotes health.
Pigs need some roughage for the
winter. A few dry sods, put up In a
pile now and thrown into the pens
during the winter, will be greatly rel
ished and will help to keep the diges
ton Of the pigs in good shape.
Dairymen no longer rely upon the
average Of the herd as a basis of com.
putting their profits, but with proper
utensils and accurate records cahcu.
late the producing ability Of each in.
Hvidual in the herd.
A statement just to hand shows that
the value Of frozen meats imported by
Canada from Australia grew over 80
per cent. from 1908 to 1909 and that
in the latter year the trade amounted
to $s7.2s5.
No one who attempts to raise two
filters Of pigs in one year from herd
of brood sows should expect them to
do SO successfully and prof1tably un-
less they are given the very best of
care.
The good cow is an Industrious crea
ture, but she Is also a Eliminating one
and requires time and should have
comfort in which to do her cud chew.
ing.
No combination OF factors is more
conducive to prosperity, wealth, fer.
tile farms and good homes than are
well bred dairy cattle, capacious silos
and productive alfalfa fields.
New corn from the fields is great
treat to poultry, II not overfed. Take
q solid block and corn knife and cut
the corn in half-inch sections and the
fowls will do the rest.
There can be but little question
about the advisability of feeding the
dairy cow on pasture this year. II
she does not get feed in the barn she
is apt to starve.
There is no big money in sheep un.
less the operator understands his bust.
ness thoroughly and 1t Is no sphere
for the novice these days.
If the calves must be kept up during
the summer be sure to protect them
from the flies and give plenty Of ven
tilation all Of the time.
A great many. progressive poultry
men are beginning to realize the value
OF crushed charcoal as conditioner
for their stock.
Take care OF the boards wher
blanching celery They should never
he used as walks in the field.
Alfalfa ground may be pastured Il
not oyerstocked. The third crop IL
particular may be profitably grazed by
sheep.
Green corn need not be dangerous
feed. If used right it is one OF the
hest things that can be given the hogs
The calf pens must be scrupulously
clean II the youngsters would be
kent in a healthy, thrifty condition.
April and May Matched chicks give
us best results.
protein is a builder Of the muscle
ond hone and does not fatten but
teeps the hog in good condition.
Early marketing or holding OF pota
zoos ia a problem confronting every
-oTrer who has a surplus crop.