The Nevada County picayune., 1910-10-07
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It is one of the foundation princi- ples of agriculture that no system can long be followed at profit which does not make provision for return ing to the land fin some form the ele- ments of fertility taken from 1t by crops, So. no system of farming has ever been successful for any great length of time in any climate which does not include the keeping of live stock aa ono of it's important features.
 The special purpose character or the Dorset Horns lies in the fact that ewes will breed at any season of the year, but they arc very prolific. are decidedly heavy mixers, give birth to unusually strong and vigorous lambs, care for them well, and that their lambs are able and ready to use grain nt a very young age.
 No feed produces better milk or more of 1t than good June pasture. Next to this is good soiling crops and third in the list is ensilage. As the first and second of these are avail able for only short seasons. the silo is worthy of consideration as the best year round substitute.
 One of the most difficult things for the beginner fin poultry raising is to cull closely, A bird looks like bird to him and the chances are that he will keep some that are not profitable merely because 1t does not seem right to cut them.
 Keep fine grit and charcoal where times They must have the grit. and while they can get along without the charcoal they will do great deal better if they have 1t. 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 tho pens during the winter. will be greatly rel fined 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 calcu- late the producing ability of each in- dividual in the herd
 A statement just to hand shows that the value of frozen meats imported by Canada from Australia grew over 50 per cent. from 1908 to 1909 and that in the latter year the trade amounted to ss7.235.
 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 profitably un- less they are given the very best of care.
 The good COW Is an industrious crea- ture, but she is also ruminating 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 a great treat to poultry, if not overfed. Take a 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 If 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 busi- 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 LllhllOn all or the ume.
 A great many progressive poultry men are beginning to realize the value of crushed charcoal as a conditioner for their stock
 Take care of the boards when blanching celery. They should never be used as walks in the field.
 Alfalfa ground may be pastured If not overstocked. The third crop in particular may be profltably grazed by sheep.
 Green corn need not be dangerous feed. If used right it is one of the best things that can be given the hogs. The calf pens must be scrupulously clean if the youngsters would bs kept is healthy, thrifty condition.