D26—Lancaster Fanhirie',SatuVday,Wart:h 12,1983 Robin Meadows Farm ‘shepherds’ modern techniques BY HAROLD SHELLY FOREST GROVE The birth of quadruplet lambs is even a rarity on the Robin Meadows Farm of Bill and John Rockafellow, Buckingham Township, where the 100-ewe flock produces some 160 to 175 lambs a year. The four youngsters were bom to a Suffolk crossbred ewe and are reported to be doing very well by the Rockafellows. Approximately 20 of the best Bill and John Rockafellow work together in lamb pen of Robin Meadows Farm. New ARMOR Fast growing, long lasting, big yielding alfalfa. • Now, the best winterhardiness, disease and insect resistance available in an improved early maturing alfalfa. • Outstanding proven yielder. • Fights Phytophthora root rot (“wet foot” disease), anthracnose, bacterial and Fusarium wilt, pea aphids and leafhoppers. • Winterhardiness fully equal to Vernal, plus good drought tolerance. • Fast growth, rapid recovery after cutting. • Full season performer—starts early in the spring, grows later into the fall. • Available with GroZone* seed coating Contact us today! P. L HOHRER 8 BB0„ IHC. SMOKETOWN. PA YOUR NEARBY SEEDS DEALER RP is a registered trademark of North American Plant Breeders Mission KS lambs are kept each year for replacements and 10 of the poorest ewes are culled so that the herd is increasing annually. Suffolk, Dorset and crossbred animals make up the flock. Lambs that are not sold for the holiday markets are raised for the freezer trade and butchered when they reach 100 pounds. The goal of the farm is to reach this weight (Turn to Page D 27) PH: 717-299-2571 [i ; It I *» r K >fj { T '*l 'O * i *» Part of ewe flock is shown on Robin Meadows Farm. Look For The Right One! Tank Models S-3250, S-4500; injectors available. “LIQUID MANURE EQUIPMENT IS OUR ONLY OUSINESS" Vertical-Shaft Pump F. ERNEST SNOOK RD 3 - Box 84, Mifflinburg, Pa. 17844 - Phone: 717-966-2736 Pumps any size lagoon with 2:1 slope wall so you don’t need docks or loading platforms. Delivers 5,500 gallons per minute. Driven a* 540 RPM from tractor PTO. Heavy-duty 25-imJJ| impeller. 25’ length, with optional extension to I pump the deepest pits. Loading pipes and! hydraulics included. I Also Available In Stock CALUMET DISTRIBUTOR C.W. JOHNSTON CONSTRUCTION RDI, Box 673 Central City, PA 15926 ' i ' (814)754-5754 1 Full Line Guaranteed Service • Acorn Barn Equipment • Finance • Leasing • Parlor Feeding Systems • Madison Silos Equipment • Beco Parlors Milking Systems • Chromalloy Farm Systems • Martin Grain Storage & Handling • Van Dale Equipment • Bedding Choppers • Zook Manure Handling • Humane Equipment • Insolare Panels & Buildings jfv • Sharon Steel ** • Timber Column • Block Buildings • Sunset Milking Equip. • Thorp Stainless Steel Equip. for Cows & Hogs Everything For Barn & Dairy Open Pit Pump
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