Yoke oxen for the plough, inasmuch as in new lands full of roots, oxen go forward steadily under the plough, and horses stand still, or with a start break the harness in pieces.
Milch cows of kindly disposition and good bulls, sheep, sows, etc. Fowls are well adapted to Bouweries.
These Cattle are abundant in New Netherland and especially in New England and to be had at a reasonable price, except sheep which the English do not sell and are rare in New Netherland.
Prices of Cattle.. In New Neruertanp; a young mare with her 2¢ or third foal Costs ES. IUG, Oe LS, 2 HT 50: do. 16077860 A 4 to 5 year old stallion about.......- 130 Realty A milch cow with her 24 or 34 calf,.... 100 = 40 A peRE Old sow POEL INT eed 20 @ 24 = 8@10 A sheep, being an €We,.... sss seen 20 @ 24
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In New Eneuanp; a good mare sells for,....... tf. 100 @ 120
A stallion, coeeoeoeeeveeseseeeereeeeeesvsee te eee se eee 100 Ammilehleow sii sh ds wecied Goes awws 4 ii 60 @ 70 A. yearlisigisowy oecxdtwous eqasecoieag bunts nls 12@14
Sheep are not sold here.
It is to be observed that in a Colonie each Farmer has to be provided by his Landlord with at least one yoke of oxen or with two mares in their stead two cows, one or two sows, for the purpose of increase, and the use of the farm and the support of his family.