72 EXPEKIMENT STATION RKCORD. 



tlic ^M-aiii niixturc ln-iiij,' wet witli it; l)Ut this niixtmc in not entirely natis^factorv, as 

 the diickens require very careful attention to keep them healthy. The grain ration 

 to which 12 per cent animal meal was added, and the whole mixed with water, was 

 very satisfactory, but the flesh has a yellowish tinge. The grain mixture wet with 

 whey gave much better returns than was expected and it seemed to be fairly satis- 

 factory. A grain mixture wet up with water is not to ])e recommended. All these 

 rations, liowever, re(|uire further testing before definite conclusions can be reached. 



Raising chickens, ('. J. Calloway (Triskpgee Norm, and Inst., Farmer^'' Leaflet. 

 No. l.f, pp. S, fi(js. 7). — Breeds, feeding, and other topics connected with chicken 

 raising are discussed, and a few notes on farm management are given. 



The eg-g'-producing hen, T. E. Okr {MiHsonri State Bd. Ar/r. Mo. Bui., S [lOO.i), 

 No. 2, pp. 16, fig. 1). — The possil)ilities of profitable egg production are discussed 

 with reference to breeds, feeds, etc., and statistics are quoted of the poultry and egg 

 industry in Missouri and other States. The author briefly describes some experi- 

 ments with laying hens conducted under his direction a number of years ago, and 

 also quotes from work of the Utah Station previously noted (E. S. R., 12, p. 674). 



Preservation of eggs, E. Brown [Jour. Bd. A(/r. [London], 9 {190.3), No. 4, pp. 

 494-497) ^Limewater, water-glass solution, and colil storage are said to be the best 

 methods of preserving eggs. Some of the author's general suggestions follow: 



" Eggs for preservation .should be treated as soon as possible after they are laid, 

 but not until they have been cooled. Eggs should not be treated in a warm place, 

 and where limewater or water-glass is used the preparation should 1)e (]|uite cold 

 before the eggs are placed in the solution. Eggs from hens fed chiefly upon grain, 

 and with full liberty, are likely to keep better than those laid by fowls in confined 

 runs. The general experience lias been that infertile eggs keep in good condition 

 longer than those which contain a living germ. Probably this is less apparent when 

 eggs are preserved at a low temperature. When eggs are preserved in water glass 

 or limewater the containing vessels should be stored in a cool place, at a tempera- 

 ture not less than 33° F., or more than 45°. A cool, sweet cellar is excellent for 

 this purpose. Exposure to a higher temperature even for a few hours will cause 

 deterioration, in spite of the preservative. Preserved eggs should be carefully tested 

 by light before they are sold. The best months for preserving are March, April, 

 May, and June. It has been found in many cases that summer eggs do not keep 

 nearly so well as those laid prior to the hot days. 



"Preserved eggs should be sold under that designation, and not as 'newlaids,' 

 or 'breakfast,' or 'fresh' eggs." 



About eggs, G. Bradshaw {Agr. Gaz. New South Wales, I4 {1903), No. 2, pp. 

 127-13S, pi. 1). — The development of eggs, their composition, and related topics are 

 spoken of, as well as the local egg industry. 



A modern ostrich farm, E. H. Rvdall {Eeliable Buultri/ Journal, 10 {190.3), No. 

 4, pp. 440, 441,fig»- 3). — Ostric'h rearing, feeding, and related topics are discussed. 



Fish food, R. Harcourt ( Ontario Agr. Col. and Expi. Farm Kpt. 1902, pp. 37, 38).— 

 Analyses are reported of a food for young trout and of beef liver, which is also used 

 for the same purpose. 



Two new textile fibers, G. Sellergren (A'. Lundl. Akad. Ilandl. och Tidskr. 

 42 {1903), No. 1, ]ip. 35-41, ]>l. 1). — A description of Aramina fiber from Brazil and 

 of wool of the Swedish musk ox {Ovihos inoscliatus) . — f. w. woll. 



DAIRY FAEMING—DAIRYING. 



Vetch, cowpea, and soy bean hay as substitutes for wheat bran, J. F. Dug- 

 gar {Alabama College Sta. Bui. 123, pp. 51-72). — In the first feeding experiment 

 reported hairy-vetch iiay was compared witli wheat bran. Tlie test was made with 

 2 lots of 3 Jersey cows each and lasted 8 weeks. The aim was to feed equal (juantities 

 of havand bran in addition to a unilorm basal ration. The results showed that 834 6 



