124 Journal of Agriculture. [lo Feb., 1909. 



Every hen selected for the stud flock has a record of 200 or more eggs 

 for twelve months. Male birds were also purchased from the very best 

 laying strains, bred from hens with 200 or over record ; type and general 

 conformation were also considered in selecting the stock as it was the 

 ambition of the proprietor, Mrs. A. J. Duncan, to breed typical birds, as 

 well as high grade egg producers. The mating of these birds was on 

 correct lines, and their stock have already provided undeniable evidence of 

 their egg production as well as their show qualities. 



Silver W yandottcs. — The excellent laying qualities of this variety are 

 now recognised by the poultry keepers generally. In making a selection 

 of stud birds, similar rules to the Leghorns were observed, laying qualities 

 combined with type having been the essential requirements. 



Hens with highest egg producing records have been purchased and the 

 breeding pens are made up of high test birds. Amongst them is a pen of 

 six hens that produced 207 eggs each in twelve months at the Government 

 competition in South Australia, gaining the leading prize for the highest 

 egg production in the heavy breeds. The whole of the breeding stock are 

 from " 200 or more " egg strains, and sisters to competition winners in 

 Victoria and New South Wales. The male birds are also from noted laying 

 strains, and judicious mating with unrelated hens is practised. 



A proof of the laying qualities of the Silver Wyandottes bred at these 

 yards, is here given. A pen of six hens, purchased for the Burnley 

 School of Horticulture, produced an average of 180 eggs each for twelve 

 months. The birds were not forced in any way, being kept for breeding 

 purposes. When it is considered that they were second season hens, the 

 average obtained must entitle them to be placed in the front rank as egg 

 producers. 



The balanced ration consists of pollard, bran, lucerne chaff, blood 

 meal, green bone (freshly cut), wheat, heavy Algerian oats (tailed), and 

 crushed maize. 



Morning. — Pollard 2 parts, bran i part, lucerne chaff (steamed over night) 

 I part. These are mixed together, and, when available, soup from meat scraps is 

 added. The whole is given in a crumbly condition, about 3 ozs. per bird being 

 allowed. Every other day during the laying season blood meal or green bone (5 oz. 

 per bird) is mixed with the mash. 



Midday. — Green stuff (chopped finely). 



Evening. — Wheat and oats. In winter crushed maize is added. About 3 ozs. 

 of grain per bird is considered a fair ration. 



The yards are plentifully supplied with shell grit, gravel grit, and charcoal. 

 Fresh water is provided by means of low-pressure taps which drip continuously 

 throughout the dav. 



Ormond Poultry Farm, Ormond. 



utility and show points combined. 



During the past fifteen years, thousands of high class birds have been 

 bred and distributed from the yards of Messrs. Rogen and Andrew at 

 Caulfield. The whole of the buildings, runs, &c., are constructed on the 

 latest and most up-to-date methods. The yards are under the supervision 

 of Mr. G. E. Andrew, who is well versed in all matters 

 connected with the industry. Before making a final choice of the 

 best poultry to keep, he tried all the well known breeds, in- 

 cluding Andalusians, Brahmas, Dorkings, Game, Hamburgs, Lang- 

 shans. Leghorns, Orpingtons, Plymouth Rocks, and Wyandottes. 



