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cent, of black or brown sugar. The grain ration for the evening meal 

 comprised 3 parts Avheat, 1 part oats, and 4 \mvt maize. All of the 

 above were allotted by measure, and about 2 ozs. of grain was allowed 

 to each bird. When fresh meat was available, the meat meal was omitted 

 from the mash. A very little salt was added to both wet and dty mashes. 



Mr. T. L. Eastaugh's Pen of Black Orpingtons, which tied for First Place in 

 Test for Heavy Breeds (Dry Mash) 



Pen of Black Orpingtons, owned by Marville Poultry Farm, which tied for 

 First Place in Test for Heavy Breeds (Dry Mash). 



Laid 1,285 eggs. 



Green stuff of various kinds was fed regularly and liberally. A full 

 supply of green food, in my opinion, is one of the most necessary por- 

 tions of a laying hen's daily diet. All birds should be given a little mash 

 at midday. This will tend to increase egg-production. During the 

 winter months the mash should always be given warm. Shell-grit, 



