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crumbs. During this time, if the weather is warm, 

 they may be let out during the middle of the day, being 

 careful that they are kept near the coop and shut in 

 before sunset, as dew is very injurious to young 

 turkeys. 



They should be watched closely, so that they will 

 not get on their backs, because it is often impossible 

 for them to arise from this position and they will die 

 if left alone. 



Ants are great enemies to young turkeys; they are 

 injurious when eaten or may pest the birds by getting 

 on their heads; therefore, care must be taken that the 

 coop is not put near ant hills. 



Food for the fourth week may consist of oat meal 

 sour milk curd in small quantities, wheat screenings, 

 table scraps, taking care that these do not contain too 

 much salt. After the eighth week, they may be given 

 their freedom; they may be fed grain in the morning 

 if they do not have access to grain fields. 



FEEDING FOR EGGS. 



When fowls have free range, or the run of the farm, 

 very little attention need be paid to feeding, with 

 regards to a balanced ration. But, when closely con- 

 fined, the food must be of such a nature that it will 

 supply the constituents of the eggs, as well as main- 

 tain the health of the hens. 



Below is the daily ration required for a laying- hen 

 according to Bulletin No. 84, of Rhode Island Experi- 

 ment Station: 



