90 LEHMAN'S POULTRY DOCTOR, 



Protein 12 grams, 



Fat 7 grams, 



Carbohydrates 45 grams. 



Nearly all grains have some value as poultry food, 



but wheat, oats and barley undoubtedly stand at the 



head as egg producers. 



The following is an excellent combination for dry or 



hopper feeding, about four or five ounces being a daily 

 ration for a hen: 



Wheat 10 lbs. 



Oats 4 " 



Barley 3 " 



Buckwheat 3 " 



Sun Flower Seeds 2 '' 



Corn 3 '' 



Another very successful method is giving a mash in 

 the morning as early as possible; then, during the day, 

 some of the above mixture (without the corn) may be 

 thrown into straw or chaff in a scratching-pen and, 

 for evening feed, all the corn may be given they will 

 eat off the cob. Meat, not to exceed ten per cent of 

 the daily ration, and green food should always be sup- 

 plied during the winter or when closely confined. 



Stimulants, such as pepper or ginger, are, perhaps, 



of some benefit, but must be fed very sparingly, 



because overdoing the matter will produce disease, 

 such as liver trouble, etc. 



When rich, yellow yolks are desired, plenty of clover 



must be fed either green or dry. The clover meal 



now on the market is a very convenient way of supply- 

 ing this useful adjunct. 



