86 PROGRESSIVE POULTRY CULTURE 



feeding. Wire netting of one-inch mesh may be placed 

 over the feed box of the hopper to prevent the birds 

 scattering the feeds. By this plan the chicks can soon 

 be trained to balance their own rations, without over 

 eating of any one kind of food. 



No wet soft foods are given them. By taking their 

 rations in natural dry forms the gizzard is compelled to 

 fulfil its function and grind the feed to pulp. The food 

 being balanced does not cause over working of the liver 

 and digestive disorders are avoided. 



LIGHT BRAHMA 

 Courtesy Bradbury & Bradbury 



