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PRODUCTIVE FEEDING OF FARM ANIMALS 



ration. In large amounts it is poisonous. One pound to 200 pounds 

 of mash is about the right proportion to feed. 



Composition of Green Feeds (Without Regard to Digestibility), in per Cenc 



Composition and Digestibility of Animal Feeds, in per Cent 



* Assumed. 



Success with poultry depends upon four factors, i.e., skilful 

 breeding, housing, feeding, management and marketing. The very 

 best ration will not give efficient results unless the fowls are other- 

 wise well taken care of. Feeding is but one part of the problem of 

 successful poultry raising. 



There is no one best ration for any particular purpose. The 

 feeds fed and the composition of the ration will depend on the feeds 

 available in any section of the country. Fish scrap is used exten- 

 sively on the Pacific Coast as a substitute for meat scrap because it 

 can be obtained at a lower price, on account of the many fish 



