POULTRY AS A SOURCE OF INCOME 



can be used in conjunction with the poultry 

 plant or the beautification of the home surround- 

 ings. Consequently, the soil type must be produc- 

 tive and capable of improvement while being 

 well drained and conducive to good sanitation. 

 Heavy clay soils or those with rock strata close 

 to the surface are to be avoided. 



Successful poultry farms are operated on 

 both level and rolling lands. Extremely flat 

 topography should be avoided and also pre- 

 cipitous slopes. If the site is on rolling land 

 the poultry plant should be located on a slope 

 with southern exposure to secure warmth, 

 quicker drying conditions and protection from 

 cold north winds. 



Breeds of Poultry. Fowls have been domesti- 

 cated and bred for ages all over the world. As 

 the result of various crossings a large number of 

 types or breeds of poultry are available for 

 present-day use and propagation. Some of 

 these breeds are maintained for show or novelty 

 purposes only and furnish an interesting field 

 for the fancier. 



For the person who is engaging in the com- 

 mercial poultry business the choice of breed 

 narrows to a very few utility types. For purely 

 egg-producing purposes or for broilers weighing 

 slightly over a pound at killing time, the light 

 Mediterranean breeds are the most efficient. 



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