A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



Using these figures, it will be easy to under- 

 stand the reason for the general recommendation 

 that a total investment of $10,000 is a requisite 

 for a poultry establishment from which a modest 

 living can be obtained. While the investment 

 in housing, land, residence and stock may not 

 exceed $7,500, there will need to be sufficient 

 capital for paying the living expenses of the 

 family until the flock begins laying and to enable 

 the operator to purchase feed and other necessary 

 adjuncts to his establishment before an income 

 is obtained. 



For a flock of smaller size than the so-called 

 maximum one-man type above described, the 

 costs per bird for the various items will apply in 

 most cases. It is, in fact, advisable to begin with a 

 smaller flock if the owner is inexperienced. 



Do's 



Poultry keeping must be efficiently carried on to yield 



returns to the country home owner. 

 Select well-drained soil that is free of infection. 

 For egg production, use the Leghorn; for both meat and 



egg purposes, the American breeds are best. 

 Standardize on one breed if possible. 

 Buy the best chicks or mature stock available. 

 Use a brooder house for the young birds. 

 The laying house must be well ventilated, fully lighted 



and easily cleaned. 



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