A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



larly applicable where the number of birds is 

 of ordinary proportions. Little, if any, economy 

 will be found in purchasing small quantities of 

 each ingredient and attempting to thoroughly 

 mix them at home. If the flock is very large 

 there may be worth-while economy in home- 

 mixing of the ration. The efficient poultryman 

 will compare the cost of branded feeds with ingre- 

 dient costs to guard against being overcharged. 



In addition to the standard rations the growing 

 stock and laying birds should have access at all 

 times to grit, shell and charcoal, kept in suitable 

 containers. These may be obtained of the local 

 dealer. 



Sanitation. When growing stock and laying 

 hens are kept under modern intensive conditions 

 the observance of the rules of sanitation is 

 essential. Failure to observe them is likely to 

 result in loss of production, serious sickness of 

 the flock and the nullifying of all other con- 

 structive factors. 



Dropping boards beneath the roosts must be 

 cleaned frequently and regularly to prevent 

 accumulation of filth. If the dropping boards are 

 constructed of matched lumber with the boards 

 running in the direction in which they are to 

 be scraped it will facilitate the cleaning process. 



Before the birds are placed in winter quarters 

 the laying house should be thoroughly cleaned 



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