MILK AS POULTRY FOOD 75 



it is also easy of digestion so that all of its value is appropriated by 

 the birds. 



When a large number of birds are to be fed, the feed is mixed 

 in a large tub or trough with a garden rake, to the consistency of 

 thick cream, or so that it will drip from a spoon. In very hot weather 

 it is advis-a'ble to mix the feed a little thinner than in cool weather. 

 But if that does not satisfy the chickens, feed a meal or two of thick 

 feed. This has to be left to the judgment of the feeder some, as 

 he knows how the chickens are eating. 



No water is given when this system of feeding is used so it is 

 necessary to watch the chickens' needs. 



