FEEDING FARM POULTRY 



ing are better understood this apparent neglect will 

 be rectified. Young chicks, like other young ani- 

 mals, require much protein for muscles and feathers 

 and much mineral matter for bone. Lime, while not 

 necessary in such large quantities as for laying hens, 

 should nevertheless be included in the ration. 



CRATE FEEDING FOR FANCY MARKET 



A rather sloppy mash of milk and mixed meal, principally oats, is given 

 the fowls two to four times daily for ten days or two weeks before killing. 

 As the fowls have no exercise during this time they increase in weight and 

 their flesh improves in quality. 



Ground oyster shell is all that is needed. Charcoal 

 should be kept before the young fowls. It is an 

 inexpensive corrective, even if purchased, but usu- 

 ally it is available on the farm. 



Fattening the Cockerels. On most farms the 

 cockerels are given the range of the field and are not 



