51 CHOOSING A POULTRY FARM 



If one has these facilities, it will be possible to save much in 

 the purchasing of feed and other supplies during periods of low 

 prices. 



There are many times when some machines or parts of ma- 

 chines need repair, and much time can often be saved by making 

 a quick order for prompt delivery. This is especially true in in- 

 cubation and brooding, where injury to the heating equipment 

 may be quickly repaired, thus saving many dollars from loss of 

 chicks or eggs. 



Means of Communication. The following are the more com- 

 mon means of rapid communication essential for the satisfactory 

 management of modern poultry plants in this age of competition: 

 (1) Rural free mail delivery; (2) local telephone; (3) long-distance 

 telephone or telegraph connections. 



Not only does the presence of these necessities aid in facilitat- 

 ing marketing, but farm values are greatly enhanced. By free 

 mail delivery better roads are induced. These make it possible 

 for the farmer to be much more prompt in all business proceedings. 

 They also help greatly to banish isolation, which formerly was 

 one of the greatest disadvantages of all the many types of farming. 



Facilities for Transportation. The site selected should be 

 not far from a suitable trolley line which carries freight, or a 

 railroad freight and express depot. The necessity of transporting 

 the products from the plant to the consumer as quickly as possible 

 is thus met. The advantage to be derived by having all purchased 

 feeds and supplies delivered by rail within easy and quick reach 

 of the plant is important. Two or more competing lines within 

 easy reach are to be desired as a guarantee of good service at 

 reasonable rates. The presence of good roads between the farm 

 and the depot should be sought, as the character of the load 

 hauled is governed by the poorest place in the whole road. The 

 presence of an interurban trolley system leading to a market 

 centre is especially desirable, owing to the quickness with which 

 the products can be sent by trolley express if desired, and this 

 usually with a very short haul at either end (Fig. 30). 



All poultry products are of such a perishable nature that a 

 long haul over rough roads to distant markets or shipping points 

 will so handicap the poultryman that he will find it impossible 

 to compete with others who have the modern advantages out- 

 lined above; hence the importance of considering these matters 

 carefully before selecting a location. The farmer who can deliver 



