Poultry is Profitable 



Favorable Climate, Intelligent Care and Standard Bred 



Fowls Yield Large Returns to the Poultry Raiser 



Through the High Prices of Both Eggs and 



Dressed Fowl in Montana Markets. 



NE OF the chief by-products of the Montana farms is the poultry 

 and egg production which has never failed to be a good source 

 of income to the farmer. In every part of the state, on the 

 ranches and farms, can be found a large flock of poultry, adding 

 to the family income. Many of the newer settlers depend upon 

 their poultry to furnish the family with supplies until the first 

 crop of grain can be marketed. The opportunity for the poultry 

 raiser is great, for the market in Montana is always good, both 

 for fresh eggs and for dressed fowl. The commercial centers and mining districts 

 take all of the poultry products that can be furnished, so these products always 

 command a good price the year around. The average price during the spring and 

 summer months is fifty cents a dozen for fresh eggs in these markets. 



State Poultry Association. 



The industry may be said to be in its infancy, for the State Poultry Association was 

 formed about a dozen years ago and until that time very little had been done to foster 

 and encourage the raising of poultry. There had been little attention paid to the 

 care of poultry and less to the placing of the products on the markets. Through the 

 encouragement of the county and state fairs, and the interest that has been aroused; 

 and through education by the poultry associations, much better care is given poultry, 

 better fowls are raised and a greatly increased production has resulted. 



Dry Climate Favorable. 



The mild, dry climate of Montana, a wealth of sunshine, pure water and air, 

 particularly favor the industry by being conducive to activity and health. The dis- 

 eases and losses of other states, with less favorable climatic conditions are scarcely 

 known here. Hence, the increased production and profits that come from contented 

 and healthy poultry. The balance of credit is always on the side of poultry, even 

 if every particle of food is bought. With intelligent care, which prevents disease, 

 the "little red hen" can always be relied upon to be on the job at all times. 



Standard Breeds Best. 



While it is not necessary to have any particular kind of breed to get results, 

 yet it is recognized that pure bred fowls are better layers and have a greater market 

 value. The American breeds do best in the state. The Plymouth Rocks, Rhode 

 Island Reds, Wyandottes and Leghorns as the standard breeds, give the best satis- 

 faction although there are many other kinds raised. These fowls have been found 

 to be reliable from every standpoint, being good table fowls and averaging well as 

 egg producers. The Leghorns still lead as egg producers, when properly cared for, 

 and for that reason are favored by many poultry farms which cater to the egg trade. 



Big Display at Fair. 



One only needs to visit the State Fair to realize that Montana is not lacking in 

 variety or quality of birds. More than 1500 standard bred fowls are entered in com- 



