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Ration 5. 



Scratch Food. Mash. 



In Summer 4 parts bran 



1 part corn 8 parts shorts 



2 parts wheat 8 parts corn meal 



In Winter 8 parts ground oats 



1 part corn 8 parts beef scrap 



1 part wheat 4 parts gluten meal 



1 part oil meal 



Ration 6. 



Scratch Food. Mash. 



6 parts corn 2 parts bran 



6 parts wheat 1 part corn meal 



4 parts oats 1 part gluten meal 



2 parts barley 1 part ground oats 

 1 part kafir corn 1 part middlings 



1 part buckwheat 1 part beef scrap. 



Ration 7. 



For the production of eggs, the Mississippi Experiment Station recom- 

 mends the following ration: 



Cotton seed meal . . . . 25 Parts 



Corn meal 30 Parts 



Wheat bran 30 Parts 



Wheat shorts 15 Parts 



A little salt may be put into this ration ; one pound to the hundred, is 

 advisable. 



This mash should be put into clean, dry hoppers in dry sheds. If the 

 mash is dry, the hens will not eat too much of it. They should have access 

 to it at all times. 



A grain mixture also should be given the laying hens. This mixture 

 may well be : 



Corn 2 Parts 



Wheat 2 Parts 



Oats 1 Part 



HOW TO MAKE HENS LAY IN WINTER. 

 (Practical Suggestions Gathered from the Best Poultry Raisers in the World.) 



To have winter eggs, duplicate spring conditions. Give the hens a home. 

 Depend on pullets for winter egg production. 



House the hens properly. Have an open front poultry house facing the 

 south. Have plenty of ventilation but prevent drafts. 



