In selecting for size, one desires to fatten birds which have practically attained 

 their full growth of framework. A fair amount of meat should be developed on 

 the body. 



Crate fattening will yield a good profit to the man who pays strict attention 

 to the three above-mentioned factors when selecting his stock. Even if they be not 

 crate-fattened, but shut up in the house for two or three weeks' time, they will 

 yield more profit than when range-fed. 



FEEDS AND FEEDING. 



As to the method of feeding that is generally used in fattening poultry, it 

 would probably be well to mention one or two of the little details that come up 

 before placing the birds on a genuine fattening ration. We would advise one to 

 start feeding a little wet mash to the surplus stock when on the range for a week 

 or two before placing them in the crates. By this method the crop becomes more 



Cut showing cramming-machine used at the Cowichan Creamery 

 and Fattening Station. 



enlarged, and the digestive system is made more adaptable to handle the wet 

 mash, and more of it, when they are placed in the crate. After this time of 

 preparation the birds should be dueted well with a good lice-powder, to prevent 

 the irritation which would undoubtedly cause loss of weight when in the crate. 

 They should then be starved twenty-four hours before giving them the first feed. 



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