REARING CHICKS AFTER BROODING AGE 



when they weigh from two to four pounds make 

 larger birds than they otherwise would, and the 

 growth of delicate, tender chicken flesh is con- 

 tinued, instead of the bird growing into hard, 

 stringy, muscle-flesh. The birds lose their fighting 

 qualities, become very quiet, and even have been 

 known to successfully brood little chicks. By 

 an expert, the operation can be quickly per- 

 formed and with scarcely any pain to the bird. A 

 little practice will enable anyone who has the neces- 

 sary " grit " to become proficient at the work. A 

 set of instruments can be purchased at a cost of 

 only a few dollars, and full directions for use 

 accompany each outfit. 



THE MATURING PULLETS 



After the trials, troubles, and perhaps losses, of 

 early chickenhood are over, there is. nothing gives 

 the poultry keeper more true delight or keener 

 pleasure than to watch the young pullets grow and 

 develop in symmetry and beauty and begin to ex- 

 hibit motherly ways. After the birds have replaced 

 their chicken feathers with attractive new plumage 

 and begin to show a reddening of the combs and 

 wattles, the poultryman who knows begins to real- 

 ize that they have powers and possibilities all their 

 own and his own. 



The best of care and attention is necessary at 

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