OREGON FARMER 89 



The statistical data has been summarized in concise form in the 

 tables on pages 86 and 87. Table A gives general inform- 

 ation in regard to the seven farms. It will be noticed that the 

 principal geographical sections of the state are represented in 

 this list of farms. The Willamette Valley is represented by 5 

 farms, A, B, D, E, and F. Southern Oregon or the Rogue River 

 Valley by "C" and Eastern Oregon by "G." This does not fully 

 cover or represent the whole state so far as climatic conditions are 

 concerned but the data from other sections were not accurate enough 

 or complete enough to warrant extended consideration. 



Climatic Conditions. 



These seven farms, however, represent sections of various temper- 

 ature and moisture conditions. In the Willamette Valley the climate 

 is mild with an average minimum temperature of about 34 degrees 

 above zero. That is, once during the winter, on the average, that 

 temperature is reached. In fact there are but few days in the winter 

 when the freezing temperature occurs. Occasionally a little snow 

 falls but soon melts. The rainfall, however, is considerable in the 

 winter. The winter climate, therefore, may be characterized as mild 

 and humid. The summers are comparatively dry. 



Southern Oregon, represented by "C" has a greater range of 

 temperature, some snowfall and occasionally a few days of sleighing. 

 The precipitation is about half that of the Willamette Valley. The 

 altitude ranges at about 2,000 feet. 



Eastern Oregon is represented by farm "G". Of course no one 

 point can fully represent the immense territory embraced in this 

 section of the state, but in general this farm will represent the 

 climatic conditions for the larger part of Oregon which lies east 

 of the Cascade range of mountains. The climate in this section is 

 dry, both the rainfall and snowfall being light. It is in the midst 

 of the great wheat and range country where dry farming prevails. 

 For further information in regard to climate see page 67 of this book. 



The importance of making the data cover the different sections 

 of the state has been kept in mind. The main purpose, however, in 

 making the selections of farms as they have been made, has been to 

 show the possibilities of poultry farming under different systems of 

 managenemnt. 



General Information. 



Table A on Page 86 is largely self-explanatory and the figures 

 are based on reports that I believe to be thoroughly reliable. Other 

 reports could have been given showing more striking results but 

 their reliability or accuracy was not such that it was thought advisable 

 to quote them. This table shows that the number of fowls kept on 

 the different farms range from 190 on farm "A" to 776 on farm "F". 

 The cost of feed per fowl ranges from $1.00 to $1.50 per year. The eggs 

 laid per fowl from 100 to 142. The prices received for the product 

 were the regular market prices, that is, so much a dozen for eggs and 



