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some sections, and various kinds of green feed may be fed 

 with satisfactory results. Such, foods are discussed in 

 another place. 



SAMPLE RATIONS PER HEN PER YEAR (iN POUNDS) 



Number of Ration 



COMPOSITION OF RATION 4 (NOT INCLUDING GREEN FOOD AND 



SHELL) 



Water 8.12 pounds 



Ash 2.14 



Protein 13.32 " 



Carbohydrates 48.33 " 



Fat 3.09 " 



Total 75.00 " 



Ratio of protein to carbohydrates and fat 1 : 4.14 



It is estimated that 30 pounds milk is about all that a 

 hen will ordinarily consume in a year. If no water is 

 given, the fowls will use a great deal more milk or butter- 

 milk, probably enough to supply the full demand for animal 

 food. 



