PRACTICAL FEEDING OF POULTRY 



twenty- four hundred geese or from twelve to fifteen hun- 

 dred turkeys. 



The car is arranged to carry a supply of water and 

 feed, all compartments having feed and water troughs 

 accessible throughout the car. The feed may be mixed 

 with water, but better results are secured if milk is used 

 in mixing the feed, which can be done by using the semi- 

 solid milk product and diluting it with water in the prep- 

 aration of the feed. Dried buttermilk should be used in 

 the mash if liquid buttermilk is not available. The same 

 rations used in milk fattening for either hens or for 

 chicks may be used with excellent results in feeding live 

 poultry. Rations of some less expensive feeds may also 

 be used, especially with hens, which can be fed on a mix- 

 ture of corn meal or ground chop containing from 10 to 

 20 per cent of shorts, mixed with buttermilk. 



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