PRACTICAL FEEDING OF POULTRY 



any size desired depending on the size of the flock. A 

 hopper which will hold about 2 weeks* supply of mash is 

 usually sufficiently large as it is not advisable to have too 

 large a supply of mash in the hopper. Allow about 10 

 pounds of mash daily for 100 hens. Both types of dry 

 mash hoppers should be raised 4 to 6 inches above the 

 floor so that the straw will not be scratched into the 

 hopper. The hopper may be placed on a platform a foot 

 or 1 8 inches above the floor to prevent any chance of straw 

 getting into the mash. 



FIG. 22 



A good type of self-feeder for the dry mash for 

 growing chicks is shown above which is used on the 

 poultry range out of doors and is covered with roofing 

 paper to keep the feed dry in all kinds of weather. By 



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