PRODUCTIVE 

 POULTRY HUSBANDRY. 



INTRODUCTION. 



THE TEACHING OF POULTRY HUSBANDRY. 



THE DEMAND for the teaching of poultry husbandry in the 

 public schools and colleges is increasing constantly. " Nearly all 

 the State colleges and universities are giving considerable time 

 to its study. All secondary schools of agriculture rank poultry 

 instruction with such subjects as dairying and fruit growing. 

 Recently elementary schools have commenced giving the subject 

 of poultry farming a place in their agricultural teaching. 



During the last few years the poultry industry has witnessed 

 an immense growth in popularity. This has been due to several 

 factors : The activity of the poultry press ; the many poultry sys- 

 tems; attempts to meet the high cost of living; and a " back to 

 the land " movement on the part of city people. 



This popular awakening has created a great demand for men, 

 properly trained, to instruct, advise, and direct in the many fields 

 of poultry endeavor. Men who contemplate operating their own 

 farms, or managing others, must be taught the practical opera- 

 tions attendant upon poultry farming. They must also be taught 

 enough of the scientific side of the problems involved to enable 

 them to intelligently appreciate the reasons for the character of 

 work which is essential for success. 



Young men must be carefully trained to fill positions as instruc- 

 tors and investigators at our agricultural schools and colleges. 

 Upon the experience, training, and ability of the future instruc- 

 tors will largely depend the capabilities of the students which 

 are graduated. The field for the poultry teacher and investigator 

 is great, and for years to come the supply will fall far below the 

 demand. 



The Value of Practical Application. It is very desirable that 

 all students have some previous experience in the handling of a 



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