WITH 4200 HENS 85 



use equal parts of bran and hen mash, with the addition 

 of 100 pounds of bone meal to each completed ton, and 

 this is not only a simple method but it continues the 

 heavy feeding of bran on which we place great reliance. 

 The formula of hen mash will be found in the chapter 

 devoted to feeding the layers. At this stage we begin 

 to weigh the feed with the idea of keeping the chicks on 

 half mash and half grain (by weight). A quantity of 

 grain is weighed into a pail in the morning, likewise a 

 quantity of mash into other pails. This is used for the 

 day's feeding. In the evening the remainder is weighed 

 and the results indicate the course to be followed next 

 day. If your memory is not good, mark the results on a 

 card fastened to the wall in the feedhouse. 



The chicks will be slow to take the green stuff at first. 

 We use the plats, to which they have become accustomed. 

 Very little will be needed at first, but in a short time 

 they will take to it and then they are given all they will 

 eat. The plats can then be omitted. When they have 

 learned to eat the greens readily it will not be necessary 

 to remove the troughs at noon. They can be left in place 

 all day. 



Seventh to Eleventh Days 



On the 7th day the grain is fed in the morning without 

 using the plats; but they are used for the evening feed. 

 At this stage it will be necessary to use a higher and 

 wider netting for the circle ; we use one 2 feet high and 

 long enough to make an oval reaching from side to side 

 of the house and about 18 feet at the longest point. It 

 is covered with muslin like the other. To support the 

 wire, cords are fastened to the roof with a hook on the 



