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an increased production was noted. (4) Sprouted oats are a very 

 efficient source of feed compared with other succulent feed which 

 could be stored. 



One hundred pounds of fresh sprouted oats contain about the 

 following: Water 75.9; ash 0.8; protein 3.2; fibre 2.5; other car- 

 bohydrates 16.3; fat 1.3. 



This shows a total dry matter of 24.1 pounds as compared with 

 20 in potatoes, 12 in beets, and only 10 in cabbage. 



The analysis shows a protein content of 3.2 pounds as compared 

 with 2.1 in potatoes, 1.3 in beets, and 2.4 in cabbage. 



Buckwheat is highly prized as a poultry feed in some sections 

 where the price is not prohibitive, and especially in sections where 

 white meat is desired. It is usually fed mixed with other grains, 

 its principal properties being to supply heat and energy. Owing 

 to its extremely large size and angular fibrous hull, birds, as a rule, 

 do not relish it in large quantities. When ground and separated 

 in making buckwheat flour, two by-products are found, bran and 

 middlings. The middlings are prized for their high percentage of 

 protein and fat. Buckwheat bran, being composed chiefly of hulls, 

 is of little value in poultry feeding, even when ground exceedingly 

 fine. Buckwheat feeds are used in Europe, where poultry with 

 pink flesh is preferred over yellow. In most sections of the United 

 States the yellow-fleshed, corn-fed birds command a premium. 



Barley is a suitable feed for nearly all classes of poultry and 

 is a good substitute for corn. It is nearly equal in feeding value, 

 and in Europe it largely takes the place filled by corn in America. 

 It is usually fed whole with other grains as a scratching ration. 

 Barley grains are coming into increased favor in barley-growing 

 communities. They are usually relished by the birds, next to corn 

 and wheat. Barley screenings are similar to wheat screenings, 

 and are generally of a very good quality and desirable as a feed, 

 but, owing to the possibility of adulterants, their analysis should 

 be determined before extensive use is made of them. Malt sprouts 

 and brewer's grains are by-products of barley. They have not 

 been used extensively for poultry feeding. Theoretically malt 

 sprouts may be a good source of succulent material, but, owing to 

 the demand for this product as dairy feed, it has not been exten- 

 sively tried by poultrymen. 



Rye. Whole rye resembles very closely the wheat kernel, both 

 in analysis and general appearance; but the birds do not eat it 

 readily and it does not produce good results. Persons raising rye 



