BUILDING UP A LAYING STRAIN m 



So many farm flocks make such poor showings in 

 egg production on account of neglect, they are forced 

 to forage for themselves, or else are fed on nothing 

 but corn. They are housed in buildings that are cold 

 and damp in winter, and overrun with vermin in 

 summer. No attention is paid to the age of the 

 hens, and many stay on the farm until they die from 

 old age. 



If the farmer who complains of poor success with 

 his hens would pay more attention to their wants, 

 give them the properly balanced rations, good hous- 

 ing, cull out the drones, and keep the flock busy in 

 winter as well as in summer, there would be a differ- 

 ent story to tell. There is no reason why poultry 

 should not be the big payers on the farm. 



