Il6 WINTER EGG PRODUCTION 



months. Alfalfa has proven itself a very valuable 

 food for dairy cows, and it is becoming just as popu- 

 lar with poultry raisers as a winter food for hens. 



Alfalfa when properly cured possesses 14 per cent 

 of crude protein while red clover possesses 12 per 

 cent and mangel roots only ij^ per cent of crude 

 protein. The third and fourth crops of alfalfa are 

 most suited for poultry food. 



Usually the pullets are the best winter layers; it 

 is therefore advisable to keep as many pullets as 

 possible, if winter eggs are desired in large numbers. 

 Pullets that start laying in November, if given the 

 proper care, housing, and feeding will keep up the 

 pace all through the cold weather. 



