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be detected by scalding, it should have the odor of 

 cooked meat. 



Milk in almost any form is an excellent food. It 

 may be given as a drink or used in the mash in place 

 of water. Skim milk and buttermilk are in most 

 common use. 



Stale bread may be used with perfect freedom, it 

 containing nearly the nutrient ratio of wheat. It 

 may be used in the mash or otherwise. 



The laying hens should have a supply of crushed 

 or ground oyster shells before them at all times. 

 They furnish the material for egg shells. 



