Winter Egg Production 



During the months of October, November and December 

 of each year there is a scarcity of fresh eggs, and the 

 prices, in consequence, go up. This scarcity is due to the 

 molting period for old hens, the lack of early hatched 

 pullets, and the general failure to so feed and manage 

 chickens as to secure winter eggs. 



The utmost care should be taken to select early pullets. 

 Those hatched in March and April may be depended on 

 for a liberal egg supply from the time they are seven 

 months old. The hatching should have winter egg pro- 

 duction in view, and therefore it is important to select the 

 eggs of fowls that are prolific layers and which have 

 good constitutions. 



The great thing is to get the eggs during the months 

 of November, December and January, and this can be 

 done with early pullets. The older hens will not do much 

 for a couple of months after molting, but will help out the 

 supply after the turn of the year. The demand for 

 strictly fresh eggs is so keen that prices remain high all 

 winter. 



A poultry house should be so constructed that it can be 

 opened during the day, that the warm sun and fresh air 

 may disinfect it. An open front is the approved modern 

 idea. It gives fresh air without draughts. The opening 

 should have bars to keep out animals. The place needs 

 to be large enough so that the scratching floor is apart 

 from the nests and roosts. 



A common mistake with beginners is in having too 

 many varieties. In their enthusiasm they cannot content 



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