RAISING CHICKENS 



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When the sitting hen leaves the nest to secure food and 

 water, it is best to have these necessities at a convenient 

 place for her. Otherwise she may tarry too long, thus 

 allowing the eggs to become dangerously cold. Hard 

 grains and grit with a little green succulent food are best 

 for her. Fresh food and water should be supplied daily. 



FEEDING THE CHICKENS. 



At the end of 21 days the eggs should be hatched. 

 Have a coop ready a coop that can easily be kept clean 

 and well ventilated. Place the coop where the mother 

 with her chicks can enjoy a good range. After the first 

 day give them a mash in the morning ; cracked corn later 

 in the forenoon ; cracked corn and whole wheat toward 

 the middle of the afternoon and cracked corn in the 

 evening. A good chick grain is commonly sold every- 

 where. The little chicks can have no other purpose in 

 life but to eat, sleep, exercise, and grow. 



