Standard Rations for Young Fowls 



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rapidly -growing young fowl are so constantly chang- 

 ing that a satisfactory average ration for any extended 

 period cannot be easily formulated. In the following 

 statement of rations for chicks they are averaged for 

 periods of two weeks at different ages during the time 

 of most rapid growth. The ration for the last period 

 will suffice for several weeks longer, although the 

 amount required per 100 pounds live weight will grad- 

 ually diminish up to maturity. For fattening nearly 

 mature fowls a ration with a wider nutritive ratio of 

 about 1:8 can be liberally fed for limited periods. 



The duck grows faster than the common fowl, and 

 more food is required during an equal time. Rations for 

 ducklings differing somewhat from those for chicks are 

 given separately. 



RATIONS FOR CHICKS 



Digestible nutrients per day for each 100 pounds live weight 



RATIONS FOR DUCKLINGS 

 Digestible nutrients per day for each 100 pounds live weight 



For the first 2 weeks 



From 2 to 4 weeks of age. . 

 From 4 to 6 weeks of age . . 

 From 6 to 8 weeks of age. . 

 From 8 to 10 weeks of age. 

 From 10 to 15 weeks of age 



