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VII. How may I raise the chicks successfully? 



1. Shall I use a brooder or depend upon hens? 



2. Shall I buy a brooder or attempt to make one myself? 



3. What needs of little chicks require special attention? 



4. What system of brooding meets these requirements and fits my needs 



best? 



5. Do I understand the details of brooder management? 



6. Do I understand the details of management of hen and chicks? 



7. Have I provided for the prevention of disease and pests? 



8. What shall be my method of feeding and managing the chicks after 



weaning? 



9 . Do I have a good ration for growing chicks? 



VIII. How may I increase the production of first-class eggs for the market? 



1. Are the hens of the laying flock of suitable age? 



2. Are male birds allowed in the flock which is producing eggs for market? 



3. Are the hens fed a ration suitable to egg production? 



4. Do they obtain clean, fresh water, grit, oyster shell, and charcoal? 



5. Are they housed comfortably? 



6. Do they obtain sufficient exercise? 



7. Are they kept free from pests and disease? 



8. Are the eggs gathered often and kept clean? 



9. Shall I grade my eggs and work toward supplying a special market? 

 IX. How may I market my surplus fowls at a profit? 



1. Shall I market my surplus males as broilers or roasters? 



2. At what age shall I sell my hens? 



3. What is the best system for me to use in fattening my fowls? 



4. What rations will be profitable for me to feed? 



5-. What method of killing and dressing shall I use? 

 X. How shall I improve my poultry house? 



1. Do I understand the essential features of a good poultry house? 



2. Does my present house embody these features? 



3. Will it pay me to remodel the old house or build a new one? 



4. Can I plan a house suitable for my purpose which will embody all 



essential features? 



5. Can I afford to build such a house? 



6. Can I build the house myself or will I have to hire it built? 



7. Where shall it be located? 



8. Have I provided for suitable yards and runs? 



9. Will proper drainage, protection from wind, and shade be provided? 



FARM HOME PROJECT STUDY OUTLINE. 



ORNAMENTATION OF HOME GROUNDS — AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. 



I. Shall I undertake the improvement of our home grounds as a project? 



1. What improvement can I make? 



2. Does the improvement involve a knowledge of landscape art? 



3. Have I a knowledge of art and horticulture as a foundation for such 



an undertaking? 



4. Do I have a liking for such work? 



II. What existing factors must I consider in the plan of my work? 



1. To what extent may I modify present conditions? 



2. How much time and money will I have to spend? 



3. How large is the area to be included? 



4. What features of this climate must I consider? 



