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right time in the fall. If growth is retarded, their development 
is slow, and they will be unprofitable as winter egg producers. 
Rations—The following dry-mash is good for feeding grow- 
ing stock, from twelve weeks of age to maturity. This is to be 
kept constantly before the birds in self-feeding hoppers. 
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Groulid Oat8 s..c secdinccitdin dies ae dunia AA deine BAG alba R A Otek 50 lbs 
Corn meals sysfs engi meskes held tecacaie eth wate bine sane ees 50 lbs 
Alfalfa: me@aliccn os nec s seine Ac. ae aioe Ae A EN 10 Ibs 
Meat Scrap ss. Sa ene triad aiden tam eeabin conan Mo aaes 20 Ibs 
TOGA: 6c wits waa ace Watlace Atahees dk RmabAe eR IR ted 230 Ibs 
The composition of the dry-mash must be varied somewhat 
according to the character of the range. 
A grain ration should be fed twice daily or kept before the 
birds in grain hoppers. This may consist of cracked corn, 100 
lbs., and wheat, 200 lbs. 
REVIEW. 
. Discuss effect of varying weather conditions upon chicks at weaning time. 
. Discuss inherited characteristics and their effect upon the growth of the 
chicks. 
Name five environmental conditions which affect the chicks’ growth. 
Of what use is free range to growing stock? 
. Will chicks grow well without green feed? How is it supplied? 
What is the most desirable shade for poultry? 
. Give three desirable features in summer colony houses. 
. Describe an efficient colony house. 
. Give special points in the management of growing stock. 
. How does the feeding of growing stock differ from the feeding of laying 
stock? 
. Tell of the harm of allowing a check in growth of the young stock. 
. Give a complete ration for feeding the growing stock. 
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