POULTRY DICTIONARY AND CALENDAR, 341 
June.—During the hot weather some kind of shade 
should be provided. It is almost as important as sun- 
shine in winter. The food need not be as hearty as in 
cold weather. Green stuff must be abundant; bran, 
ground oats and wheat should be the staple food. 
Small breeds may be fed considerable corn. arly 
chickens should be pushed rapidly, and the surplus may 
be marketed at this time. Separate cockerels from pul- 
lets when finishing for market. Be sure that the water 
supply is abundant and clean. 
July.—This is a trying month, on account of the heat. 
If there is no natural shade, make it by growing a crop, 
such as corn or sunflowers. Plenty of water is desirable. 
A little tincture of iron in the drinking water is an ex- 
cellent tonic. Rusty nails will give some iron tonic. 
The old hens not needed for breeding should be sold. 
Move the small coops often and dig over the permanent 
runs. 
August.—Some attention is needed to bring the hens 
through the molting season in good condition. Feed 
considerable lean meat, cut bone, wheat and oats, with 
a little linseed meal in the morning mash. Plenty of 
green food is necessary if the fowls are kept shut up. 
Continue a little iron tonic “with the drinking water. 
Continue to sort out the larger chicks and market them. 
Don’t sell those needed for breeding. Refuse apples 
and vegetables will be appreciated by the hens. Hens 
which get through molting quickest and in best condi- 
tion are the most vigorous, and should be kept for 
breeders. 
September.—Buildings should be cleaned thoroughly, 
whitewashed and made ready for cooler weather. The 
laying stock may be moved to winter quarters and pushed 
for egg production. Give a variety of grain diet and 
whatever green food can be had. Feed cut bones twice 
a week, Birds for exhibition should be made ready a 
