REARING CHICKS AFTER BROODING AGE 
ten into roomier quarters as soon as possible in 
the fall. A greater number than what I have men- 
tioned sleeping together is not desirable, but this is 
about as few as economy of time and labor in their 
care will permit. The chicks in each lot should be 
as uniform in size and age as possible; this not only 
tends to safety and prevents loss, but also results 
in uniformity of appearance and consequent at- 
tractiveness of the flocks. 
Cleanliness and health go hand and hand in the 
poultry business, and nowhere is this more notice- 
able than in the growing of little chickens. The 
coops must be cleaned out frequently; fresh, cool 
water must be frequently supplied in hot weather; 
lice and mites must be fought unrelentingly. If the 
chicks have not much yard room, plow or spade 
up the runs quite frequently; a hard, baked surface 
in the yards tends to bring the chicks to a standstill 
in growth, besides making a very unattractive and 
unpleasant place for them to range. Fresh soil, 
green grass, fresh air, plenty of good feed and 
exercise, moderate sunshine, welcome shade, com- 
fort and activity all along the line—all these things 
play their part in the growth and profit of the 
chicks. 
Separating the Sexes. The sexes should be sep- 
arated as soon as the cockerels begin to crow and 
assert masculine traits, as otherwise the growth 
and development of the pullets will be greatly 
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