REARING CHICKS AFTER BROODING AGE 
when they weigh from two to four pounds make 
larger birds than they otherwise would, and the 
growth of delicate, tender chicken flesh is con- 
tinued, instead of the bird growing into hard, 
stringy, muscle-flesh. The birds lose their fighting 
qualities, become very quiet, and even have been 
known to successfully brood little chicks. By 
an expert, the operation can be quickly per- 
formed and with scarcely any pain to the bird. A 
little practice will enable anyone who has the neces- 
sary “‘ grit” to become proficient at the work. A 
set of instruments can be purchased at a cost of 
only a few dollars, and full directions for use 
accompany each outfit. 
THE MATURING PULLETS 
After the trials, troubles, and perhaps losses, of 
early chickenhood are over, there is nothing gives 
the poultry keeper more true delight or keener 
pleasure than to watch the young pullets grow and 
develop in symmetry and beauty and begin to ex- 
hibit motherly ways. After the birds have replaced 
their chicken feathers with attractive new plumage 
and begin to show a reddening of the combs and 
wattles, the poultryman who knows begins to real- 
ize that they have powers and possibilities all their 
own and his own. 
The best of care and attention is necessary at 
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