THE SEASONS AS AFFECTING POULTRY 
June than he wants for his own table. Chicks 
hatched the latter part of August or in September 
often are better property than July hatched chicks. 
However, in case of an early winter they require 
extra care and even then their development is slow. 
April and May are the two most favorable 
months for hatching in America, and at this time 
the eggs usually hatch better and the chicks thrive 
better than at any other time, either earlier or 
later. Pullets hatched during April make the best 
winter layers of the medium-sized or large breeds, 
while the smaller breeds (such as the Leghorns) 
may be hatched during May and still be sufficiently 
matured to commence laying in November or 
December. The idea should be to get out your 
pullets in plenty of time so they will be pretty well 
matured and ready to commence laying when win- 
ter arrives, for, if they are still undeveloped at this 
time, cold weather usually causes a postponement 
of laying activities until the season of highest prices 
is past. 
Hatching for Broilers. Earliness is one of the 
most important factors in producing broilers with 
profit. The January and February hatched chicks 
are the ones that bring the big prices as broilers. 
For the greatest profit, commence hatching as 
early in the New Year as possible, if you are pre- 
pared to handle the chicks, no matter how cold 
or disagreeable the weather may be. 
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