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Each new supply is thoroughly examined. The dealer 

 is well assured that any grain not fully up to the stand- 

 ard of quality will be rejected. 



Dangers from too much grain. — Too much wheat 

 in the ration will cause bowel disturbance, while new 

 wheat, even in small quantity, is dangerous. This 

 grain, if fed largely, also has a tendency to darken the 

 flesh. Too much corn is heating and will soon throw 

 the birds out of condition. Hemp is a grain rich in 

 oil, and if fed too liberally will cause vertigo. Peas 



FIG. 16 — THE MORNING FEED. 



are a great muscle maker and tend to whiten the flesh 

 somewhat. Corn if fed largely will make yellow flesh. 

 What we feed. — Birds do best on a balanced ration. 

 For several years we have been feeding the following: 

 For the morning feed, we use equal parts by measure 

 of sifted, cracked corn, wheat, Canada peas, and kafir 



