CHAPTER X 
FEEDING CHICKENS OF VARIOUS AGES 
For the first few days all poultrymen feed 
their chicks about the same way, no matter 
how much their methods may vary later. 
For 48 hours after hatching, the chicks 
should not be fed anything at all, as they 
get sufficient nourishment from the yolk of 
the eggs they absorbed just before hatching. 
The first day of feeding I give mine stale 
bread rolled up fine and oatmeal moistened 
with milk, but the milk should be squeezed 
out so the mixture is flaky rather than pasty. 
This should be fed until they have eaten all 
they want, four or five times a day at regular 
intervals. After they are satisfied the 
troughs should be removed and cleaned to 
prevent whatever. is left from souring. 
The most convenient way to feed is on a 
board about 3 inches wide with a lath nailed 
around the edges to project up about half an 
inch, the ends raised up about an inch above 
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