FEEDING THE BABY CHICKS 59 



REVIEW 



1. Xame the digestive organs of a fowl. 



2. Explain a "balanced ration." 



3. Explain a "wide ration;" a "narrow ration." 



4. Give a ration for laying liens. 



5. Give a ration for fattening poultry. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What is the yolk of an egg for? 



2. How long will the yolk last the baby chick? 



3. Where does the yolk enter the intestine? 



4. ^\■hen should the first feed be given to the baby chick? 



5. What should its first feed be? 



0. When and how should grit be given? 



7. What is the danger in waiting too long to feed the chick? 



8. What should the chick's feed be tlie second week? 



9. At what age should it be given the ration for laying hens? 

 10. Is sour milk a good food? 



HO:\IE WORK 



Kill a hen at home and examine the digestive organs; name each 

 organ as you locate it. 



