THRIFTY GROWTH 11 



out eggs, either raw or hard-boiled or soft-boiled, as 

 convenient, mixed with the bread crumbs, for the first 

 fortnight. 



Only one day's feed should be prepared at a time, 

 as it will sour if left to stand any length of time. 

 Millet seed scattered in the litter about the brood house 

 or the short grass; plump wheat screenings; oats and 

 corn ground together, with an equal quantity of bran, 

 and made into johnnyeakes — are good for the young- 

 sters. After they get to be three weeks old cracked 

 corn and whole wheat may form a larger part of their 

 diet, increasing it as they grow older. Better results 

 are attained by a judicious alternation of all, day by day, 

 or feed by feed ; it keeps the appetite sharp and they are 

 always on the lookout for the new surprise at meal time. 

 Don't forget the pure clean water, they need that what- 

 ever the feed. If the soil does not supply grit in proper 

 shape and size it should be furnished them; a dish of 

 charcoal where they can help themselves, or a handful 

 in the soft feed four or iive times a week, will prevent 

 most of the ordinary bowel troubles. No tonic or 

 stimulant should be needed at this age, but if a brood 

 gets suddenly chilled, a dose of some good condition 

 powder will help to put them on their feet again. 



EXPERIENCE IN FEEDING YOUNG CHICKS 



I feed the young chicks the first few days on bread 

 soaked in milk, then cracked corn and wheat. — [F. W. 

 Trask, Lincoln County, Me. 



For feeding little chicks I use millet seed and find 

 it superior to any feed I ever tried. Chicks will do 

 well on this seed for at least three weeks and grow 

 faster than on anything I have ever tried. — [J. M. 

 Buckles, Logan County, 111. 



The first ten days I fed them on bread crumbs, 

 after dipping the bread in milk to moisten it. After 



