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THE FEEDING OF ANIMALS 



, ing that a satisfactory average ration for any extended 

 period cannot be easily formulated. In the following 

 statement of rations for chicks, they are averaged for 

 periods of two weeks at different ages during the time of 

 most rapid growth. The ration for the last period will 

 suiEce for several weeks longer, although the amount 

 required to the 100 pounds live weight will gradually 

 •diminish up to maturity. For fattening nearly mature 

 fowls, a ration with a wider nutritive ratio of about 1 : S 

 can be Hberally fed for limited periods. 



The duck grows faster than the common fowl and 

 more food is required during an equal time. Rations for 

 ducklings differing somewhat from those for chicks are 

 given separately. 



