PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



Sprouted oats are a good^source^of green'_feed^for winter^layers 



This mixture provides a nutritive ratio of 1:3. This is 

 very narrow and is, therefore, very rich in protein. If the mash 

 can be cooked before feeding, it will add to its palatability and 

 its digestibility, and thus shorten the period required for 

 fattening. About two pounds of milk should be used for each 

 pound of mash. A small amount of grit should be accessible 

 during the period. The mash should be placed in troughs, just 

 what the fowls will clean up, and supplied about three times 

 during the day. After each feeding any material left over 

 should be removed and the troughs cleaned. This is intensive 

 feeding and will make a severe tax upon the digestive organs. 

 The period reqiiired for fattening is about 10 days. 



Fowls fattened by this method will be juicy and tender 

 and should command the top price on the market. 



Things to Remember 



1. A balanced ration is the most economical, insuring 

 rapid growth and profitable production. 



2. The regular ration must be supplemented with grit, 

 water, milk, ash and succulent feeds. 



3. Dusty, moldy and damp litter is a menace. 



4. Cleanliness is a corner stone of successful feeding. 



5. Overfeeding is dangerous. 



6. Underfeeding leads to disappointment. 



7. Regularity in feeding means a contented flock. 



8. Home grown feeds are more reliable than others. They 

 have no fillers. 



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