PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



moldy condition. If quill feathers are mixed in with the body 

 feathers it will mean a cut in the price. 



Fertilizer 



Poultry manure is rich in nitrogen and hence is a very 

 valuable fertilizer. It is usually used on the garden, where a 

 very rich soil is necessary. Poultry manure loses strength 

 rapidly when piled outdoors. It should be spread on the soil 

 as soon as possible. Do not mix poultry manure with wood 

 ashes or lime, as this causes a rapid loss of nitrogen. 



A tight dropping board under the roost saves the droppings 

 and keeps the floor clean. It is a good thing to sprinkle the 

 dropping board with some good absorbent, such as peat, saw- 

 dust or sifted coal ashes. The dropping board should be 

 cleaned ofiE once or twice a week. 



Many millions of dollars are lost annually by failure to 

 utilize the by-products of poultry. The wise poultryman will 

 gather up the crumbs that nothing may be lost. 



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