PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



When chicks become cannibals, or toe-pickers, it indicates 

 a lack of protein in their feed. The dry mash recommended 

 will help cure the habit. It is claimed that direct sunshine 

 contributes to the formation of this habit. If the lights are 

 given a coat of white paint it will help matters. 



Key to Successful Brooding 



The following is a summary of the essentials of successful 

 artificial brooding : — • 



1. An even and adequate temperature; a room without 

 drafts and comfortable. 



2. An abundance of light but without direct sunshine. 



3. Plenty of room for exercise; a shallow litter to encour- 

 age exercise. 



A popular type of brooder and colony house 



4. An opportunity to get out upon mother earth and into 

 fresh air as often and as early as weather conditions permit. 

 In case of long confinement, place green sods upon the brooder 

 floor. 



5. A system of feeding that meets the demands of the grow- 

 ing chick; not too much variety at first; sharp sand for grit 

 is better than prepared grit; no feed for the first 72 hours after 

 hatching; no underfeeding, no overfeeding. Green feed and a 

 dry mash after the first week. 



6. Extreme cleanliness; this means cleaning the brooder 

 room frequently and replenishing the litter; it means clean 

 vessels, frequently scalded ; it means an elevated platform for 

 the mash and water fount. 



7. Immediate removal from the brood of any chicks that 

 show symptoms of disease. This is the only road of safety. 



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