PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



Provide a suitable mash for the molting hens, Ration IX. 



October. Clean and disinfect all buildings, and make all 

 necessary repairs for the winter season. 



Watch out for colds. Keep the young stock from crowding 

 and becoming overheated, afterwards to become chilled by the 

 cold morning air. 



Put all stock in winter quarters. 



Watch closely for the occurrence of disease and take 

 prompt measures to prevent the spread of any epidemic. 



Self-feeder^for.dry mash 



November. The best layers will molt in November and 

 October. The molting ration should be continued until the 

 molt is practically finished. 



Make all changes in rations gradually. 



Do not force for egg production pullets that are not 

 matured. 



Clean and disinfect all buildings and provide fresh nesting 

 material. 



Dispose of surplus breeders. 



Matured pullets should be put on a laying ration. 



December. Clean and disinfect all buildings. 



Select breeding stock for special pens and for the breeding 

 flock. Arrange to keep these in separate quarters so that they 

 may have special care in feeding. 



Bring the poultry account down to date and prepare the 

 quarterly and annual summaries. 



Cull the flock and ship surplus stock to market. 



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