110 PRACTICAL POULTRY PRODUCTION 



the johnnycake or its substitute and feed a growing mash 



of which the following is a good example: 



2 parts by weight of corn meal 

 2 parts by weight of middlings 



1 part by weight of oat meal 



2 parts by weight of wheat bran 



}^ part by weight of sifted beef scrap. 



When the chicks are 8 to 10 weeks old, add 1 part of 

 ground oats and increase the meat scrap to 1 part. This 

 mash, when fed dry, should be placed in a hopper and left 

 before the chicks continuously. When it is fed wet, add 

 only enough milk or water so as to make the feed crumbly, 

 but in no sense too moist or sloppy. 



Whether or not it is desirable to purchase prepared chick 

 grains or mashes, depends upon the cost of such feeds when 

 purchased as compared with the cost and labor of mixing 

 such feeds at home. Many successful poultry raisers find 

 it economical and practical to feed ready-mixed commer- 

 cial chick feeds, while still others prefer to purchase the 

 feed ingredients and mix such feeds themselves. When pur- 

 chasing commercial chick feeds, buy those that contain grains 

 of good quality but only a small quantity of grit. Those 

 raising chicks in a limited way will find it more economical 

 to feed commercial chick feeds. As soon as the chicks 

 will eat whole wheat, cracked corn, and other grains, the 

 small chick grain can be ehminated. (See page 112.) 



Green feed. Any tender green stuff may be fed with 

 good results to young chicks. When a regular supply is 

 desired, it is usually most convenient to use sprouted oats. 

 (See page 204.) The necessity for green feed is of especial 

 importance where the chicks are confined to small yards. 

 The most desirable place to raise chicks successfully is on a 

 good range where no extra green feed is required. 



Other feeds. In addition to the above feeds, the chicks' 

 growth can be hastened and they can be kept in good con- 



