FEEDING OF GROWING STOCK 



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dition when given sour milk to drink. Oyster shell, small 

 grit, and finely ground charcoal should be kept before them 

 constantly. 



Water. Little chicks should be supplied constantly with 

 fresh water in either shallow pans or small drinking foun- 

 tains. Such vessels should be frequently cleaned. 



FEEDING OF GROWING STOCK 

 Proper feeding and care of growing stock during the 

 spring and summer is of great importance. The chicks 



Figure 108. — Frame covered with wire netting to protect feed of young chicks 

 from the older fowls. It will be noted that there is an open space five 

 inches high around the lower edge of the frame to permit the chicks to 

 walk under to get their feed. 



may be hatched from strong, vigorous stock and carefully 

 brooded; but, unless they receive the proper attention dur- 

 ing the warm months, their growth will be retarded. In 

 other words, the principal idea is to so feed and care for them 

 that they will be kept steadily growing and mature into 

 healthy weU developed fowls. 



The six essentials for proper growth are (1) proper houses; 

 (2) feed and water; (3) free range; (4) shade; (5) cleanliness 

 — freedom from lice and mites; (6) good management. 



