CHAPTER XVI 



FEEDING THE GROWING STOCK 



Don't be hasty in feeding the growing stock the 

 larger grains. The comparative cheapness of whole 

 corn and oats to that of the mixed chick foods offers 

 temptations to the amateur to rush the feeding of 

 the chicks. To pursue such a policy will result in 

 retarding the growth, and in many cases disease and 

 death will follow in rapid succession. 



The smaller grains are more easily digested, thus 

 assisting nature greatly in its work, and eliminating 

 to a great extent the possibility of sour crop and in- 

 digestion. Of course it is understood that when the 

 chicks are considerably advanced they should not be 

 fed on the smaller chick foods, but should be put 

 upon the coarser grades. 



A good reliable growing mash should also be fed 

 from a trough or dry food hopper. This can be 

 placed before them at all times as the chicks are not 

 very apt to eat too much of this dry fine mixture at 

 any time. Never feed any wet, sloppy mashes of 

 any kind to the growing stock, as they are unneces- 

 sary and dangerous to the health of the flock. Dry 

 wheat bran makes an excellent feed for the growing 

 stock, and can be fed in unlimited quantities. 



Keep the chicks well supplied with granulated 

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