REARING IN BROODERS 



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the hover the first day so that they will know where to go 

 to get warm. 



In-two days the chicks may be given the run of the brood- 

 er and often can be let out into an outside run. Do not 

 force them to leave the brooder too early as it causes under- 

 sized, stunted and featherless chicks. 



Feeding the Little Ones. 

 The mixture I prefer for the first feed is infertile eggs 



A Colony House Whi'oh May be Used to Accommodate an Indoor- 

 Brooder and Flock of Chicks in the Spring and be Used as 

 Quarters for the Growing Chicks Later. 



chopped fine and mixed with five parts ofr oiled oats, with 

 some green material chopped fine also added. This mix- 

 ture is fed sparingly for the first few days and then fed 

 more liberally. After a few days, cracked grains may be 

 fed in the chaff where the youngsters must scratch to get 

 it, thus obtaining exercise which develops their bodies, di- 

 gests their food and wards off diseases, especially diar- 



