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POULTRY PRODUCTS 



Pullets for Layers. — The demand for pullets, fully grown, 

 to be used in the laying flock is usually greatest in August 

 and September, and prices range from $L00 to $2.00 apiece. 

 Such birds can be grown at a cost of from 60 to 85 cents; 

 if free range is available, they will net the poultryman 

 considerable profit. 



Fig. 154. — An ideal bird to be used or sold for breeding. Note especially the full 

 breast and signs of high vitality. 



BY-PRODUCTS 



There are two by-products of the poultry yard that are 

 worthy of care. These are feathers and poultry manure. 

 The feathers are considered quite a marketable product, if 

 many birds are dressed, as they can be sold for 20 to 40 cents 

 a pound. If not produced in large enough quantities for 

 market they can be utilized in making pillows, etc., at home. 

 When the feathers are to be saved the birds should be plucked 

 dry, the feathers then spread out and thoroughly aired 

 before they are bagged up. 



