MAKING A START 
partly overcome by dividing the birds into 
small flocks and keeping their quarters 
scrupulously clean and feeding them well- 
balanced rations. They should also have 
plenty of good, sharp grit, ground oyster- 
shells, and plenty of fresh water be- 
fore them all the time. 
The choice of breeds 
is, in a great measure, a 
matter for each indi- 
vidual to decide for himself. Almost any 
of the breeds, if well bred and cared for, 
will be a source of pleasure and profit to 
the poultryman or breeder. 
If you are going in for egg produc- 
tion, my advice would be to choose one 
of the lighter and more active breeds, and 
if for meat production, one of the heavy 
breeds; and if you desire to make a suc- 
cess in the production -of both meat and 
eggs, perhaps some of the middle weights 
would be the best. But whatever breed 
you choose, get the best that can be found 
for your foundation stock. 
The first question to be asked by the 
poultryman who is looking about for a 
change of breeds, or the beginner looking 
about for a breed to start with, is, What 
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The Choice of 
Breeds 
