RATIONS AND METHODS OF FEEDING 



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In the fattening of fowls, animal feed has appeared to be 

 essential to best results except when milk has been used. 

 Milk fed poultry are of superior quality and usually brings 

 about five cents above the current market price. Animal 

 feed is very important in duck feeding. Ducks do not do well 

 on buttermilk. 



Fig. 120. — A cramming machine at work. 



Fat or oil is laid down in various tissues throughout the 

 body and has a tendency to soften the flesh and make the 

 table meat more tender and palatable. The. meat is more 

 digestible; when cooked this fat melts and has a tendency to 



