ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. 



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We are having many inquiries from thoses who would like to know if 

 standard bred poultry can be raissd on a farm with profit? We know of 

 no place where the profit can be as great, provided right management 

 prevails. 



The man who is raising poultry for both eggs and meat will find the 

 solid white varieties have an advantage in their favor as egg producers, 

 and the White Wyandotte as a winter egg producer will equal any bjreed 

 and surpass many. To bol sure the advantage is slight in market, but 

 the up-to-date poultryman catches every plum that drops. 



The barred Plymouth Rock can hardly be beat for an all around 

 breed, as table-birds and egg producers, but the White Wyandottes are 

 still better producers of large eggs in winter. 



The lazy hen is not profitable any more than the lazy man or woman. 

 It is, however, a trial to the poultryman to keep hens active in winter; 

 the tendencies are entirely towards sluggishness, but no animal can main- 

 tain health without exercise, and the question arises, which is the surest 

 way to induce poultry to hustle and exercise? First, we must not feed 

 too heavily, or make it too easy for the birds to get their food. They 

 will not work unless obliged to, and in this way are not unlike members 

 of the human family. We should give the birds their food so that they 

 would have to scratch for it. Let them out of their houses as often as the 

 weather permits. The profit in winter depends much, if not altogether, 

 upon their being kept warm, well housed, and receive proper care. 



HOUSING. 



In wintry weather, poultry must have regular systematic care and 

 housing if they are to be a source of profit. If their houses are roomy, 

 warm, and comfortable, they certainly will be a great source of profit, 

 with the price of eggs that always prevails in winter. If their house is 

 not warm, then bank it well with hay, straw, and fodder, so easily ob- 

 tained on a farm, and that can be so quickly applied. 



The simplest poultry house is the best. We will suppose you want 

 to winter fifty heads. Build a house 9x20. Use 2x4 for top and bottom. 



