©16 
May 20, 
The Henyard. 
THAT HEN CONTEST. 
Mr. W. J. Dougan sends the follow¬ 
ing additional report of the two pens 
of hens: 
Report No. 3. 
Record of 10 Wyandottes. 
I am sending you report of the Wyan- 
do'ttes for the first part of April, 1st to 
15th. During that time they have con¬ 
sumed or have left in hoppers: 
15 lbs. cracked corn at $1.25 per 100... .19 
3 Vi lbs. oats at $1.50 per bag.05 
GVi lbs. mixed feed at $1.55 per 100... .10 
7 lbs. oyster-shell at 70 cents per 100.. .05 
5 lbs. bran at $1.75 per 100.09 
4 lbs. wheat screenings at $1.55 per 100. .00 
.54 
During that time they have laid 87 eggs, 
11 of which were too light for setting and 
were sold for 45 cents per dozen, and three 
cracked and used by family. They run at 
large every fifth day for five hours. 
W. J. DOUGAN. 
Up to April 1 the hens had cost $1.96 
and bid 107 eggs. This report adds 
54 cents cost and 87 eggs, or a total of 
$2.50 cost and 194 eggs. This means a 
cost of 1.28 cent per egg. The eggs 
actually sold thus far are worth at local 
prices $1.04. 
Record of 10 Leghorns. 
Following is report of Leghorns (10 hens 
and one rooster) from April 1st to 15th 
inclusive. During that time they have con¬ 
sumed or have left in hoppers: 
15 lbs. cracked corn at $1.25 per 100.. .19 
3x lbs. oats at $1.50 per bag.05 
6% lbs. mixed feed at $1.55 per 3 00. . . .10 
6 Vi lbs. oyster-shell at 70 cents per 100. .05 
5 lbs. wheat bran at $1.70 per 100.09 
4 lbs. wheat screenings at $1.55 per 100. .06 
$.54 
During that time they have laid 78 eggs, 
12 of them being unfit for hatching were 
sold for 45 cents per dozen. The hens run 
at large every fifth day for five hours. 
w. J. DOUGAN. 
In the last report the hens had cost 
$1.60, which now makes a total of $2.14. 
The total of eggs is 190 at a feed cost 
of 1.13 cents each. Light and cracked 
eggs have brought $1.05. 
THE EGG EATING HABIT. 
We find that the best method is carefully 
to watch the hens and gather the eggs as 
soon as laid, also provide dark nests with 
plenty of nest material. If this does not 
succeed in breaking them, fill an egg with 
red pepper and bread and let her eat that, 
which occasionally stops the habit. 
BONNIE BRAE POULTRY FARSI. 
New York. 
In forcing our layers for Winter eggs 
large quantities of curd, “Dutch cheese,” 
are used, and when extreme forcing is re¬ 
sorted to, soft-shelled and thin-shelled eggs 
are the result in spite of all our efforts, and 
this induces egg-eating; but we have always 
been able to prevent the habit spreading 
through the flock. If the whole flock were 
getting the habit we would make all nests 
dark, use no nest eggs, keep constant watch, 
removing eggs, and if* a hen is caught with 
an egg or breaking one, banish her; keep 
bone, shell and grit constantly before them. 
Provide plenty of green food and compel 
exercise. Try to remove the cause—poor 
shells—and by close watching removing the 
leaders would expect to effect a cure. I 
never tried “doctoring” an egg, and would 
have no'faith in its doing any good. 
Ohio. F. N. ADAMS. 
I have known individual hens to be 
cured of the egg-eating habit by being 
tkaen from the flock and penned by them¬ 
selves, being fed a large.proportion of meat 
scrap in their mash and also having a 
hopper available with meat scrap in it for 
a week or 10 days, and then put back with 
the flock. While this does not always effect 
a cure, it will in most cases. As to the 
probability of curiug a whole flock of the 
habit when they have once contracted it, I 
should very much doubt the possibility of 
doing it, and particularly so if the flock 
were composed of any of the Mediterranean 
varieties. My experience with them has 
been that they are much more apt to con¬ 
tract the habit and harder to break of it 
than the American. If I had a flock that 
had contracted the habit, I would try to 
isolate as far as possible the individuals 
that I knew had already become addicted 
to it, and pen them by themselves, giving 
them a surfeit of animal food. The re- ! 
mainder of the flock, I should also give at 
least a double proportion of animal food. 
This would prevent those that had already 
concentrated the habit from teaching the 
others, and would probably result in a 
greater proportion of them being cured. To 
sum up the matter, it has been my experi- 
THE R. 15 R.-A.lv NEW-YORKER 
ence that fowls that have an abundance of 
animal food do not contract the habit of 
egg-eating except in very rare cases. 
New York. Sinclair smith. 
Big Eggs. —That man who tells about the 
big eggs is away behind. I get them regu¬ 
larly that would compare well with that, 
but here is a big one! You will need a, 
grain of salt with it. I have forgotten the 
dimensions, as it was seven or eight years 
ago that I got it. It weighed between 
seven and eight ounces and had a normal 
sized egg inside. Nothing but hens on the 
farm when this freak came. I sent the 
shell to the Cornell poultry department. 
The proof of it is looking at it there. 
New York. F. u. tibbetts. 
I see on page 532 A. C. Durgin speaks of 
getting fine clover for chicken feed by using 
a flail. We run some Alfalfa through an 
old-fashioned thrasher; it beats a flail, es¬ 
pecially if one desires to mix it in a wet 
mash. The first that drops through the 
shaker is like fine feed, the next is a little 
coarser, and fine for wetting as green feed, 
and the rest the stock will not refuse if 
you can give them a chance to eat it. Of 
course I use what leaf droppings I can 
gather, but that does not give enough for a 
large number of fowls. I use both clover 
and Alfalfa. I know of a man who has to 
buy all of his stuff, who uses clover as a 
litter. w. g. 
New Jersey. 
Good R. I. Reds. —We have 30 R. C. R. I. 
Red pullets at our place at White Plains, 
hatched in April and May last year. They 
began to lay in November but no record 
was kept of the number of eggs, but in 
December, January and February there was 
a record kept and in 90 days they laid 
1,800 eggs, or 150 dozen. One of these 
pullets began to get broody about Febru¬ 
ary 10; on the 15th we gave her 15 eggs, 
she brought off 13 chicks, and on April 3 
began laying again. Another one hatched 
in April, began to get broody about the 
first of March, and on the 5th gave her 
15 eggs; she brought off 12 chicks, and on 
April 15, three weeks from the time she 
came off her nest, she began to lay again. 
If there is anyone raising fancy poultry 
that can beat this record I would like 
to hear from them. J. c. c. 
New York. 
A Duck of a Duck.— I have an Indian 
Runnirr duck which appears to me to be 
quite a remarkable bird. I have read a 
good many chicken stories that taxed my 
credulity to the limit, and it is quite proba¬ 
ble that many who read the following 
statement will not believe it. The duck 
referred to has laid 98 eggs during the past 
96 consecutive days, and the indications 
are that she will extend this wonderful rec¬ 
ord still further before taking a rest. I 
do not ascribe this abundant yield to my 
method of feeding and care, but rather to 
the exuberance of her productive nature. 
Eggs are large and white. Have never 
been able to catch her on the nest but 
twice. I attach affidavit. e. s. king. 
Maryland. 
It. N.-Y.—Mr. King sends a signed affi¬ 
davit in support of his statement. 
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G9 Commercial Bldg. (45) Cleveland, Ohio 
S H E P H E It l>— Not Collies—Black, with white 
PUPPIES and yellow points, $3.00 each. 
EGGS FOR HATCHING S. C. W. Leghorns 
and Indian Runner Ducks at farmers’ prices. 
E. O. FORMAN, 
Po’keepsie, N. Y. - - It. F. I). No. 1, 
Pfl III TR YM C M— Don’t fail to secure Stock and 
rUULI ll I III Lit Kggs at our reduced prices. 
EAST DONEGAL POULTRY YARDS, Marietta, Pa. 
RICHLAND FARMS. 
Breeders and Exhibitors 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS, 
WHITE PLYMOUTH HOCKS, 
S. C. BLACK OltPINGTONS. 
HATCHING EGGS 
Half Price After May 1st. 
S. C. White Leghorns. 
One Setting. 15 eggs $1.00 
Two Settings, 30 eggs.. 1.75 
One hundred eggs. 4.00 
One thousand eggs.35.00 
White Plymouth Rocks 
& S. C. Black Orpingtons 
1 Setting, 15eggs,$1.25&$2.50 
100 eggs.$7.00&$14.00 
Fertility Guaranteed. 
HIGHLAND FARMS, 
BABY CHICKS. 
100 or less, each....15c 
500 or more, eacli 12bSe 
White Plymouth 
Rocks & S..C. Black 
Orpingtons. 
100 or less, each_25c 
We guarantee safe 
arrival of chicks in 
first-class condition. 
Frederick, Md. 
LAKEHILL FARM 
W. H. THACHEll. 
Single and Rose Comb W. Leghorns, W. P. Rocks 
and Imp. Pekin Ducks. Cockerels and Ducks of 
both sexes for sale in any quantity from $2 up. 
Chicks, $15 per 100. Ducklings, $25 per 100. Write 
for special prices in large lots. Orders booked for 
early delivery of hatching eggs and day old chicks 
and ducklings. Safe delivery and satisfaction 
guaranteed. CAUL W. Ll.OYI), Mgr,, 
Hillside. Westchester County. N. Y. 
S O UfHITE LEGHORNS, Barred Plymouth Hocks, 
u U■ Vf Mammoth White Pekin Ducks. Stock 
hatching eggs, chicks, ducklings. Circular. Est.1904 
Above Poultry Farm, Chatham, Mortis Co. N. J. 
Bonnie Brae White Leg- 
ARE BETTER 
horns and Pekin Ducks 
ready; also some choice matings of Barred and 
White Plymouth Rocks, Rose Comb White Leg¬ 
horns, White Wyandottes, Single and liose Comb 
Rhode Island Reds, Light Brahmas, Mammoth 
Bronze Turkeys and Pearl Guinea Fowl. Orders 
for early settings and baby chicks now hooked. 
Get some prize matings at right prices. BONNIE 
BRAE POULTRY FARM, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Largest 
successful plant in New York vicinity. TO,000-egg 
capacity. Agents for Cyphers Incubator Company. 
Correspondence invited. 
pill I ETC— S. C. W. LEGHORNS-Booking orders 
rUE_L.& I J future delivery. Hatching eggs from 
vigorous birds for prompt shipment. Limited 
number choice breeders. Lakewood and Youngs 
strains. SUNNY HILL FARM, Flemington, N. J. 
S. G. White Leghorn BABY CHICKS 
$10 per 100 in any quantity. Breeders are vigorous 
yearlings and 2-year-olds. Circular. VANCRKST 
POULTRY FARM. Salt Point, Dutchess Co., N.Y. 
EMPIRE STATE S. C. WHITE LFGHORNS 
Winners at N. Y. State Fair. Heavy layers; trios. 
$5. Eggs for hatching, $1 for 15, $5 for 100. Cata¬ 
logue free. C.-H. ZIMMER, Weedsport, N. Y. 
Buff, Wli. Leghorns, Mottled Anconas, S. C. It.‘I. Red. 
Eggs, OOe. per 15, $1.50 per 30. $2.75 per 60, $4 per 100. 
Catalogue free. JOHN A. ROTH, Quakertown, Pa. 
BABY CHICKS, 10c. EACH 
From free-range selected S,C.WhiteLeghorns in any 
quantity: safe arrival guaranteed. Circulars free. 
Chas.R. Stone, Baby Chick.Farm, Staatsburg-on-Hudson,N.Y. 
WYCKOFF-BLANCHARD strains Single-Comb 
White Leghorns, $1.25 setting. Heavy laying 
| Rose-Comb Black Minorcas, $1.50 setting. Circular. 
HIGH RIDGE POULTRY FARM, Laurel. Md. 
Q D EGGS $1.00—Trading varieties, 52 breeds. Prize Poul- 
iU try, Pigeons, Hares, etc. Booklet free. Large illus¬ 
trated descriptive Catalog 10c. F. G. WILE, Telford, Pa. 
Indian Runner Duel.*, $4 perpair, front 200-egg strain. 
Eggs, $1.00 and $2.00 per 12. C. GORDON, Sprakers, N. Y. 
W HITE EGG STRAIN INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS-Thor- 
oughbrnd, vigorous birds. Wonderful layers 
of large white eggs; mated with imported drakes, 
well marked, fawn and white; $2.00 for 15; Buff 
Orpingtons, $1.50 for 15. Liberal discount for incu¬ 
bator eggs. Cherry Hill Farms, Pittstown. N. J. 
Racine, WisconUB 
BUFF ORPINGTON DUCKS iK»rar» s » s 
B. O. Ducks, the world greatest layers; have twice 
won Australian laying contests. My ducks have 
three years unbeaten show record. List furnished. 
DUNR015IN FAliM, Chatham, New jersey 
EGGS—$1 p»*r 15, $2 |»or 40 of Thor. Brahma*. Rocks, Wyan¬ 
dot l es, Ked«, Mfnorcas, Houdans, Leghorns, Ham burgs; 19 vor., 
28 years’ experience. Catalogue. S. K. Mohr, Coopersburg, La. 
S P Rhplf Minnrrao— can’t be beat— 
. ll. DldbR MIIIUI bdb Eggs,$3 for 15. CHESTER 
SWIGART, Goshen Poultry Farm, R.F.D., Fulton House. Pa. 
DAVIS S. C. REDS 
200 EGG STRAIN Prices reduced after May 1 
EGGS utility, $5.00 per 100; $1.00 per 13, 
Special Matings, $1.50 per 13; $3.00 per 100. 
Mammoth Hot Water Incubator Chicks, $15.00 per 100 
DAVIS POULTRY FA KM, llerlin. Mass. 
Hunn Lake Poultry Farm f?"f fS&l .ff-fiAo 1 ; 
White Wyandotte Chicks, $12 per 100. Kggs.tSper 100. 
Van Alstyne’s Rhode Island Reds 
10 L'tility Cockerels at $3.00 each; 100 S. C. Year¬ 
ling Hens at $2.00 each; 50 S. C. surplus Pullets at 
$2.50 each. Eggs for hatching in any number. 
JAS. E. YAN ALSTYNE, Kinderhook, N.Y. 
T HE FARMER’S FOWL— Rose Comb P.eds, best winter 
layers on earth. Eggs, $1.00 per 15. Catalogue 
free. TflOS. WILDER, Route 1, Richland, N. Y. 
Eggs For Hatching' 
—R. C. Rhode 
Island Reds— 
Indian Runner Ducks. High-class stock— 
utility, show or export SINCLAIR SMITH, 602 
Fifth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
WHITE WYANDOTTES^“^ sf bfen° D bred a b^ 
me for 12 years. Large, fine birds, splendid layers. 
Have been winning for5 years. Eggs, high fertility, 
100,$5.00. Sitting,$1.00. WILLIAM 0. BURR. Fairfield, Conn. 
W 1 
PRIZE WINNING STRAINS! 
RIGHT’S WHITE WYANDOTTE W INNERS 
—Baby Cliix, June Hatch, $11 per LOO; $6 per 50. 
GRAND VIEW FARM, - Stanfordville, N. Y. 
rpnO-MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS. 
SlU Uu Pearl Guineas, Indian Runner Ducks and 
Barred Plymouth Rocks. Write forFree 
Price List. C. ADELL KAYNER, West Falls, N. Y. 
Barred Rocks. 
White Wyan¬ 
dottes, Rhode Island Reds, both combs, Single 
Comb White and Brown Leghorns, eggs $1.50, 15; 
$7.00, 100. Light and Dark Brahmas, $2.00, 15. Cat- 
alog gratis F. M. PRESCOTT. Riverdale, N. J. 
SPECIAL OFFER— White Rock Eggs. $1 11 15; $5 H 100. 
Partridge Cochin Eggs, $1.25 3 15; $6.00 1» 100. 
Partridge Wyandotte Eggs. $1.00 11 15 ; $5.00 11 100. 
Barred Rock Eggs. $1.25 1115 ; $7.00 11 100. 
Fresh eggs from good stock, free range and healthy. 
Circular prices hold on your choice of matings. 
MINCII BROS., R-2, Bridgeton, N. J. 
EGGS 
from high record W. P. Rock Hens, $2 
for 15, $5 for 45. Incubator eggs $6 per 
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