The RURAL. NEW-YORKER 
963 
Dead Bees and Dying Chicks 
I have a little brooder house with eoal- 
stove brooder- for my little ehjcks. In the 
Winter we have used this house to store 
honey bees. In the Spring, after taking 
out the bees. I sweep out the ..dead ones, 
the floor being just dirt. Last Spring I 
lost (piite a number of chicks, apparently 
all right, when they just keel over and 
are gone. Could it be the dead bees? 
We stored the bees there again last Win¬ 
ter, and I am wondering if it is safe to 
put my chicks in. or if the bees were the 
cause of my trouble. What do you think? 
New York. MRS. M. j. u. 
I know of no way in which this use of 
the brooder house could make it respon¬ 
sible for the deaths of the young chicks, 
though others who keep bees and chickens 
together may have had similar experi¬ 
ences which would throw light upon the 
matter. If there is any danger in giving 
young chicks an opportunity to pick up 
dead bees which have accumulated upon 
the floor of a bee storage house during 
the Winter, we should all be glad to 
know about it and would appreciate any 
reports upon the subject. M. B. D. 
Ailing Chicks 
We hatched incubator chickens in the 
cellar, and kept them in the brooder in 
the cellar. They had another box at¬ 
tached to the brooder to run in. We now 
have them out of doors in a henhouse. 
They have been dying one or two a day 
for 10 days. They are all humped up, 
seem to be all wings. They are very 
weak. What is the trouble? A. E. J. 
Maryland. 
There are so many things that could 
ail these chickens that it is not worth 
while to attempt to point out a possible 
single cause. In the first place, chickens 
may well be hatched in the cellar^ but 
they should not be kept there. Sunlight 
and fresh air are indispensable to health, 
and the chicks should be given them at 
once after hatching. An outdoor run 
upon the ground is also needed, as chicks 
will not thrive indoors upon board floors 
for more than about two weeks. There 
may. of course, be some disease, like white 
diarrhoea, among your chicks, but the 
■fact that you kept them for some time in 
the cellar and have them now in a hen¬ 
house, presumably without any outdoor 
run. is sufficient to account for their 
weakness and humped-up appearance. 
Your method of feeding may also be at 
fault. 
Try removing your chicks to an outdoor 
brooder, or at least to a warm, light, tip- 
stairs room as soon as they are well dried 
off. after hatching the next time. They 
may be kept confined to the brooder or 
room, if necessary for a week or two. but 
should then be given a run upon the 
ground and warm quarters to which to 
return when cold. Keep their quarters 
clean, give them fresh litter to scratch in 
as fast as the old becomes moist or soiled, 
feed hard, finely cracked grains for their 
first few weeks of life, with a properly 
combined dry mash : give them milk in 
some form, and tender green stuff from 
the start, and treat them right otherwise, 
and you will probably have better luck. 
M. B. D. 
Ducks vs. Leghorns 
Having read article on page 800. “The 
Leghorn vs. Indian Runner Duck.” I offer 
my experience with both. I would prefer 
the duck; don’t think there is any fowl 
living that will lay as many eggs wiih 
the right care, but they require different 
feed from chickens. I never could get 
results by feeding whole grain. Feed a 
mixture of ground corn and oats, equal 
parts by weight, with same amount of 
wheat bran by measure, and 10 per cent 
meat scrap. If you have no oats, use 
cornmeal and bran, equal parts by weight, 
but they must have meat in some form to 
do their best. My first flock was hatched 
in April. I got the first egg in just 5^0 
months from the day they were hatched. 
R.v October 1 was getting from 20 to 2S 
eggs from 23 ducks; laid this way till in 
December; began again in January and 
laid equally as well till August; began 
again in September. My next flock was 
lot): got as high as 150 eggs per day; 
would run about 130 to 140. As to mar¬ 
ket. I got 20 cents extra about Easter 
fnne. about the same at other times. 1 
do not think the cost of feeding would be 
any more, but they are harder to keep 
clean ; bedding must be changed oftener. 
0b >°- A. R. 
Ailing Hens 
M hat is the trouble with my sitting 
aired ltock hens? These hens become 
aniicted, only when inclined to sit. with 
a greenish colored discharge from bowels. I 
''inch if neglected results in death. For | 
. e years I have contended with this I 
niisanee. and do not understand it. nor | 
an i learn from men here interested in 
the care of hundreds of fowls. w. s. 
Pennsylvania. 
i . ( J ( ’ n °t know of any disease < 
- an<1 strongly suspect th 
supposed sitting disposition is rat 
! r t0 . ^main quiet upon the m 
ern. l r ln , crf ‘ ash ' K weakness fro 
Hen's rfe rd ° rS ,lie digestive o 
, tllat , sometime* appear to 1 
S - h ° rtly . :tftl 'r found dead 
givbio- h f V Dg evu, ently been sick w 
mo g ? tber evidence of it. Thi> 
there 1 ;* - V y0Ur lu ' Ils - of course, 
"recti rPa , - v disease that pr< 
time enn' VP (,lschai 'Ses and at the 
I do nnt-T 8 or ?Pl ,e,,rs with broot 
1 d0 not k “0\v whut it is. M. J 
Vineland. N. J. 
WEEK ENDING APRIL 23, 1920 
The table shows the number of eggs 
laid during week named above and total 
number of eggs laid by each pen to date. 
In this contest, beginning November 1, 
each pen contains 20 birds (pullets). 
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS 
Wk.Totl 
Gnrret W. Bnck. N. ,J.. 77 1363 
Edward T. Biddle, Pa. 80 1530 
B. 8. Chamberlain, N. J. 68 1319 
J. H. Kolfcit & Son, N, J. 66 1247 
Glenlyn Farms. Pa. 56 1640 
Norfolk Specialty Farms, Ont. 88 1235 
Harry H. Ober. N.J. 51 1510 
WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK* 
8. Bradford Allyn, Mass. 68 1392 
Chicatawbur Farm Mass. 99 1509 
Chester P. Dodge. Mass. 92 983 
Rosewood Rox.N. J. 67 1451 
Irving K. Taylor. Ma4s.••_ 53 1043 
The Training School, N. J. 9* 1497 
WHITE WYANDOTTES 
T. Towar Bate3. N J. 52 1355 
E. C. Condict A Son, N.J. 64 1503 
Deptford Poultry Farms, N, J. 50 1239 
Carroll H. Hoagland, N. J. 69 758 
O. G. Knigat. R. 1. 51 1285 
John F Stringer. N.J. 54 1453 
Mrs H. H. Suter, N. J. 58 1468 
Acme Poultry Farm, N.J. 82 1075 
*. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS 
J. 8. Armitaga, N.J. 66 1325 
Cream Ridge Poultry Yards. N.J. 62 1419 
H, W. Collingwood. N.J. 88 857 
Etjon Poultry Farm. N. J. 67 1551 
C. Reed Ferguson, N. J. ai 1468 
Mrs. Wm. L. Hundertmark, N, J... 63 1309 
Sycamore Farm. Mass. 68 1334 
Howard G. Taylor, N. J. 81 1581 
Underhill Bros.. N. J. 57 1229 
Henry P. Walker, Mass . 100 2188 
Maple Farm, N. J. 62 1494 
David E, Warner. R. 1. 68 1180 
8. C. WHITE LEGHORNS 
R. N. Allen. N.J. 65 1032 
E. A. Ballard, Pa.. 93 1695 
J. Bayer & Son. N.J. 54 1323 
Beck Egg Farm. N J. 75 1131 
J. W. Bottcher, N.J.loi 1663 
Gregory Brundage A Son, N.Y. 74 1090 
Broad Acres Farm,Conn. 76 1181 
Broad View Farm. N.J. 84 1364 
Broad Brook Farm. N. Y. 103 1139 
Frank Carpente8, Pa. 85 1605 
ClefI Rock Farm. Conn. 73 1190 
J. 8. Cray A Son. N.J. 97 1524 
C. T. Darby, N. J. 93 1452 
Chas. Davall, Jr., N. J . 35 764 
Chas. L. Ebell. N.J. 94 U 52 
Elgcnrauch A De Winter. Inc., N.J. 67 1136 
B. 8 . Ells, N. J. 90 1410 
Mattie H. Appele, N.J. 84 1449 
Farmhill Poultry Farm, Pa. 80 1352 
Forsgate Farms. N.J. 83 1059 
J. G. Freeman, N. J. 81 1214 
J. 8 . Gabriel, N. J. 84 1579 
A. H. Gilbert. N. J. 85 1395 
Glenwood Poultry Farm. N. J. 84 1044 
Greendale Farms, N. Y . 86 1590 
C. 8 . Green. N.J . 53 M 42 
Leo A. Grouten. Conn. 96 1436 
Janies F. Harrington. N.J. 78 1351 
Heigl’s Poultry Farm, Ohio. 62 777 
Henry E. Heine, N. J. 71 979 
The Hoehn Kvrm, N. Y. 80 1031 
Hollywood Farm, Wash. 113 1769 
Conrad W. Jones, N. J. 89 1499 
C. Korfmann, N. S. 811396 
W H. Leslie, N.J.. 69 1412 
Francis F. Lincoln, Conn. 97 1617 
Harold W. Lyle, N. J. 911633 
Fred J. Mathews. N.J. 82 1599 
8 unny Crest. N. Y. 83 897 
Mt. Hope Farm. Mass. . 61 1500 
Frederick B. Naylor, N. J. 90 1343 
8 amuel Niece A 8 on, N. J. 81 1366 
Thomas Peterson. Jr .N.J. 78 1386 
George Phillips. Conn. 90 1947 
Spring Lake Farm, N J. 80 1-34 
Qu.ensbury Farm. N J. 83 1046 
Rapps Leghorn Farm, Inc.. N. J. 83 1163 
Lion Head Potltry Farm, N.y. 92 1856 
Columbian Poultry Farm, N. J . 75 1344 
Wenanna Yard, N. J. 9 s 948 
John G. Simmouds. N. J. 90 1040 
Herman F. Bonder N. J. 70 1064 
A. E. Spear, N. J. 93 ]267 
Matthew Stothart, Jr.. N. J. 74 1372 
Tom's Poultry Farm, N. J .. . 73 1015 
The Training School, N.J. 64 1186 
Levi J. Troth. N. J. 76 1038 
Pleasant View Farm. R. 1. 89 1480 
Farm Colony. Kansas. 82 1218 
Peter P. Van Nuys, N. F. .... 97 |.>75 
W. C. Voegtlen. N. J. 96 1367 
Gustav Walters. N.J. 69 1463 
Westwood Poultry Farm, N. J. . 79 1616 
A. G. Whetbel. N J . 68 1074 
Hermon E. White. N.,1. 88 1364 
Willanna Farm, N. J . 67 1200 
Woodland Farms, N J. 93 1179 
Total. 7760 132312 
¥ ffcITCF A Cl? r,ds fanu animals of lice, or 
LUUi3rj"Ln/i>£, we refund money. Dollar 
r'UAvi uw ... , package enough for ten cows. 
C.KA5 LAW N 1-ARMS, Inc. Waterbury, Vermont 
^attituefe HDfjite 
~ K HcgtjornJfarm 
JTJ3XTE CHICKS 
$17.00 per IOO 
160.00 per lOOO 
3000 Weekly 
Circular 
A. H. PENNY, 
Prompt Delivery 
Address 
MATTITUCK, N.Y. 
.. 
Jurtrhlge Rocks. Eggs. #2.50—15. Chicks. 25c. each. 
post4>aid. Mrs. Jessie Caklkton, Williamstown, Vt, 
B 
nrred Rock Chicks from free range, hardy sto.-lc 
T. Rydberg - Uicksville, New York 
Light 
Brahmas ON t v - II th selected eggs 
.. Settings; S2 ; 50,56; one hundred 
$10. Cockerels, 53.50. Haystack Ml. Farm, Norfolk. Conn 
Eggs ! r .°K Tn.WrvT- White Wyandottes 
$2— 15; 510— 100. Choice Cockerels. 55. 
II. W. HUNK - Germantown, New York 
ohici-cs a. rc n Roox 
Single Comb Reds. Also White anti Brown Leghorn*. 
Ured from pnre-hred. healthy. lteavv laving, free-range 
hr- talers. ADRIAN DeNKEF, 8odus, New York 
BabyChicks 
Estki.le Fewster 
S. C. White Leghorn. 
Cornell certified. 
$Si5 per 100. 
Ontario. New York 
Rose Comb Rhode Island Whites 
Eggs, 1 -Jc. each. Joint Henning, Clyde, N. Y. 
Kerr sGuaranteed BabyChicks 
LIVE 
High quality, moderate price and big value are concentrated in Kerr Chicks. We believe, and 
our thousands of regular customers will tell yon, that you cannot duplicate these sturdy, 
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Onr breeding birds are selected upon a basis of profitable performance and uniform appear¬ 
ance. They have the benefit of unrestricted farm range, which insures vigor in their young¬ 
sters. Our hatcheries, two of the largest in tile world, are modern and complete and are 
manned by experts. Our shipping methods and service are unexcelled. 
Leghorns and Barred Rocks Ready May 12th, 19th, 26th, 
Springfield 
$5.50 per 25 
Other Breeds June 1st 
250,000 Ready for Shipment from Frenchtown or 
White te 9 ghorn S * * * | * 20 -°° P er 1011 *">•<>» PW 50 
Barred Rocks 
White Rocks 
Buff Rocks - $25.00 per tOO $12.50 per 50 $7.00 per 25 
R. I. Reds 
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Terms Cash with order. Can not ship C. 0. D., but will guarantee to deliver the chicks in 
first-class condition. If any are dead upon arrival will refund your money or replace them 
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The complete Kerr Catalog mailed free on reqtiest. Get it! 
THE KERR CHICKERY 
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High Fertility and Wonderful Hatches 
Make These Low Prices Possible 
It’s a great year at Rosemont. Chicks better than ever—and such hatches! We sold in 
advance all tile chicks we dared promise. Now the unexpected surplus is for sale at prices 
which are all to your advantage. Price reductions range from $20 to $40 per 1.000. Hurry your 
order for these wonderful early chicks. Rosemont Quality at these prices can’t be duplicated 
elsewhere. 
100,000 for Delivery May 17,18, 19,24,25 
White Leghorns. 
Buft and Brown Leghorns. 
Barred Rocks—R. I. Reds. 
White Wyandottes—White Rocks—Anconas 
Per 100 
Per 50 
Per 25 
$18.00 
$ 9.50 
$5.50 
20.00 
10.00 
6.00 
22.00 
11.00 
6.25 
28.00 
14.00 
7.50 
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ROSEMONT POULTRY FARMS AND HATCHERIES 
Drawer 4 
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White Leghorn Stock 
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CHIX AND EGGS 
FAIR ACRES FARM 
Skaneateles :: New York 
Tiffany’s Superior DlirlflinffC 
MAMMOTH PEKIN 1 Jill .HIIIIMN 
GIANT ROUEN *^ wvimiiijU 
Everlay Indian Runners. (All varieties.) Eggs. 
ALDHAM POULTRY FARM. R. 34, Phoenixville, Pa. 
Fine Poultry, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Guineas 
Pigeons. Bantams, Hares. Cnvies, Does, Stock, Kggs 
low. Catalog. Pioneer Farm, Telford, Pa. 
__ \ A / _SUPER QUALITY 
\AT LEGHORN CHIX 
(S. C. White) 
From Trapnested and Selected Stock 
Year Round Heavy Producers! 
READY MAY 19-24 
Get our circular and prices. 
# / /y\\ % THE WHITE DIAMOND FARM 
MILFORD, NEW JERSEY 
INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS 
PEKIN DUCKSKS’iS'iS: 
W. J. SWIFT - North Falmouth, Mass. 
White Pekin Duck Hatching Eggs 
Also Kegral-Dorcas White Wyandotte etfffs, $2 per 15, via 
parcel post, prepaid. JOHN DaVISON, Chambertbur?, Pa 
B. Red Turkev Eaas *u 
S. C. White Leghorn Chicks 
lrom directly imported Barron sires 
Pedigrees 2S0-28S eggs. After June 1st will supply chicks 
from choice hens and imixirted sires for only #24 per 
100, Postpaid. Full count and safe arrival guaranteed. 
Other White Leghorn chicks. 16e each. Hatching eggs. 
Prompt shipment. Circular free. R. T. EWING, Atlantic, IV 
I. STRINGHAM - Glen Cove. New York 
Barron’sWhiteWyandottes 
Barron strain imported by myself Records. 283 to 2S3. 
Prices reasonable. E. E. Lewis, Apalachlv, New York 
EGGS-WHITE ROCKS-BABY CHICKS 
egg production and quality. Order now. Eggs, $3 per 15 ; 
Chicks, 32oeach. Circular free. ThecBore Paole. Jamnflh, N.r. 
500 White Leghorn Pullets 
12 mos. old, now laying, 68%, $3.25 each. No culls. 
2-mos.-old pullets. $1.75 each. Must please or will 
refund money. HOMESTEAD FARM, Newtown, Conn. 
C /"* PoHc '^'xcorabinedMayl.tosivs 
• IVC u 3 work ou range. Healthv vigor¬ 
ous 225 to 260-egg backing. 8666—81.50 per 15: 87.50 per 
100. L. AKTIlTR SHELDON, Itout. 7. Oswego. N.Y. 
1>. D. Whitaker, Ohio, says : “T find the n.jn„i.| 
the greatest layer of them all.” nOO rjie LBgtlOm 
l'gg«. #2 per IS. 
Geo. K. Howki.l. Spruce Farm, Howells, N. Y. 
R fi Rr 1 pahnrn fi.so for 15 : per 100 . 
I\. U. Dl . Legnurn CggS Mn. CLAUDIA BETTS. miUdale. Mieh. 
CHALK WHITE EGGS FOR HATCHING 
S. C. Sheppard Anconas. Grandson of World’s Champion 
Ancona hen heads pen 1. 15 eggs, $5; second. $2.50. Send 
for circular. ED. HOLLENBECK, Miple Slwdc Firm, Breesport. N Y. 
it. n 1 Cl • 1 R. 1 REDS W. WYAN 
Vigorous Baby Chicks gg*. 
b rom vigorous, free range stock. Circular free. Safe 
delivery guaranteed. J. W. CONNORS. Palermo. N.J. 
MnttlpH AnrnnaQ Kercr * i ov hatchi »er> $i.3s—15 : $ 6 - 100 . 
mUUIBU AllLUndS geo. K. Botvins!!, Ksperauc*. X. Y. 
Cyprl-iu Brown Leghorns, World’s Record layers Amer- 
ttoi Iflj lean Egg Laying Contest. Leading New York 
Winners. Eggs. Chicks reasonable. Guarantee safe deliv¬ 
ery. Circular. Evkrlay Farm. Bo« IB, Portland. Indiana 
HARREDROCKS 
mated to Parks’ pedigreed cockerels (direct). Eggs. 
lf>—#2 j 100—#0, postage paid. 
M. E. Disque - So. Oil City, Pa. 
S.C. R.i. REDS 
Imperial Ringlet Barred Rocks— Direct 
Just to get acquainted—15 eggs from my best exhibition 
Matings. 82, |>ost paid. One setting oniy to a customer. 
I. H. BAOORN - Sergeantsvilie, N. J. 
Vibert’s 231 to 289 egg strain. Eggs, $10 per 100: 4 hens and 
I cock for $15. AN N A M. .ION ES. Craryvtlle, N. Y. 
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