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CoiX)RADO Experiment Station 
Mediterraneans make good squab broilers, but as roasters they are not 
desirable nor profitable. Where Mediterraneans are chosen, it is for 
the purpose of producing eggs for market, no consideration being 
given to flesh production. Without question, the Mediterranean type is 
the most econonical egg producer, even as the dairy type of cow is 
the most economical butter fat producer. Without discussion of the 
“best breed” question, it must be admitted there are “best types” for 
certain purposes. 
The amount of land, size of units run in a flock, whether the en¬ 
closure or free range system is to be followed, and, as above mentioned, 
kind of products desired, all should be carefully considered before 
choice of breed is made. 
Brood Coop 
BROODING 
Only a few years ago the rule was that not more than 50 chicks 
should be placed in a brooder. It is true that crowding is the cause 
of much mortality, but heat is the best preventative for crowding. We 
also believe heat to be the very best preventative of bowel disorders 
in baby chicks. Too much heat cannot be supplied if care is taken to 
furnish a way of escape. Chicks will go only as near the source of 
heat as is necessary for comfort. 
The brooder should be as warm as was the incubator from which 
the chicks were taken. If the brooder is of the hover variety, allowing 
the chicks to come close to or go from the heat, it is wise to furnish 
a surplus of heat; if the brooder is of the box type, care must be taken 
to have the temperature high enough, uniform, and at the same time 
to furnish plenty of fresh air. Chicks will not bunch up if they are 
warm enough. They will not cry if they are happy and usually cry 
(Tn account of being cold. 
