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Culling Cuts Costs 
Get Rid of the Hen That Eats But Doesn’t Lay 
C ULLING may be considered the 
quickest and easiest way to cut 
costs in the poultry business. A low 
producing hen is an expensive member 
of the flock and the sooner these board¬ 
ers are eliminated, just so much sooner 
does the flock show its efficiency. 
In many of the big commercial poul¬ 
try plants, culling is almost an all-year- 
round proposition. But for the aver¬ 
age farmer, who has nothing more than 
an average flock, this is not the rule. 
If the flock can be gone over only once 
in a season, the first of September is 
considered the best time. 
There are a number of differences, 
both in physical appearance and in ac¬ 
tion, between the producing hen and 
the non-producer. Obviously, condi¬ 
tions must be such that those factors 
that determine the difference between 
producers and non-producers must be 
right". For instance, the birds must 
have plenty of mash and green food.. 
They must be free from mites. Other¬ 
wise good layers may show many 
characteristics common to non-layers. 
Furthermore, changes of feed and care 
as well as weather conditions may bring 
about appearance in layers that will 
be more or less confusing. 
Other characteristics of the head are 
the difference of the comb and the 
beak. The comb of the layer is full, 
bright red, has a waxy feeling, and is 
warm. The comb of the non-layer is 
hard, leather-like and shriveled. Its 
color is a dull, faded red. The beak 
of the layer is short and curved and is 
set in a full, vigorous face of fine tex¬ 
ture. The non-layers have long, 
straight beaks and invariably a fat 
face. 
Molting an Indication 
A molting hen usually stops laying. 
This is not true, however, in the heavier 
breeds for egg production will continue 
with a slight molt. Leghorns invari¬ 
ably stop laying when they begin to 
molt. This is a splendid way to dis¬ 
tinguish a non-laying Leghorn from the 
producer. A good layer, well managed, 
will not begin to molt until late Sep¬ 
tember or October. Hens that have 
been well cared for and show up a 
full molt by the middle of July are 
not worthy of their keep. It is a whole 
lot cheaper to take these non-producers, 
put them in confinement to build them 
up a bit and then turn them over to 
the butcher. 
Every dairyman knows that, in addition 
to producing ability, wei&ht is a dcsirabla 
factor, in dairy cattle. 
Weight in Holsteins Meansz 
Greater reserve power -- Greater val¬ 
ue from calves sold for veal -- More 
meat value from cows whose milking 
days are over. 
Holsteins are the largest and heaviest 
of the dairy breeds. 
Let Us Tell You About Holsteins 
EXTENSION SERVICE 
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America 
230 East Ohio Street. Chicago, Ill. 
GRADE HOLSTEINS 
Layers are Vigorous Workers 
One of the first indications of the 
bird that has laid long and heavily 
is that she is a vigorous worker, a 
good feeder, has a keen eye, has a 
bright, intelligent appearance about 
her, and is a good ranger. Further¬ 
more, she is late to bed and early to 
rise. In other words, she is all busi¬ 
ness. There is something about her ac¬ 
tion that shows that she is always at 
work looking for food and making 
every minute count. She is not erratic 
and flighty. 
The low producer, on the other hand, 
dees not show much activity, is indolent 
and an indifferent eater. There is 
something about her very appearance 
that suggests utter indifference to 
things around her. There is not the 
bright, aggressive, businesslike air in 
her carriage. Furthermore, she is very 
flighty and when caught invariably will 
make a tremendous racket, squawking 
and screeching to get away. This is 
quite different from the contented 
producer. 
Color serves as an excellent guide in 
determining which hens in a flock are 
working and which are boarding. 
There is the color of the flesh, of the 
shank, of the beak, ear lobe, the eye 
ring and the vefit. In the yellow¬ 
skinned breeds, such as the Leghorns, 
the Rocks, Reds and Wyandottes, the 
heavy layer will show a white skin. The 
beak will appear pale; the legs will 
appear bleached, almost white; the vent 
will be full and moist; the ear lobe will 
be white, as will the eye ring. In the 
case of the non-layer, all these physical 
points, will show yellow. The vent will 
be tight and dry; the ear lobe will have 
a fat, yellow appearance. 
Color Changes an Indication 
In the case of the white skin breeds, 
the color changes are not so pro¬ 
nounced, and in this case it is more 
difficult to identify the layers by their 
color appearance. Therefore, in the 
white skin breeds, such changes as 
form and action must be taken into 
consideration. 
A laying hen has-a decidedly differ¬ 
ent form compared to a low producer. 
The laying hen has a large abdomen 
and the rear end of the keel is much 
deeper than the front. Furthermore, 
her pelvic bones are well spread, her 
vent is moist and full, her skin is soft, 
and her back is broad and flat. The 
non-layer, on the other hand, is small 
in abdomen, has a dry and puckered 
vent, thick dry skin, and a short back 
which is narrow and arched. 
The head is an interesting part to 
use in judging producers. Many poul¬ 
try men take the eyeball as an indica¬ 
tion of producing power. The eyeball 
of the laying hen can be easily seen 
when viewed from the rear. Non¬ 
layers have a dull eye that is slightly 
imbedded. Cattle breeders prefer to 
use a bull that has a prominent bright 
eye in preference to one that has a 
dull, sunken, and listless eye. 
HAY GROWERS SHOULD HAVE 
BULLETIN ON “GRADES” 
Every hay producer should secure a 
copy of the Federal hay grades by ap¬ 
plying to the. United States Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture at Washington. 
These grades are now in force in the 
New York and other large markets 
and are the basis of trading and quota¬ 
tions. Without being familiar with 
these grade standards, one cannot judge 
the market value of ones own hay or 
get any benefit from following market 
quotations. 
The Brown Mouse 
(Continued from page 131) 
Old Man Simms slunk away down in 
his seat to escape observation. Then 
the chairman said that if there was no 
objection they would hear from their 
well-known citizen, whose growing 
fame was more remarkable for the 
fact that it had been gained as a coun¬ 
try schoolmaster—he need not add that 
he referred to Mr. James E. Irwin. 
More and louder applause. 
“Friends and neighbors,” said Jim, 
“you ask me to say to you what I want 
you to do. I want you to do what you 
want to do—nothing more nor less. Last 
year I was glad to be tolerated here; 
and the only change in the situation 
lies in the fact that I have another 
place offered me—unless there has been 
a change in your feelings toward me 
and my work. I hope there has been; 
for I know my work is good now, 
whereas I only believed it then.” 
“Sure it is!” shouted Con Bonner 
from a front seat, thus signalizing that 
astute wirepuller’s definite choice of a 
place in the bandwagon. “Tell us what 
you want, Jim!” 
“What do I want?” asked Jim. 
“More than anything else, I want such 
meetings as this—often—and a place 
to hold them. If I stay in the Wood¬ 
ruff District, I want this meeting to 
effect a permanent organization to work 
with me. All any teacher can do is to 
direct people’s activities in teaching 
themselves. If I’m to be your hired 
man, I want a boss in the shape of a 
civic organization which will take in 
every man and woman in the district. 
Here’s the place and now’s the time to 
make that organization.” 
(.Continued next week ) 
150 August and September Cows 
2 CARS FINE READY COWS 
All young, good size, good condition. 
Perfect udders ^nd good producers. 
Shall heue October and .Yr 0 ember Cou's in Secson 
OSWALD J. WARD & SONS, CANDOR, N. Y. 
HOLSTEINS and GUERNSEYS 
Fresh cows and springers, 100 head of the finest 
quality to select from. Address 
A. F. SAUNDERS, CORTLAND, N. Y. 
HOLSTEINS 
1 wo car loads high-class grade springers. The 
kind that please. One car load registered females. 
\\ ell bred, strictly high-class. Sev< ral registered 
service bulls. J. A. LEACH, CORTLAND, NAY. 
HIGH-GRADE HOLSTEIN COWS 
fresh and close by large and heavy producers. 
Pure bred registered Holsteins all ages; your 
inquiry will receive our best attention. 
Browncroft Farm McGRAW New York 
SWINE BREEDERS 
142—PIGS FOR SALE-142 
Yorkshire arid Chester White Crosses; Chester and 
Berkshire Cross Pigs, 6 to 7 weeks old $4 each; 7 to 
8 weeks old, $4.50 each; 8 to 9 weeks, $5 each. Pure 
Chester White Pigs, 6 to 7 weeks old, $5.50 each. 
Pure Black lierkshires, 7 to 8 weeks old, $5.50 each. 
Pure Breed Boars, $7 each. I will ship any part of 
the above lots C.O. D.on approval. 1 will guarantee 
safe delivery as far as the Agriculturist goes. 
| WALTER LUX, 388 Salem St., W03URN, MASS. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWOOD 
Grand champion breeding. Largest herd in America. Free booklet. 
HARPENDING Box 10 DUNDEE, N.Y. 
REGISTERED 0.1. C. 
AND CHESTER WHITE PIGS. 
E. P.ROGERS, tVAYMI.Ui, X. y! 
SHEEP BREEDERS 
SNOWCROFT HAMPSHIRES 
All desirable ages. Some unusually good two-year-old 
rams to head pure bred flocks. 
Dr. S. F. SNOW 
713 University Block SYRACUSE, N.Y 
BABY CHICKS 
BABY CHICKS 
S. C. Rhode Island Reds, 12c each 
Barred Plymouth Rocks, lie each 
S. C. White Leghorns, . 9c each 
Mixed or Off Color, . . 7c each 
These chicks are all hatched from free range stock. 
Safe delivery and satisfaction guaranteed. Descriptive 
booklet free. 
W. A. LAUVER, McAL’S TERV1LLE, PA. 
PULLETS—PULLETS 
LARGE TYPE ENGLISH S. C. WHITE LEGHORN 
12 weeks old pullets, long-bodied, pure bred, healthy 
birds froni pedigreed matings. Immediate ship¬ 
ment. SI 25 each, $1.20 each in lots of ten or more 
LEONARD F. STRICKLER - SHERIDAN, PA. 
LARGE STOCK 
flue Poultry, Turkeys,Geese, Ducks, Guineas, 
Bantams, Collies, Piceniis, Chicks, Stock, 
PIONEER HUMS. Telford, Penn.sybaoin. 
600 White Leghorn Breeders, one year old, 
$1.( 0 each. 10 Weeks’Old Pullets, Aug. 10th 
delivery,Sl.OOeacn and up. Thousands ready. 
HUMMER’S POULTRY EARM 
FRENCHTOWN, N. J., R. 1 
TOM BARRON PEDIGREE STRAIN 
S. C. White Leghorns exclusively. Nice, healthy pullets 
and cockerels, lOvveeksold, $1.00:12 weeks old,$1.25 each. 
FEEK’S WHITE LEGHORN FARM, CLYDE, N. Y. 
hillpot pyipice 
DUALITY L^rilLsfXa 
Post Prepaid. Safe delivery guaranteed 
anywhere east of Mississippi River. 
REDUCED PRICES-PROMPT DELIVERIES 
100 50 25 Barred Rocks $13.00 $7.00 $3.75 
White Leghorns $10.00 $5.50 $3.00 R. I. Reds 15.00 7.75 4.00 
Black Leghorns 10 00 5.50 3.00 White Rocks 13.00 7.00 3.75 
Brown Leghorns 10.00 5.50 3.00 White Wyandottes 18.00 9.25 4.75 
W. F. HILLPOT Box 29, Frenchtown, N. J. 
