Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1892 — THE POULTRY-YARD. [ARTICLE]

THE POULTRY-YARD.

Uree<l and Weight. 4 Although the Brahmas and Cochins aie considered larger than the Plymouth Rocks, yet the latter are but little less in weight than the Asiatics; the Plymouth Rocks, as a rule, always weigh heavier than they appear; we have known crosses of the Plymouth Rock and Brahmas to weigh as much as twelve pounds, which is a weight not easily attained by any class of fowls; just here we will say to our readers that weight does not indicate merit in a fowl alwaytj; for instanoe, it takes time to maks heavy growth and size, which, of course, is a bar to early laying. There is some advantage in having a pullet to come in early for laying, as she will often lhy enough eggs to compensate for lack of weight and if she begins in the fall the eggs will come at a time when prices are up. Plymouth Rocks fatten very rapidly after they aie matured, and should be carefully fed with a view to avoid such condition, as an over-fat fowl will not lay well, and, besides, they begin to set after laying only a small number. —Exchange.