Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 269, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 November 1918 — FOR POULTRY GROWERS [ARTICLE]

FOR POULTRY GROWERS

Don’t forget that the hen is finder unnatural conditions during the winter, and that summer is ideal weather for egg production. Try to imitate this condition as nearly as possible. Do everything within your power to make the bird comfortable. Don’t merely house her; give her a home and care for her. ~ t"

One reason why many poultry keepers fall to get eggs is because they fail to interest their birds. By that is meant they fail to give them sufficient litter on the floor and to feed them their grain in this, so as to keep them working for It all day. Keep their minds as well as their bodies engaged, and the hens will be happy, contented and will produce more eggs. The ideal method for feeding is to give them a little feed frequently in the litter, to keep them constantly alert and active. The feeding of a little stimulant, such as onion tops or occasionally a feed of hot, wet mash, or a change to some sprouted oats, fresh, green-cut bone, or In fact anything that the bird relishes, acts as an appetiser, and not only Is effective in producing more eggs, but also actually develops the Interest of the caretaker or feeder to the point that he will give bis birds other care. Know the individuals in your fiockotnd try to satisfy their needs. Remember, they are under artificial conditions during the winter. • '