Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 127, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 May 1919 — TIPS FOR POULTRY GROWERS [ARTICLE]

TIPS FOR POULTRY GROWERS

Those who neglectlto for their hens during the trying summer months are likely to regret it. The fowls must have comfort as well as food. If the yards have no shade it will pay to provide it even though It takes .some time and labor. Shade is regarded as one of the important items in the care of the flock for the summer. - When the hot days come on many poultry breeders transfer the hens and young chickens to the orchard or to a woodlot. here shade is not available a temporary structure six by ten feet square and four is erected ; this is covered with burlap or canvas. An ideal place for young fowls is near to the edge of a corn fi?ld where they can have shade, scratching places and can find many insects.