Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 December 1906 — POULTRY AND THE FARMER. [ARTICLE]

POULTRY AND THE FARMER.

It is a well established fact that more diversified farming must be done to keep pace with the rapid advances in land values and farm expenditures. There are many ways in which this syte'tem can be helped along. Bat one that especially deserves more attention and is capable of an almost endless expansion is the poultry department. The sale of a basket of eggs once a week is such a trivial affair that the average farmer pays little attention until it becomes conspicuous by its absence and he is reminded by his better half that the grocery bill is not quite balanced, yet the reveuues derived from this source in the United States in a year is something stupendous. To what proportions this sum could be increased by proper care, feed and improvement in breeds iB beyond all imagination. To this end let us suggest that you subscribe for an up-to-date poultry paper. It is not enough to be satisfied with what can be gleaned from the poultry columns of an agricultural or home paper, though good it may be, it is insufficient. If you do not care to read a poultry paper yourself, get it for your boy or girl. Articles from the pen of breeders who have made a great suhoess—there is at least one in Indiana whose annual income amounts to ten thousand dollars—giving their methods on

such practical subjects as: How large a flock to keep together for best results? How to build the most convenient poultry houses? One that will be just the right size for a giyen number of hens without any waste in material, and the least possible labor in keeping it free from parasites. What to feed the chicks? What to feed the growing stock? What and how to feed for eggs when eggs are scarce? And many other worthy subjects can not help but arouse interest. 8 uch a paper or magazine will soon become a treat twelve times a year. Another thing, you should attend your home poultry show. It is a revival of enthusiasm and rivalry among the breeders, and it is enjoyed by those who pride themselves in having the best and showing it in the very best condition. The selection of a certain breed is largely a matter of choice more than of merit. They are all good; some are better adapted to certain conditions than others. No matter what one may be your favorite, if you will give it the best care you know and can learn they will help mightly the profit side of your farm account. *„*