Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1912 — PURE BRED FOWLS FAVORED [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PURE BRED FOWLS FAVORED

They Will Realize Good Profits If Properly Cared For—lnterestinfl Work for Farmer. If. In writing on the old. old subject of the advantages of raising pure-bred fowls I can Influence even one fanner of the southern or eastern territory to discard the old flocks and in its place raise stock which will be a credit to himself and the section of the country in which he lives, I will indeed feel that I have not wasted time and space, says a writer in the Atlantic Poultry Journal. There is no doubt as to the stability of the poultry industry. The tendency In all of the large cities is toward suburban homes and the pursuit of rustic labors as a pastime. Poultry forms one of the most pleasant diversions for these small farmers, and the initial stock must constantly be supplied. Any man who produces birds good enough to take premiums at the fall and winter shows and then advertises eggs and stock for sale, will meet with little difficulty in disposing of them. Any business, by careful attention and intelligent management can be made successful and the poultry industry is no exception. , With a little careful reading any farmer can learn how to improve his stock and profits, and he will soon find that poultry raising is a very interesting part of the farm work, as well as one which amply repays for the amount of labor and money expended? : , The slow steady growth of a flock of’poultry is more to be desired than a large investment in fancy stock without previous experience. Study just what line of the poultry business is best suited to your local environment and then get to work and see what can be done with the proposi-

tion. A mongrel hen might, in an occasional instance, lay as many eggs as one that is pure-bred; but the flock will not live up to the standard set by the pure-bred fowls.

White Plymouth Rock.