Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 April 1919 — GRIT NECESSARY FOR FOWLS [ARTICLE]

GRIT NECESSARY FOR FOWLS

Hopper Feeding Saves Labor and Furnishes Desirable Supplementary Feed for Hens. Ground feeds are necessary for most efficient digestion in poultry. Hopper feeding saves labor and furnishes the necessary supplementary feed at all times. There is no danger of poultry overeating on ground feeds fed dry in a hopper. The University of Missouri college of agriculture Is recommending the hopper as a labor saver in the poultry yard. Limestone grit or oyster shell Is also necessary for laying hens. A laying hen requires large quantities of shellrtiaking material. Nearly all of this must come from the grit and shell she eats. It is poor economy not to keep a liberal supply accessible. One extra egg a year will pay the bill. It returns the money invested a hundred fold. Chickens raised on range can be produced tnuch more economically than those kept closely confined around the farm buildings. Not only is less feed required, but the danger from disease is reduced. The edge of the cornfield makes an Ideal poultry range. Chickens grow best on plowed ground and the corn furnishes shade, which is essential during the summer. Under such conditions, a pound of chicken can be produced from three to four pounds of grain.