Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 1, Number 12, DeMotte, Jasper County, 13 October 1932 — Cost of Raising Flock Must Be Given Thought [ARTICLE]

Cost of Raising Flock Must Be Given Thought

The four most important factors to considered if broilers and pullets are to be raised at a low cost are the quality of the chicks, the quality and efficiency of the brooding equipment, the feed used, and the sanitation. Quality of chicks comes first, because nothing gives a poorer start toward low production costs than cheap chicks from untested stock. Brooding equipment is next in line, and quality and efficiency rather than low price should govern one’s choice. Well-made equipment will lower the overhead by giving years of satisfactory service. Feed, which is approximately 50 per cents of the brooding cost, should be bought in large quantities at cash prices to take advantage of all savings. Store the feed carefully, away from rats and mice. Eliminate waste by using efficient feed hoppers. A sanitary program will do much to lower brooding and rearing mortality. Follow the up-to-date practices recommended by the poultry department experts at Michigan State college.--Missouri Farmer.