Poultry Notes.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 153, 6 May 1909, Page 4

Poultry Notes.

There is no single thing of sacb an •id to secure a satisfactory egg yield in winter as green cot bone, and it is equally valuable in aiding bena through the moulting season, and starting tbens laying again. It is also a great aid in bringing pullets to maturity and making them good winter layers.

The male bird baa no influence over egg production. Bone replaces, as near aa may be, the insect life, especially the hard shelled beetles, which poultry, in a state of nature, pick up.

The poultry and poultry owner that scratch around lively will later have something to cackle over.

Under all circumstances stored eggs should be kept in as cool a place as possible. Frequent changes of temperature jnust also be avoided.

On cold raw mornings it is best to keep the hens in dry scratching sheds. Only hatch the eggs from the best layers if you want to build up a laying strain.

Blood meal mixed in with the morning meal is good for promoting egg production.

Prepare for batching operations. Eggs of the heavy breeds should be put down early.

ObJerve economy in feeding, but don't spare good nutritious food to provable layers.

Observe the hens which lay during the moult, they will be your best and persistent layers.

Have you ever tried a "chicken in the pot," if not,Jtry one. One of the choicest of dishes.

Don't forget that prolific laying is largely a matter of breeding, combined with judicious feeding.

Don't waste the scraps from the table. Feed them mixed in the morning meal, scald and feed hot.