MONEY IN POULTRY.
QIJB of the most successful as weU as beirig- qne gf the mqst extensive ' pou'lfr^ establishments in the district (siye the Manawatu Standard) is located at Oroua Downes. The farm is stocked with over 3000 head of poultry, and being run on most up-to-date lines is a good example of how this industry can be turned to very profitable account Mth the right man^erpent. With a fixed selling prices • for eggs throughout the year, the owner's''retiirhs1 !this soasoh have averaged from £90 to £100 per montl), the highest monthly receipts y^t reached being £%QQ. In spite pf tl;e b.igH cost pf grain an/l feed''generally, the owner expects to haye a turnover of £1000 for the present s.@iso.i.
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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 1 March 1917, Page 2
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120MONEY IN POULTRY. Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 1 March 1917, Page 2
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