POULTRY NOTES
(isy titihcarian.) In a recent leaderette in this paper some wonder was expressed \vJiy new markets were wanteu for poultry and eggs. A new market for poultry is not wanted, at present, but for eggs in the summer, for several mcutiLS there, is undoubtedly room tor export. Unless the producer of eggs obtains a remunerative price for ins eggs all the year, lie has little margin 01.prolit to show, wiuie tuo cost of production is so great. Moreover, putting asido the question of higher prices, there is the steadying of the market, which is such an important factor. Owing to export, butter and mea-D vary but little all the year round, while eggs are up and down, rising and falling often in tiie same week, deteriorating business, and no gain to anybody. A steady, uniform price, or nearly so, means a steadier demand and probably an increased one. it was very gratifying to note that tho recent poultry deputation to Mr Massey emphasised tho importance or stamping preserved eggs. Id is only those, periiapsj who are intimately concerned with the selling of eggs who realise the juggling that takes place every winter, by mixing preserved and* fresh eggs together, and it is to be devoutly hoped that tho matter will not bo allowed to rest until legislation has been effected in this direction.
Tho laxity of tho Bailiviiy Department in returning promptly empty egg crates requires the exercising of a Jobian philosophy amongst poultry keepers. A little more speed would not upset the country's welfare. Wo hoar, on the most unimpeachable authority, that one of tho largest egg producers in the Lower Hutt has been converted to tho Egg Circle movement. This will, wo are sure, in a short space cf time givo a very substantial impetus to co-operation. Mr J. B. Merrett's little booklet, "Poultry for Profit," has reached us, and wo'have no .hesitation in recommending it to beginners. To those of us who personally know the author, its writing appeals strongly, as it is redolent of his manner in speaking—quick, sharp, concise, and to tho point. There is no unnecessary palaver, hut the beginner can get, from , its pages, right to the heart of tilings. Tho work does not set out to teach "grandmothers to suck eggs," or. in other words, does not cater for the experienced man, though there are somo hints in it which many who have, heen some years at the business could do with. Ifc tolls how to start, and to start right, different to the ordinary methods advocated, and coming from a man who practises what he preaches, is to be relied on. All may not agree with his views, but that in no way detracts from the valuable information contained in his bcok. A modest sixpence sent to the author, Bex 08S, Ohristchurch, will bring the book to your door. Tho work does not deal with ducks, being confined entirely to fowls, and the author carefully states that "it is not the purpose of these articles to indr.ee beginners to think there is a fortune in pou'try-keeping, '. ut rather to warn them cf the pitfalls." Amateurs in '\neuhatir work are wlvised to pav particular attention to tho c-aro of the lamp. It should be noticed whether th"> wick is of sufficient length to ocatch the oil for [ twenty-four hours, otherwise the lamp may go out and so sooil the eggs. Tho wick should also bo washed veil after every eouplo of hatches and like-«-i«o the buriipr of the lamp too. The small ,ni:r hoW p-o .not to bocome clogged, causing th-e flame to flicker, if neglected.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10710, 2 September 1912, Page 7
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606POULTRY NOTES Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10710, 2 September 1912, Page 7
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