Points in Poultry Rearing.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2867, 27 November 1890, Page 4

Points in Poultry Rearing.

The following are from tho roport of the Central Experiment farm, Ottawa, Canada; — 1. Make hens lay when eggs aro dearest.

2. Breed stock when eggs are cheap. 3. Keep a non-sitting breed to lay when sitters aro hatching, and pay expenses of the latter. 4. Breed as many chickens as possible and as early as possible. They all represent so much money. 5. Keep all the pullets. They are worth 2 dol. each as prospective early winter layers. 6. Kill, or otherwise dispose of all hens after 3 years of age. 7. Breed the best flesh formers for market. Feed thera up to as great a weight aB possible. S. Well fattened, well dressed poultry will bring the best prices from the best customers.

9. If not accustomed to poultry, begin with a small number. Learn to make a success of tho few, them go on with a large number. 10. Do uot neglect the little essentials to success, such as lime, gravel, meat, plenty of clear water, green food, dust bath, &c., regularly supplied to layers. 11. Keep strict account of every cent of expenditure and receipts. Charge the poultry with all expenses and credit them with all receipts. Tho droppings at 75 cents per barrel will go a long way to pay feed.

12. Market gardenors and dairymen are particularly well situated to permit of their dealing profitably in poultry. The former have spare time iu winter; the latter are among the best customers iu the city everyday.