Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-30
POULTRY
Hof to Make This In dustry Pleasant ana
Profitable.

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| a short article like this we can
MOTIVE the necessary advice how to
mae poultry profitable. We can,
no ever, give a summary Of the lead
inaoints and principles which under
lie nd govern the whole superstruct-
urdof poultry culture. To be sue
cesall, m must have a liking for the
pur4it, and willing to devote a share
OF hl time to their comfort. health
and foductiyencss, This is a strong
pointn favor of the breeder, and the
one no follows this ont at all times
and all seasons may rest assured he
is oythe high path.
A important point is to procure a
GOO stock to begin with. All our
stadard varieties have special merits,
bulsome r better than others for the
rpgh usage of the farm. Good, healthy
fgls in the beginning, and possessing
qNities of utility, yigor and hardi-
nei, are the most desirable and salts
faory to the non-fancier. 1t is wis
d'q to purchase good stock. although
ne pay think he is paying dear for
nrNhlstlc." OF cOurse it is not OK
peed that n should expend a large
suIfOr a pair, trio, or pen of rood
biT. Failing in this, n or two set
tins of eggs from a good, reliable
breier will give a start.
Acommodations for the convenience
andfell being Of the flock is another
imprtant point, They should have
as inch liberty as it is possible to give
the1 both on the score of economy
and enetit to health. 1t is not ncces-
saryo give unlimited range, because
fowl seldom forage out of sight of
their quarters. They should not be
crow9d on their runs nor on their
roos, for close contact by day and
nigh eventually brings on mischief,
besies lowering their condition and
Undermining their health.
lts not necessary to build expen-
siv houses, a plain and comfortable
plae is all they need. A palace or
hoal is all the same to fowls if they
hac plenty of light, pure air, a dust
lntplace and room to take agreeable
excise, All these are essential to
heith, contentment and enjoyment.
lnwinter their quarters should be
mae warm and there are many ways
to o that by II little ingenuity and a
few hours work. If nothing more.
con stalks, damaged hay or straw
plsed around the house would keep
on great deal of cold, or lining in
sic with tarred cardboard, which is
chap, would also make "a great differ
T in the temperature and be a say
in OF food and a stimulant TO o
pDduction.
Food is an important consideration.
Many persons who feed, day in and
dy out through the year, on hard
ccn without a change, wonder why
teir fowls do not lay. They weigh
navy, shaking in fat, and their combs
ad heads would indicate a LAYING
cndition. Fowls should havea variety
o food, coarse and fine and bulky, too,
te 70 well. Corn, as a staple food, is
po,r stuff for egg production. 1t is
fatening and heating, but deficient in
egg properties. Wheat, oats, buck
what, barley, middlings and bran are
bes for eggs; to these should be added
cloer or rowan, potatoes, turnips,
cabbage or carrots for green food in
wintr. A little fresh meat is good a
few tines a week. They should not
be fedtoo much. A warn mess cold
mornings helps. 1t may be made of
par middlings and bran, potatoes or
scraps from the kitchen, some cracked
corn ~ oats scattered on chat, or other
loose stuff for the midday lunch. and
wheat and corn or barley for supper.
Give item water regularly and keen
the pla'e clean. -Western Plowman.