Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
SOME INTERESTING INQUIRIES.

I think the most interesting and most
valuable part OF an agricultural paper Is
the Inquiry Department" II properly
conducted II the readers OF the paper
win take advantage OF the opportunity
given them 70 ask questions relating 70
6 any feature OF their business affairs about
which they may not feel fully posted. and
II the editor viii serve that department
OF his paper faithfully and TO the best OF
MS ability, 1t can be made highly profit
able TO all the readers Many man mas
found in the Inquiry Department cues
lions and answers covering matters about
which he had already been anxious 10
learn.
The sTnouiry Department of this paper
has grown steadily within the last twelve
months and subscribers are cordially In
vited TO make inquiries weekly upon all
matters pertaining 70 the field, farm or
garden. about which they desire informa-
ton. Replies 10 inquiries viii always be
cheerfully given. and information viii be
furnished as fully as possible Some in
ouiries require considerable research in
formulating proper answer. but the time
employed in searching out such informa-
ton Is well spent and Is never regretted
The editor desires. therefore. 20 impress
upon all subscribers that they need feel
no hesitancy or embarrassment about
coming into the Inquiry Department"
The following are some interesting In
Quiries which came I'm today and which
90 to make up the reading matter Of our
farm department. for this issue:
~ y. 2, Nelson. Ga."-While am not
q farmer enjoy reading your Talks with
Farmers and believe that through your
columns in The Semi-Weekly Journal
great good is being done all over our state
IN every department Of farm work.
Without taking. too much uf your valu-
able space I would be glad 10 ask a few
z4vmmfa uuazffuwz last winter i hnught
trio Of White Plymouth Rock chickens.
From these three we now have some
thing over 40 spring chickens We are
well pleased with this breed and wish TO
raise White Plymouth Rock exclusively;
not for breeders OF fancy fowl nor for
general market. but for the tooth
ny chicken lot Is 20xs0 feet. excluding
but adjoining good house ska IL feet.
IN this space OF LOO square feet the
chickens are confined nearly all the time
but I'm winter can let them run for several
minutes or an hour every day on half
acre grain patch.
L Under these circumstances and as
sunning that the yard and house are kept
clean that plenty OF food and fresh water
are properly provided how many hens
would you advise me 20 keep 10 get the
best results IN chickens and eggs for
home use2
?. Would you advise disposlng Of all my
cockerels and getting one from another
breeder. thus avoiding ''in-and-in" breed
ng or just keep a cockerel Of my own
raisinE2
(. Do Belgian hares require more care
OF more expensive feed than chickens?
L To say nothing OF the profit in raising
and selling Belgian hares. are they profit
able for home consumption when you pay
500 for a pair 20 begin with7
5. Where can I get young shepherd
dog2
Hone soon TO see an answer 20 the above
questions IN The Journal
Answer: II Is never a good plan 10 con-
fine poultry IN too close quarters Even
with the best Of care they cannot stand
crowding either in buildings or I'm yards.
Where the premises they occupy. however.
are kept nice and clean the year round
and the fowls are furnished with such
varieties Of food as required and plenty of
fresh water given. success may be had
in dealing with a small flock. You could
not manage successfully over 10 hens on
a the size lot referred TO. nor would II be
advisable 20 keep a larger number in your
poultry house. With ten hens Of the Ply
mouth Rock variety you should. with
proper care and attention. raise enough
chickens 10 provide your table amply
through the spring and summer. I'm and
in breeding Is never desirable or profita-
bic IL persisted IN for many generations.
8 Ii "A decidedly preferable 10 infuse new
blood IN your flock every two or three
years, OF as you make changes I'm your
hens When in a confined lot poultry
must be supplied with grass. meat and
crushed shells. In other words. the hens