Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
NoVIcEs' BEGINNINGS

A visit to the big shows in the coun-
try give the budding fancier an idea of
the points that are needed for bird to
win. Everyone must remember that
the beginner today is the experienced
fancier of the future, and it should
encourage all who contemplate taking
up the keeping of live stock. All have
started from the same mark. One has,
however, the advantage of big pocket,
while hundreds of the keen fanciers
have little capital at their command.
With the latter it may take more time
in getting to the top for every one who
has grit and determination. Many of
the most noted breeders of today
started in a small way, with small
means, and in some cases small ideas,
but success having crowned their ef-
forts in the early stages, they have
gone on and made fame for themselves.
The idea that the fancy is overcrowd-
ed is an erroneous one, for there neNe er
was time when the enthusiastic could
make more headway than today. Shows
are more numerous than ever, hence
the chances of coming to the front are
greater, and the demand for good stock
is an increasing one.
One Is frequently asked advice on all
points that affect the beginner May
say that the falling off and the fail ng
of so many novices is that t ey pre-
learned the first rudiments of the busi-
ness. After years of hard practical
experience both in breeding and ex-
hibiting, there is much to learn AMI
when a new hand starts off with the
idea that after twelve months of poul-
try keeping he knows all there Is to
know, he makes the greatest mistake
of his life. He has not found his feet
let alone practical experience he gains,
the more he will discover that there are
still many details to be mastered. One
is often asked the best way of getting
into the fancy. This must, of course,
depend on the amount that one can
expend upon the first lot of birds. To
the man who has only small amount
of cash to put down at once he needs
to be careful to see that it is spent in
the most advantageous way. Now, may
| advise such beginner to place him
self in the hands of well-known breed
ers and state clearly what he is and
what he requires, and not at the outset
to go in for the best quality. After
the first year he will have had some
experience with the breed of his choice
and begin to learn some of the sal ent
features of the bird, and can then
form a better idea as to. the needs of
the breeding pen.
NOYICEs' SUCCESS
In an earlier sentence l ADVISE deal
ing with a good breeder. BY this
method the old hand is placed on his
mettle, and he will soon say what he
can do for the means at disposal He
is put on his honor and the reputation
of our leading men is worth more than
the small amount of moderate breed
ing hen. If the price allowed is too
low, they will say so, and will advise
a way out of the difficulty. In some
cases breeding hens have been out of
question, but setting of eggs has
changed hands. That will give the
new hand a reasonable start, even If
the vender has wanted the first pick
of the chicks. The blood of more left
is good enough to go on with; and
many a time has formed the nucleus
of a famous stock. Do not despise the
day of small things, but go at it with
a will, and am certain that success