Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-09-15
CULLINC Chicks
should Be SOLD
FAMOUS CHICkI1N RAISERS DIS
CusS PROPER METHODS on
TREATING NIM STOCK.
ADVICE FOR POULTRYISTS
shndardiling Recommended aud "a
Strict Observance of breed
ing Rules Made Imperative.

It's not quite time 20 dispose Of all
the surplus stock, but wlling mover
begins too soon, and If good markets
are handy, II is as wen TO dispose of
the sittcrs. that are culs just as soon
as they become broody, Sell sitting
hens, sure, If you can SCH them within
a few days, for hen IL in good shape
when she first gets broody. discourse,
II necessary to keep her several days,
she should be confined In a roumy
coop with plenty Of feed and water
at hand. what are the culls? In
some nocks It is easier 10 tell them
than the others,
There is a standard for any and all
breeds, the idea is 10 work as near the
standard Of whatever breed you hsvo
as can conveniently bee done.
while II is not wise 10 be too par
ticular about the feathers, It is wen TO
try to keep the flock as uniform in
appearance as possible.
with many of the older breeds this
is not difficult, with some Of the newer
breeds, especially those made up Of
several diverse sorts, there is more
difficulty in the way.
The Rhode Island Reds are strill-
ing example Of this, They often throw
back to quite light feathers, showing
the Red characteristics, only In the
general shape. neck and tail feathers
and clean yellow legs. While many
Of these light colorcd hens are among
the best, as is the ease in our nock,
II is not wise TO retain such hens fol
BREEDERS SO here Is one sort to Gull
out.
ThCn the ones that are either un-
der or over weight when in normal
condition. all the ill-shaped ones,
whether of the body crooked toes,
or wry tails this cannot always be
told with the pullots, unless extra
early ones, excepting the crooked
toes, but is always easily told among
the ycarlings.
All that show Of color in the shanks
or feet few off colors among the
hens will result in many off colors in
next years hatch, and it is for these
the culling is principally done.
All lazy hens must be discarded and
all that are persistent Sitters also it
is well to dispose Of all Quarrclsome
ones, or fighters.
If one will use care in culling and
Gull closely they will be able TO no.
tice great improvement in next sea-
sons pullets; few years Of this care
full culling will result in very fine
flock even if not d show lloclsi will
be one which YOU win delight In show
ing to any and all comers.
Always procure as fine males as
possible to use with your flock, and
for various reasons, it is best to Sc
cure these before cold weather, how
ever, have ,he premises clear of all
growers before turning loose the new
roosters.
IT is much better to secure one more
than will be needed often accident
will cause the loss of one, and it IS
much better to feed and care for an
extra bird a few months, than to have
the bother and trouble Of securing one
in the spring. If not needed, it Is
usually an easy matter to dispose Of
an extra bird.
Gull the pullets just as soon as pos
sible, and always dispose of the roost-
ers, except the fine ones for breeding,
just as soon as they are large enough
for the table. This is best for profit,
then it gives more room.