The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-28

formed easily and thoroughly. The writer
prefers where possible to have plenty Of
earth beneath the feet OF his fowls and when
using either boards or cement covers them
at intervals with several inches OF fresh
loan or sand. Gravel is not suitable for
this purpose.
While the cleaning is in process brush
the dirt from the top OF all projections
and the dust and cobwebs from the walls.
This does away with comfortable quarters
for certain parasites and disease germs.
Use the disinfectant on the entire interior
surface of the building. using wide brush
or. better. powerful spray pump.
Replace broken glass in the windows
and see that the sash work easily. See
that all cloth covered frames are in good
condition. the cloth uniform and suitable
for another seasons use.
Carefully secure the wire netting in par
titions and over wall openings so the birds
cannot pass through or be injured by loose
ends Of projecting wire. Many a bright
eye has been dulled through neglect of this
simple precau ton.
Fix all hinges and catches so they will
work easily and surely. Remove or secure
anything which may fall upon and inJurs
the @ took
II the building IL to be- whitewashed
take advantage OF a hot day. when IL will
dry quickly. Ordinary whitewash II made
by shaking quicklne in water at the rate
OF five pounds of lime to u gallon of water.
After shaking for an hour or two more
water IL added until the mixture IL Of the
right consistency TO use.
A durable wbitewash. really paint.
il made In the following manner: Stake
one-half bushel of qucklime in siI gallons
OF hot water. In separate receptacle dis
anlya mound tahla salt and half
pound Of sulphate OF zinc In gallon of boil
ing water. MIX the two solutions and
stir In a gallon OF skim milk.
This ineI pensivs paint will stand expos
ure to weather and give good service.
IL does not rub on as freely as the common
whitewash.
There is also much TO be done outside.
On poultry plants where rubbish IL not
Systematically removed there is always
an accumulation OF valueless odds and
ends which should be disposed of. Piles
OF lumber or brush are great shelters for
rats and other destructive verrnn. Clean
them out.
Look after the poultry fencing Replace
or repair sagging gates. Patch up the
holes Renew broken or rotten fence posts.
There will he less time for this work next
spring when the rush Is on again. and fail
ure TO attend to II may mean mixed breed
ing pens just at tho time when the eggs
are most wanted
Pay special attention to drainage. Clean
out bitches which are filled up and
dig new ones where necessary. Bank
up the earth around the foundations
OF oil buildings in order that the surface
water will be turned away from them.
When surface water gets underneath "a
building with an earth floor II will always
work to the surface. and the dreaded damp
ness appears.
II is a simple matter to scoop out broad
shallow bitches which will carry all water
away from the buildings and keep them
and their immediate, surroundings in clean,
mean muddy feet for the hens. and the latter
will see to II that some of the dirt goes on
the shells of the eggs. II Is easier to dig
a few bitches than to put the eggs in market
Arrange to cultivate the bare yards
and get them seeded down early, Get a
the early frosts. This means freedom
supplies tho needed green food Wei into
There is one more important matter
which should be attended to before the
fall rains begin. Put under cover a liberal
supply OF tne dry earth for use in the
breeders. when the late winter and early
spring chicks appear. At that season OF
the year It is almost impossible 70 secure
supply and many brood OF chicks has
suffered for this reason
The poultryman should, OF all men,
realize the truth of the old saw which in
forms us that "a stitch In time saves nine
That success In this line comes to those
who are forehanded, who ward of dangers
and. anticipating the needs Of their fiocks
have everything In readiness for immedi-
ate use when wanted.
This must not be construed as meaning
that the growing stock should be neg
lined above, The youngsters must have
every attention, but spare time may well
| be devoted to preparing for their we'll
being after they come to productive matur.
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| Copyright. 1914. BY Mdtos- Mems ADV. Co.