The sun., 1914-09-27

may prontably be attended to at this
season Consider the following
Judging from the great popular interest
being taken In the various laying COM
petitions and the records made by ind-
vidual hens, a vast number OF poultry
plants Will be equipped this year with
trap nests. These appliances should be
installed al once. 1t Is especially de-
sirable to Identify the early layers. ~
these are likely to make the highest
records and certainly will produce eggs
having the greatest value. Any delay In
getting the nests into operation causes
loss of these important records
There IL also sufficient evidence TO force
one to believe that many poultrymen will
adopt automatic feeders this season as a
means OF saving labor. The remarkable
records made at the laying competition
plants where the birds are fed but once
week have clearly demonstrated that
the old time-consuming method OF feed
ing little and often" 10 not necessary to
heavy egg production.
II machines Of this kind are to he
used, the quicker they are placed In the
pens the better. Let the pullets become
accustomed TO them from the very start.
Then there will be no possible checking
Of laying after It has orNe begun.
\ good supply OF litter will be needed
right through the winter until the com
UE Oh tprlnR HakeS IL possible Tor the
irds to get out OF doors again. Provide
or this now, when II can most cheaply
nd easily be secured. on large poultry
arms. straw. coarse hay or shredded
'orn fodder are most used. The poultry
nan who Is operating on a small scale
viii find autumn leaves entirely salts
factory. These may be gathered in
woods or fields. In city streets or parks
and packed into feed sacks. When
stored in dry place. even the house
cellar. they are not offensive and will be
ready for use when needed
Provision should be made for the green
food required for the next few months.
Cabbage and mangolds (cattie beets) are
best on the farm these may be stored
in vegetable pits or cellars Those who
are compelled TO purchase their greens
can usually do so TO best advantage in
the fall Market gardeners will usually
sell their soft and split cabbages at low
prices. Beets may be bought direct from
the field more cheaply than after they
have been stored. The problem OF stor-
ing a supply is not serious one. The
main point is 10 secure II and thus avoid
later disappointment
Tary next spring. before the earth
has dried out. dry dirt Will be needed for
use on brooder floors. store some away
now. II is much easier and certainly
pleaSanter 10 snoNel IL 1rOrn DdrTfl OF
bin when wanted than to dry out wet
earth In the oven. as so many chick
growers do each spring.
Poultry manure Is the most valuable
fertilizer produced by n domestic stock.
The farmer and market gardener can
proiitably use IL In great many ways
Even those who have merely a patch OF
lawn or small home garden will find II
valuable. Provide a dry place 10 store
this material In order that II may not
be deteriorated through the action OF the
elements Barrels kept under cover or
a large hin with SLATED sides and tight
roof viii serve admirably.
The poultrymen who make good. whose
rocks yearly pay nice profits. are those
who anticipate the needs OF their fowls.
who keep their work up to the minute.
Make il rule 10 push your work don't
| let your work push you.
Copyright, 1914, by Mntos-M'ns ADV.
| Co, Inc.