Milford chronicle., 1915-11-12
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NOTIFIED ANCONAS
By J. H. McFAUL, Jr.
(AH Rights ReSerVed

remedy for poisons that might be picked
up by the fowls and is the only thing
known that will effect cure. It should
always be kept before the fowls, but
would suggest that the quantity be small,
as it has a tendency to absorb impuri-
ties. For this reason it should be kept
tightly closed, save from where it is
picked out by the fowls.
Hens that are allowed to remain idle
will become Indifferent and will not pro-
duce, at least but little. In fact, hens
will only yield profit in accordance
with how they are treated If your
treatment of them is of a careless and
indifferent nature. and their wants not
supplied, they will soon cease to supply
your want for fresh eggs. Remember
that they will not stand neglect-if you
are wise, you will profit by this tip.
The use of kerosene about the poultry
plant is one to be greatly encouraged
rather than disproved. This is probably
the most valuable thing to haYe about
the place and there are many reasons
why every poultryman should always
keep close at hand quantity of kerosene
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Its use proves a simple remedy for
troubles which are common among
fowls. AS lice killer it is invaluable.
Wash the roosts frequently with it,
spray it into the crevices and this most
dreaded pest can be held in check,
Mixed with sweet oil, the kerosene form
ing two-thirds of the mixture. it will be
found to be an excellent remedy for
colds. Inject the mixture into the nos
trils, roof of the mouth and into the
corners of the eyes of all fowls affected,
and watch the results. What, scaly
legs? Don't worry, kerosene will sure
ly cure. Mix two-thirds water and one.
third kerosene and apply to the legs Of
fowls suffering with scaly legs and the
will soon disappear. The best
way to apply it for this infection is by
placing the mixture into q pail and
then dipping the legs of the bird into it. |
For perfect cure. and the removal of
every trace of the imperfection, only |
two or three dippings is required. Head
lice, which are the worst enemies of the |
little chicks, may be driven off by the |
use of kerosene and lard, and likewise |
it will drive off body lice. Care should |
be taken, however, in not getting too
much kerosene in the lard. The proper
tion is about ten drops to teaspoonful
Of lard
The time will soon be here, if it has
not already arrived, when the pullets
should start producing. If you have not
Kept them growing continually since
their babyhood, don't expect much from
them. If you have, however, and they
are a little slow, then it might be well to
push them a trifie at this time. Feed
we'll on good grain, scattered in litter,
and some good mash food. A small
mount of mash food each day, as well
IS green food, and good wholesome
yrain of the balanced sort should be
sufficient to start them in a short while.
Feed for eggs and you will get them
,ut don't expect them unless you do.
Boiled pumpkins naked with bran is
favorite food with the hens and aids
in making a bigger and
,etter egg yield. These may be gotten
heap at this season of the year and you
will do we'll to feed them.
Next week we will endeavor to give
ome interesting points on the beautiful
Rhode Island Reds. at present q very
popular breed.