Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-25

shell supplies the much needed lime,
which is largely used in the manufac-
ture of the shell of the egg.
Grains Supply Heat and Energy
Grains such as corn, wheat and oats
are among the most economical
sources of body heat and energy. They |
contain much fat and the starchy
nutrients, which must be supplied in
the proper proportion for the best re-
suits.
Birds running on an extended range
which is covered with luXuriant vege-
tation and shade do not require the /
constant attention to feeding that is
necessary where they are confined to I
small bare yards in suburban COM |
munities or even in cities. The free |
range flock gets many grubs and in |
sects which, in themselves, contain /
much protein. They also get many !
weed seeds and particles of grass and
grit. which supply a large part of the |
required ration. The problem of the /
feder of the confined flock becomes |
then much more complicated.
With a clear understanding of the
above uses and needs of common
feeds, the problem is to find the eco
nomical source of them and to pro-
vide them in a manner which Will
keep the birds healthy and vigorous.
Feeding requires only common sense.
Auy OlS WHO Is WILING 10 STUDY his
birds, become acquainted with their
bodily needs and observe the condi
ton of the individuals, will have sue
cess assured from the start.
Dry Mash Safest and Best
When feeding the home flock use
the dry mash system. The birds have
the mash before them in self-feeding
hoppers and can then balance their
rations to suit their own particular
de af1 eI, I.
mented with good cracked grain ra
ton which can be fed twice a day in
deep litter on the floor of the house.
Do not use grain hoppers, but visit
the pen in person early morning and
late afternoon and when feeding the
/ quainted with them Much can be
gained in this way toward securing
practical knowledge about the man
agement of a flock.
When planning the ration, use moth
ing but the common, wholesome
grains, which can be purchased rea-
sonably in the local markets. 1t is inn
possible to give any best" ration for
all locations or for all seasons or all
breeds, but the following suggestions
will aid the poultrykeeper to plan from
available feeds the best combination.
properly planned dry mash should
contain a number of different in
gradients to give variety to the ration.
Variety increases the palatability of
/ the feed and induces the flock to eat
more. The following ingredients can
| we'll be used in a mash in the approxi-
| mate amounts as given:
Wneat oran 200 lbs.
wheat middlfngs 200 lbs.
GROUND oats 100 lbs.
Gluten meal ..............10 lbs.
SorHileal ........ 1OO lbs.
Ground alfalfa 100 lbs.
To these amounts should be added
10 per cent of meat scrap and 10 per
cent. of bone meal or 10 per cent of
! fish scrap, whichever is most avail
able.
This mash can be mixed in small or
large quantities, depending upon the
/ facilities of the poultryman. The
proportion of the ingredients should
| be kept close to those recommended.
This mashs hould be kept before the
flock all day.
Suggestion For Grain Ration
The floor of the house should be
covered with deep, coarse litter In
this litter a grain ration should be
scattered twice day. A good rule
is to feed of this grain at each feed
ing what the birds will clean up in
half an hour. A more definite rule is
to feed in the morning one pound of
ration to twenty birds and at night
one pound to ten birds. The grain ra-
| ton can be made by mixing the fol-
lowing ingredients:
Wheat ... 200 mounds
corn tcracked) ......... 200 pounds
oats ......-....... 100 pounds
These rations should be mixed in
considerable bulk and stored in bar
rels or bins, thus reducing the labor
of feeding and insuring that the ra-
tion each day is the same.
In addition to the above all that is
necessary is the feeding of greens
about noon each day and keeping
fresh cool water, plenty of grit and
shell always before the fowls This
certainly is not a hard or compu-
Gated process. Give it a trial. but be
sure TO do as directed. Don't try
some secret" which has been sold for
dollar and then wonder why results
are not what you had expected.