Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-07-15

Fowls are almost as universally kept
ny snhurhanites and villagers as by the
farmers themselves. As more than 10
per cent Of the latter keep chickens the
extent and Importance Of the backyard
,oultrv plants will ne realized at once.
Hcns on the back lots require little room
md demand little care which may he
Eivon at convenient moments. In con-
Ncrting non edible was ste into especially
edible and readily marketable products
she excels any animal that may be kept
on u small plot.
Although on tho farm the attention
given to poultry is even less in the sum
sner than during the winter, the back
ward flock requires greater care in sum
sner than at any other season Of the
Wear.
The care of the fowls compa red with
that Of the Young chicks is simple mat
ter bu, even adult birds show the effect
Of confined quarters lack Of exercise and
lack Of food which a range supplies in
abundance. Natural conditions must he
duplicated in large measure IL good
results are sought. and substitutes for
natural foods must he supplied as we'll
In fact. Il is necessary to secure enforced
exercise, to maintain strict sanitation,
Rnd to provide supply Of suitable sub
FtItutes for the natural food found wide
range. This involves 4 certain amount
nf labor not necessary when fowls have
range and also necessitates good deal
more attention than most farm fowls
receive. AS a consequence. we very often
Pee much better results obtained from,
backward focks than from hocks having
free range on tho farm
The back-lot poultrynan has these three
problems: First, sanitation; second, en-
forcing exercise sufficient n maintain Wig
orous health. third supplying natural
variety Of foods
STRICT SANITATION Is NECESSARY
When fowls are kept in confined yard
space both the houses and the outdoor
runs must Zoe kept in a sanitary condi-
tion. This really means nothing more
than keeping them clean How often In
clean is a dehetahle question. and the
answer largely depends unon the climate
and partly upon the environment The
ideal housekeeper cleans every day; SC
does the ideal poultryman.
Insanitary conditions Of any kind mus,
not he tolerated. especially during the
warm months Daily removal of all ref
7lS'' is dNNlSHNlc, since u greatly TtVltt-
the danger of disease and of the multi
pNcation of lice and mites, Clean floors
clean nests and even clean walls are con
ducive to health. The litter on the tiool
and IN the nests should he removed an'
burned every two or three weeks. lcpend
ing upon weather size of the flock, etc
At this time the house should he sprayed
with good mite killing dislnfertant
Many good disinfeCtants may he pur
chased Those who wish to manufaCtur
one may use WhteWash or kerosene, will
enough carbolc acid 10 give the mixtur
distinct carboliC odor. Spraying is b,
far the quickest method Of application
but less material is required if il is ap
piled with n brush. Kerosene emulsion
is also an excellent mite killer. and will
The addition OF Carholic acid becomes
i1isinfectant. Roosts and nests need al
application more often than the rest O
The house. IN the warmest weather
paint or spray the nests and roosts wit
these mixtures every 10 DAYS or SO, Will
pnce a month will DO for the rest of tn
building
TWO YARDS FOR EACH FLOCK.
These are from necessity small and YER
soon become unsanitary and In time in