The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-11
RAISING TURKEYS
Is DELICATE JOB
Margin Between Profit and
Loss Is Pretty Narrow
at All Times.
GOOD FOOD IMPORTANT
ny NJ. l..

Few turkeys develop to marketable
size in less than SIX months. Provide
them with ideal environment and II may
he done. Certain phases Of the weSther.
such as long %droughts or repeated
drawn GU. east storms. directly hinder
the young birds growth. The earlier the
egg can be Matched after May Is the
longer the period OF growth before the
first holiday denRnd A marked DIFF
ference In size exists between turkeys
whose ages vary but by two weeks. o
does the discrepancy ever seem to be
overcome. Eggs should not be kept too
long. Their vitality depreciates rapidly.
The little turk issuing from the egg set
as soon as laid is noticeably sturdy. II,
In addition, the eggs are the product OF
hens two years old or more the young
nave a double heritage of strength.
In recognition of this fact most grow
ers set surplus turkey eggs under ordi-
nary hens. As soon az the turkey hen
shows a decided intention OF keeping her
nest she should be given her eggs. In
cubators can be used. but one runs less
risk of tamperinG with the vitality OF the
Unmatched bird by %entrusting 1t to a hen
VI u SssNt - WV
secret OF the successful raiser-a sturdy
Matching.
Why are turkeys generally considered
difficult to raise? Chiefly because those
who embark in the venture are hampered
rs their knowledge of the habits OF
chickens. The similarity of Young fowls
70 turkeys is merely superficial. on vital
points they differ radically. Turkeys are
voracious without "A chickens ability TO
D. d 81. avA.t .,tntFfttaa 1hAN - A
quire a certain amount Of exercise AZ
an aid To digestion, yet too much running
wear!es them to the point OF exhaustion.
Little ones confined lack sufficient
roughage tsupplied by green food such
as clover. alfalfa. rape. &C.. with sad
! ~sepueuC unless generous provision
i, made in each meal Their rapid
ieatherIng drains their vitality heavily.
Witness the dragging wings OF weak.
eight dag turkeys. Already they are
Tagging in the race.
Ventilation is a vital necessity. but
draurhts on turkeys court trouble
Soured food which a chicken might eat
.ith impunity works havoc with their
digestion. In short. to real them with ::
measure of success one must studiouslN
avoid offending Their habits With which
, Ivy observation We may easily he'om.
acou4iuted. Failure with turkeys. aside
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