Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-23

keep your flock contented and quiet.
Kindness in the poultry yards will go
a long way toward doing this. We
can not secure the best Of success un-
less we show Kindness to our birds.
Commence when they are Matched.
handle the wee chickens often. smooth
their downy backs; give them their
feed from your hand. They will soon
learn to appreciate It, and as they
grow, keep petting them often. They
will soon learn to follow you and want
to be picked up.
It Is very pleasing to have your
birds come running after you and fly
ing in your feed pan. and on your
shoulders when feeding time comes.
Your birds will soon learn to love you
IL you love them. They will come run
ming to meet you when they see you
or hear your voice. When you call
your birds always have something in
your pail for them and feed them
little; it will give them confidence in
you. Never scare them when they are
hungry and get under your feet am
give them kick to help them out OF
your way. Never throw the feed at
them and scare them, but go quietly
among them. Put their feed down
gently. 1t is pleasant to have visitors
come to see you and see your birds
flock about you In this manner, and
be so gentle that the company can pick
them up and pet them. There are some
varieties of fowls that are more nerv-
GUS than others. especially the Leg
horns. They seem to be more Of a
wild disposition, and inclined to run
or fly when you go near them, but even
they can be trained to come up and
look up to you as if to say, Cant
you take me up?"
Little Things Count.
The little things in the poultry bust
ness are the things that count in sue
cess. Cleanliness of premises, buildings,
water and feeding pans is important.
Give the birds plenty of fresh water
and air., but do not permit them to
roost in a draft. Do not get water on
the floor Of the buildings. Keep on the
watch for the appearance of any dis
ease: keep the lice and mites away. Do
not be wasteful with feed or money;
save all the by products especially the
fertilizer which is usually wasted. II
you will follow these plans. you will
find a material increase in the profits.
It is the careful man or woman who
reaps the harvest and the ones who
say there is no profit in the poultry
business are. those who neglect the
small details of this important branch
Of the farm industry.
In selecting your birds get the best
if it is only few, Of whatever breed
you think will suit your fancy. Do
not give up if you do not succeed as
we'll as you would like. Success comes
to those who labor ana wait.
Proper Feeding Source Of Success.
A great deal Of your success will de-
pend on the kind Of food you feed and
the way in which you feed it. Get good
food and then do not feed it all to the
birds at once and then let them go
without for several days. 1t is impor-
tant to see that the birds get the right
amount at the right time and see that
they have exercise enough in getting it
that they will enjoy it. The location
and buildings are also Important: how
ever almost any alncation can be made
right for the poultry business if the
are made to suit the location.
Zone should never try to raise poultry
on low damp ground. The birds need
a dry place to do well. The buildings
need not be expensive, but they must
ioe well ventilated have good light and
be free from drafts. It is best to breed
Nor egg production and then combine
as many other good qualities with it as
won can. Be able to- see the right thing
at the right time, be honest and in
dustrious and you will succeed.