Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-14
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.,GARE AMI. FEEDING FOR
IS IS; !: WINTER Eco PRODUCING
Conditions Which Arc as Near a:
Possible to Springlikc Should
Be Provided.
= THING CAN BE EASILY DONE

CAN BE EASILY DONE
aGuard Against Drafts, Dampncss and
Insufficient, Exercise Watch Ont
for Vcrmin-Bcware Of Drones.
Avoid Too Much Glass.
AS every poultry keeper has learned
off in egE production during the winter
months especially during an extremely
~ cold spell. when there is sleet or snow
P3yupon the ground. The reason for this is
! that it REQUIRES a large amount of s;imu
lating food to maintain the body hea;
!. y.zvonverted into egg production. In
consequence, it is extremely essens:a,
ss ,ery @n be sena iSs to wss6
-:as nearly spring like as possible.
1t must be remembered that produc-
~ cess and that the functions OF tho
fowls must be kep;'in prime condition.
rounding them with comfortable quar-
ters. where they are sheltered from
extreme changes ing; in tsmp sr, re s and
..sity for warmth and eomtortaOle CON
Editions. OF the problems is 10
~. secure lots Of fresh air.
Avoid Too Much Glass.
-t.iken up much study. by experts
plans are suggested TO bring about an
abundance o: fresh ali withou, eS-
psra,ore.. AS a result, q years Of sS
peril H, il is eon ns that the
loo much glass in the front wall In
stead, it should be fitted With muslin
curtains, which may be raised or low
cred according to weather conditions.
49, ANY system OF ventilation which will
sliow drafts a; Eoos;ing time is de-
Il n iy, a
:loge supply. Any house in which the
roos,:ns compartment is SO arranged
should be corrected Immediately. BY
i!avins separate Toosting and scratch
as IN f?sni Of r. re Foeatns s aGDp
Enough the mos; severe weather with:
<. frozen combs and wa;ties.
"a house that is dry inside Is less
IN which the atmosphere is damp.
Roasting quarters are apt to become
damp from the e1haied breath of the
a-.s1it4tion
Beware of the Droncs
'.Puilets and hens intended as win
e: layers should be in prime condi-
=;Ssloped: o, in seant aesh. should hrst
rs. an expensive proposition to attempt
.,tto carry over winter any blu, the most
.t-p 1,'3I females as the cost Of reed
the; the drones take up valuable space.
do not begin laying by the latter part
OF October or the middle Of Novem-
SaTy for good winter layers. hence ii is
imperative that all backward fowls
should be given stimulating rations of
seneral condition
1t is now time to remove the pullets
from free range and place them in their
permanent winter quarters Changing
fowls from one location TO another
spssy saSses l hi up in laying IN
,the fowls become accustomed TO their
-Winter quarters a short time before
LIBERAL amoant to Of eeF filler LAYING
provided in order that the fowls con-
-" slnue their scratching habits, To Keep
Approach. a suitable scratching com
s-naEtment becomes a necessity. Several
the floor of the pen, into which grain
is scattered, viii provide ample exer.
S ,:aSai ana keep rep the fowls in healthy
80, OF planer shavinEs or corn fodder cu'
: . apsorh in ia Tact any material which viii
Guard Against Vermin.
the possi aiixs'e Of I m,e be SEsr
vermin. as il is out of the question to
expect profitable returns from fowls is
H..
: .tlat the roosts and nest boxes are dis
Injected MES sufieieetly -. prevent any Of
dry.
.e:sA good dust bath should be provided.
shines The dust bath is the hens
as , ,'ra method of freeing themselves
s-ss:: Oyster shells. grit and charcoal are
part OF the regular materials required
saa,, an ;, ess.produeing, ration. They
riues so DC Kept ocfofe the fowls a all
Estions for producing eggs must be
-4War conditions have made SUCH ad.
arances in the prices of all grains that
IL Is Practically impossible to prescribe
by AL pouitrymen. We must bear in
m.nd, however, that in order to secure
~ Piled with die, that is nourshing AND and
s,. SUIT Every ration mus, con
s sn,m eho haa;. nutL;ment, not only to
IN excess which can so toward the
m1nn ,lh OF eggs.
proGuIaple a, this time are cornmea..
ground I.n oats and meat scraps made up
i o al aFy All n'a i,hes and Kept before tho
. - e oats are again the most available and
erseEed and st.ed cP he an should be
larser DC na use IN me mash and the
Need for Green Food.
SpTouted oats are being usod ~,
suseesstui poultrymen as regular ra-
-. sion IN connection with the corn and
r .r.aoats as a scratch food Sprouted OATS
,.:.:'gnot only furnish a grain die:. but tbev
s-..ladso act as splendid green food. es.
f-speciai!y II the sprouts arc allowed 70
-'Sf9 9, two or three inches long.
., ,nere rs no economy in stintins the
git rid OF them as meat;
1852 Succuient green food is as much 2
q me- To-
Gaobsge mangel beets. potatoes, apples
or other fruits and vegetables can bf
usea 10 supply this necessary portion
Las final suggestion. rencmher IL 81