Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-02
EDACk YARD PATRIOTISM
AND BARNARD POULTRY
Domestic War Offensive Against Al
Probable Rcd-Meat Shortage
Is Now On In Earnest.
NOT ENOUGH POULTRY RAISING

hiutS anu Suggestions worth Toh-
ST dering Cycr-Eliminatc All Waste
in the Garbage Pail-Fecd Scraps
to the Hens.
We have been accustomed to corr
plain about the high prices OF food.
4 War has taught us to think in terms
u of quantity instead of cost. a body o.:
men backed by the governmcnt-food
& conscrvationists. they call themselves
has been hammering into American
i consciousness the knowledge that food
is scarce. There are two ways of help.
\ ing the situation in the service OF
which every person in the republic can
= duce more. and this mus, be Kept UP
j>for at least two years more even if
s peace has come.
: One OF the hardest lessons TO learn.
the use OF food. So truly is this the
land Of plenty that we could hardly ac-
cept the necessity OF wholesale saving.
Long ago the French housewife boast
hold on what her American friend
tossed into the .garbage-pail. Be that
& as 1t may: bread portions. sugar allot-
ments and meatless days are teaching
us values which il is safe 10 assume
will not be forgotten in peace times.
The solicitudc OF the allied nations
that food should be suficien, in guam
tity, reasonably priced. and Justly por
toned is cvinced in the appointment
OF food chiefs. These direct their APP
peals urgently 10 the producer for
tons. the Banquo's ghost Of serious
TO save and to produce.
Need for More Poultry.
Sc Meatless days may come again At a
moments warning. 1t is no secret that
the meat supply is insufficient. The
shortage and high prices will curtail
many family's ration next winter.
u IO,r To-, 1ar =, ,e ut t;,,,,
beef and pork. both of which are not
I quickly produced. A juicy beefsteak
arrives at the end OF well-fed three
xea5I; and =" fine ham from egh,
at hand. This means poultry.
More poultry in 9ackyards and
siorsn ow mis a1a s gels be wnoss
some and may be raised in such num-
bcrs az to relieve the meat situation
scnsibly. While these fowls cannot be
maintained for nothing, the return for
the general outlay will be much more
than II one subtracted by purchase
from the general supply of poultry.
Not every backyard is eligible for
did duty as a war-gardcn is hardly OF
a size. But how many vacant lots con-
,veniently near. and comfortably sized
dozen hens might vie in laying. The
yard should be sufficiently roomy. and
well-fenced No one has the right to
harbor creatures that freely trcspass
and choose gardens. The first rcaui-
site. then, is tight fence. the second.
a decent coop which may be kept SAINT
which becomes a mud-puddle in rain,
is undesirable for poultry and men
ace to health.
Any one can daily with some kind OF
poultry on some scale, TO advantage to
himself and the public food supply.
II his backyard conforms to require
ments. thus serving self and patriot
tour is. What kind?" Next. How
many" The latter is BY far the more
important. very, small flock is al
ways more profitable.
The tiniest yard will supper, two or
three hens. and it is surprising what
good hens. will yield The backyard
where meat is more costly and harder
TO secure, and in suburbs.
Inc amateur usually chooses hens
Tor the sake OF the eGgs-a wise choice.
- large lot Will support four to a
dozen hens. Six is a good number
The time to begin is early tall. invest
ing ING: IN siS-months- old nulllets OF any
2no Orpinstons are preferable to the
Leghorns, which are small Of BODY
when eventually used for the table.
neighbo.s are near. and are rarely
practicable. although the ducks may
pc Pc; successfully raised Chickens are
Muscovys secured in July may be de-
vcioped into tine fall roasters They
nave the qualification OF being quiet.
pigeon-loft. is possible with the
drawback that T.: requires a larger in
vestment and more work. For a per-
son With some leisure, il is a pleasant
ana profitable hobby. know man
in small town whose souab business
attended TO outside his mercantile
hours. is very respectable
a government employee OF Wash
IN the suburbs has converted his back
yard into chicken-pcn. Here Tie
year around he keeps small flock,
paying special attention TO their win
se. projection and rations. whose eggs
supply his family and neghbors beside.
In spring. he sets his fifty.esg incu-
9tt' sprouts oats, and teasts later on
adds wholesome fare TO his table bu,
reduces his own demands on the
II Is possible to use very tiny yards
nenporarliy In the poultry line. Always
Lo"ls AZ a lower price which may be
brought home and fattened. repaying
IN SIZE and flavor for any trouble aud
table scraps and killed AS wanted Ar.
distinct addition 10 the meat SUNNY.
inc ehasm Eawnins between what
ioT FOWL Is not only due TO com
mission. II includes the extra han
ding. the dressing by the butcher. tho
delivery at the house. all OF which
eliminate work for the consumer. hut
add 10 the cost. In these days OF
strenuous endeavor 10 conserve every.
thing from food 10 service. the buye-
may we'll be willing to assume these
duties. anC is certainly entitled 10 the
saving. This he gets when he produces
OF fatteHs poultry for his own use
FrEs In the Garbage Pail.
Tie feeding OF the small yard aoel;
Is not onerous. The fowls require :,
households whose scraps are no, d
god addition TO the poultry ration
Hens. love the bits OF table scraps
Ceier tops discarded lettuce and ca ID.
oag leaves furnish winter green stun
PeeinsS OF potatoes, turnips and car.
ros& and such like should be boiled
Zones from steaks. roasts and chops