Milford chronicle., 1918-01-04
Breeding, Feeding And Care
AS Essentials To Success
By J. H. MeFAUL. Jr.
LII RiPhks Resetz,eal

There are three things in connec-
ton with the raising of chickens
which stand out more prominently
than all the others, and which if
properly handled will mean ultimate
success. These are the feeding, the
breeding and the care OF the birds.
AS each successive season approach
es we hear the cry to adopt some one
or other of the many recognized
breeds for success, but let me say the
breed you adopt is generally a mat
ter of preference for the individual
birds rather than their qualities. Or
course, a large number OF persons en-
gagged in poultry raising from COM
mercial standpoint pin their faith TO
some one or other of the egg breeds,
and while this might be good logic,
yet I wish to say that unless the three
points above stated are well looked
after success cannot be attained with
any breed.
ANY breed OF chickens can be made
to yield a profit if properly handled
and if not so handled none of them
can be made to do so. OF course un-
der normal conditions some of the
breeds will yield better than others,
but they can all be made to pay if you
give your attention and care.
Care is the greatest factor in the
raising Of fowls, because, unless the
birds are properly cared for they will
be kept at a loss. do not wish to
say, however, that the other two
points, those of feeding and breeding,
are not important, for they are equal
ly as much so as that of care. All
three go hand in hand with each other
and to be really successful in the bus
mess the poultryman or breeder must
give all of them his undivided atten-
tion.
Much can be said of the breeding,
as this is the fundamental basis Of
value of the entire flock. Improperly
bred fowls will never amount to
much in the poultry world, no matter
how well you might feed or care for
them.
The point that prolific layers are
bred and do not just simply grow, is
a matter you should at all times re-
member. Your every act about the
plant, or with the fowls themselves, |
should be with the idea of the improve
ment of the breed, as by this method
you build up a prolific laying strain,
that will mean real profit to you.
Proper breeding can best be learn |
ed from experience, and for that rea-
son it is best to start in the poultry |
raising business on a very small basis |
gain knowledge of the art as you pro-
gress, and thus get an inside into all |
Of the many phases of the industry.
Feeding is also an important item, /
\ Il, -. L.,
arly bred and cared for, they will be |
a burden upon your pocket book un-
less you feed them upon the proper /
quantity and quality of foods Thus |
you can see without much difficulty |
that the feeding. breeding and care Of /
The fowls are so closely linked togeth-
er that neither of them can be sacri-
feed if success is desired. One is
contingent upon the other and all
hree are necessary.
You have all heard the old saying,
Save at the spigot and let it out at
he bunghole." " Well, this is many
tines the case with poultry raisers.
They will comply with one or two of |
he former requisites, neglect the
bird, and then wonder why they are
lot successful. Give all three atten-
ion and success will surely be yours,
But. a word about each of the three
Important matters. There is little or
10 difference between feeding fowls
or eggs or meat. The food neces-
iary to put flesh on the growing
will also put eggs into
,Our basket if given to the older birds
The two points to be considered in
he feeding is what to feed and when
o feed. No hen can or will lay if de-
lied the class of foods that contain L
'aw material for egg making and for
Ieeping them in a healthy condition
Regularity in feeding plays a most
Important part in the raising of poul-
ry, at least in so far as maintaining
heir healthy condition goes-just as
veil as with humans. Hens become
accustomed to regular hours for their
meals and will look for them at the
equired time. If you are irregular
n your attention don't expect the
lens to be regular in their prescribed
labits.
Hens suffer more from a lack of