Show V wa J L CARE OF PULLETS influences EGGS fowls should be developed gradually to save vigor their care car and matin management gement largely determines the egg production to bo be eI expected ed from pullets through the winter 1 months to force the ahe growth of pullets by the continuous use of a heavy protein diet Is poor r pa retice says 0 C ufford extension poultry specialist of the colorado agricultural college they should develop gradually so BO as to have body vigor for the long and continuous period of heavy egg production the normal growing period for breeds of the leghorn type Is from five to alx six months when properly managed and fed ufford points out PI plymouth Y rocks Wyan dottes and rhode island reds require from one to two months longer for their normal growth A good plan of management Is to hatch batch early afia start feeding agrow a growing mash when the chicks are three or four weeks old and continue it until they are three or four months old when the pullets comb begins to turn a bright red Is good indication to putdown cut down on animal food after this a slower grow growth 1 th odthe of the egg organs Is desired it can be secured by elimination of the milk and the ni meat eat weal meal in the mash for one to two months prior to the time line it Is desired to bring the pullets into production ufford recommends a ration as follows corn meal 85 pounds ground wheat 50 pounds ground barley or oats 10 pounds and bone meal 5 pounds with such a ration they will put on body weight and fat they will go into winter egg production with greater vigor and vitality as a result |