Salt Lake Telegram | 1936-02-01 | Page 18 | Poultry Hints

I i Poultry Hints HintsI t I f 4 During the molt a a. hens hen's physical resources are taxed ta cd seriously Feathers consist const largely of protein and if protein and mineral mineral min mm- era eral elements are lacking in the radons rations rations ra ra- ra- ra dons she consumes the tho body structure structure ture ure will be drawn on for feather teather making Eggs that are intended for hatchIng hatching hatch hatch- Ing ng must bo be carefully guarded to protect them against sudden and hard bard knocks or extreme tempera tempera- tures ures Hatcheries of or Utah report only fair hatches Tho The unhatched eggs are generally discovered to be those hose that were mishandled the air cell was broken or the shell texture ruined because of ot sweating or freez ing Persistent attacks of roup frequently frequently frequently fre fre- fre- fre become complicated with chronic c worms of various vari vari- various ous ens kinds and other parasites parasIte Lice and mites should never be ignored or forgotten Lights should be kept In laying pens long enough to maintain a 13 hour lour day for the hens By lengthening lengthening lengthening length length- ening the day consumption is Increased in increased In- In creased resulting in heavier pro pro- J