Show Chopped Alfalfa Found Desirable as Protein Chopped alfalfa not only makes a desirable protein supplement for pork production as shown by hy a recent experiment experiment ex ex- ex- ex at the South Dakota experiment expert expert- ment station statIon but but Is also a splendid feed for laying layng hens particularly where a high percentage of t eggs are desired This provides a satisfactory substitute for more expensive expensive expensive ex ex- pensive green gree feeds which are often to secure according to both the Ohio and Missouri experiment stations The chopping or coarse grinding of good quality alfalfa clover or soybean hay makes It possible to conveniently feed In wire racks hoppers hoppers hop hop- pers or troughs Choice quality hay may also be finely grou ground d to to make mal up 15 per cent of ot a desirable mash ration ration ra ra- ra tion according to these stations This Is s especially recommended to make up the vitamin deficiency In tn rations where yellow corn Is lacking Egg producers with legume hay available will rejoice In n knowing that they can an take this opportunity of redu reducing Ing their costs costs' In order to maintain a profit with their ther flock fiock |