Show hens should be fed so that they molt quickly QUi kly the old hens should be fed so that they will molt quickly eggs will be high in price tills this fall and winter and we should feed tam flock so ao as aa to obtain every possible e egg suggests D H hall extension poultry husbandman at clemson college the molt Is a natural thing and the hen must b be allowed time e enough for it we can holp help them through tho the molting bolting stage by feeding the mash feeds are very beneficial in growing feathers therefore these hens should have all the mash they the want A of sulphur added to each pounded of mash will also ald aid the hens in growing new feathers sulphur Is also a mild tonic and alos aids in keeping the hens body in condition during the molting bolting period the hens need a large amount of grala grain feed for the upkeep of the body the molt la Is a severe drain on the lien and a good strong body with plenty of extra energy should be kept by the hen the hen is also laying up surplus energy for next years laying the best feed care and attention should be given them at this time it will always pay you to send your hens to roost with js a full crew craw each night |