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Show CLOVER HAY FOR CHICKENS Fowls Will Be Kept In Better Laying Condition and Production of Eggs Increased. (By J. F. SHTJREMAN, United States Department of Agriculture.) There is nothing better than well-cured well-cured clover grown or second growth clover hay for chickens. This should be cut up fine and steamed. Aside from alfalfa there is no other food that can take the place of clover. By allowing a ration of scalded clover to hens they will keep in better laying condition and the production of eggs will be increased. Where clover hay cannot be secured bran is a very good substitute, though not so rich in mineral min-eral matter. Vegetable food, such as cabbage, potatoes, po-tatoes, beets and turnips, should be Bupplie'd the year around. |