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Show CONDITION OF LAYING HENS Little Surplus Fat Indicates That Her Bodily Wants Have Been Well Taken Care of, ' A hen in the best laying condition has some surplus fat on her body. This means that her bodily wants hav4 been supplied and that there is soma food to spare. A very fat tea seldom lays well; a poor hen cannot lay welt The first part of the egg which is made Is the yolk, which contains 30 uer cent, albumen and 64 per cent. fat. New growth and egg production only come from the surplus food not need ed to keep up the body. Corn is an ex cellent grain, but is so relished by the fowls that they are liable to overeat. Wheat, with its by-products, Is thg most useful grain to the poultryman. Hens are naturaly worm and insect hunters, and they must have meat in some form in order to do their best Fresh meat Is the best form, and hena prefer it cooked. Gren cut bone is ex cellent. The handiest forms are th commercial scraps and beef meal. Skimmed milk Is also a valuable source of animal protein and should be fed liberally, if possible, not only to moisten the mash, but also as a drink. |
