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Show Using Feed Troughs Small feed troughs are more desirable desir-able than the large hopper-type of feeders. With the small trough-type of feeders fresh feed Is put out several sev-eral times a week, which the birds will eat better than stale feed In the large type of feeder. Plenty of feeding and watering space is conducive to good production. A trough 4 feet long at which the birds can feed from both sides will feed 30 hens. At least three feeders 4 feet long should be allowed for each 100 birds. One-half inch of drinking space Is allowed per hen. Grain can best be fed in a trough when trouble is experienced in keeping keep-ing the litter clean. Both Leghorns and dual purpose breeds are trough fed thin grains at the University of Arkansas College of Agriculture at Fayette. The grain is fed twice a day regulating the amount of grain given. The system of feeding grain is more satisfactory than feeding grain in dirty litter. Hoard's Dairyman. |