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Show Poultry Notes Late molters make as good winter layers as those which molt early. Rake the litter in the scratching sheds and houses often, so as to keep it clean and sanitary. A little disinfectant disin-fectant sprinkled amongst the straw will also assist in keeping it sanitary. Charcoal helps to keep the chickens chick-ens healthy and they like it, but it is not absolutely necessary. It may be made from wood, corn, wheat, barley or other grain. The beak of a good hen is short and curved. Hens that have plenty to eat otherwise other-wise may be fed moderate amount of apples. They do not take the place of green food, but hens get considerable consider-able enjoyment as well at a little nutriment from them. . Helping hens to feci happy Is good plan in the poultry business. They do not always reward their owner own-er In a practical way, but are more likely to do so. Each hen should lay an average of 13 eggs during August. Less than that means that closer culling of the flock Is necessary. Boiled rice, from which nil the water wa-ter has been boiled out, Is good for chicks. It regulates their bowels and prevents diarrhea. Train pullets not to be afraid of you. Fowls that are easily frightened never do so well, and cause lots of trouble about the lien bouse. A wild pullet Is 'i nuisance in a well-regulated Hock. |