Milford News | 1932-03-10 | Page 2 | Poultry Notes

Poultry Notes A damp house is the cause of many poultry troubles. Poultrymen must learn to be good feeders. Anticipate the needs of fowls and feed accordingly. The poultry ration should contain all the elements required in body maintenance and the manufacture of eggs. It Is not advisable to hold eggs for hatching purposes more than ten days before putting them In the incubator. In 92 New York state poultry flocks the average mortality was 23 per cent. Flock depreciation is the third greatest great-est expense In producing eggs, and dead hens are responsible. An ample water supply should be kept before the hens at all times. .Make sure the hens will drink all they need. In winter the water should be warmed to about 60 degrees.