Show Prevent Cannibalism By Good Management Keeping Chicks Active Is IsReal IsReal IsReal Real Sec Secret et of Su Success cess By W. W J. J DRYDEN Chicks will seldom be cannibalistic tic if provided with proper brooder and range space correct temperature temperature tempera tempera- ture and air control and a balanced ration properly fed They must be kept alert and active Only the mistreated mistreated mis mise treated sluggish chick will turn to cannibalism While the chicks must be comfortable comfortable comfortable comfort comfort- able the temperature should be reduced reduced reduced re re- re- re gradually Use a good starting mash There is no substitute for the best for start- start 7 t 4 I 4 47 I Baby chicks must be manage right to prevent cannibalism ing baby chicks Give them all they will eat at all times and provide plenty of eating troughs When the chicks are four to five weeks old they may be given grain and made to scratch for it A good range and shelter should be provided Pasture such as bluegrass bluegrass bluegrass blue- blue grass alfalfa or lespedeza will lower lower lower low low- er the feed cost and make the chickens chick chick- ens take on economical gain Swiss chard kale Chinese cabbage or rape may be planted and the leaves pulled and fed to the chicks Alfalfa clover or other grasses may be chopped and fed fresh or alfalfa leaf meal utilized to aid in proper health and growth |