Show rest for hens it if yearling or older liens hens are used as breeders bleeders bre eders as will usually be the case where a definite selection and breeding program Is being followed they should be given a rest of four to six sit weeks at the close of the laying year preceding their use in ID the breeding pen during this time they should be fed liberally on grain and the protein supplement used in the mash may be reduced in amount this rest period should be sufficient sudi clent to put pat the flock in good condition for the special feeding that ordinarily will be started in early winter |