Show feed hens protein grains are cheap and some farmers believe they can use more grain and get along without a protein supplement in the poultry ration this Is a costly practice the hens cannot produce profitably without a balanced ration if Is available li it can be used as a supplement when supplied at the rate of three to four gallons per day for each hens it Is best when fed sour because it Is easier to feed uniformly or meat meal skim milk or soy bean should be provided with a balanced ration of grain in many cases it would probably pay to sell some of the grain and buy a good commercial mixed ration rather than to get along without protein eggs ire the best thing the farmer has to sell now and it dont pay to skimp on feed prairie farmer |