Show SHOWING HOW TO CUT DISEASE LOSS simple rules for guarding farm poultry by following five simple rules rulea in la planning a farm flock dock sanitation program it is possible to reduce losses from diseases and parasites to a minimum according to 0 al M ferguson extension specialist in poultry for the ohio state university the first rule lie he states consists in confining le ie liens entirely to fo the laying house or to a cinder yard it a yard Is used the cinders should be removed each year A system of rotated yards around the house will permit the birds to be on fresh ground each year and permit cultivation of the yards white while tha the are not being used tor for poultry rotate the chicks Is fergusons Fergus ons second step la in a poultry sanitation program rearing ellicks chicks in confinement has not proven to be adapted al apted to farm conditions except for a few weeks when the chicks are small email wire porches or cinder yards offer a means of confinement for a few weeks but as as soon as the chicks are old enough to be without heat they should harej havo access to good green range fall house cleaning another step in the program also helps in cutting losses from disease and parasites the removal of all contaminated material and a thorough of the house Is the only guarantee that the pullets are going to be free of attacks fron from such disease producing organisms as may have been carried over from the flock during the previous year careful cleaning throughout the year and proper disposal of droppings and utter litter are also essential parts of an effective plan for guarding the birds against the ravages of disease |