Show V T rum POULTRY PROBLEMS DOUBLE IN SUMMER kwea weather ther checks egg supply brings disease py by nov eov S rear dearstyne styne of north caro una lins state colleno college poultry dopart department part parti ment nent service summer brings a number ot of problems to the hot weather tends to decrease em egg production and to increase the spread of disease the marketing of early coulters moul and other hens not laying regularly 0 is the best plan Cock cockerel cockerels Cocker ereA els not kept for breeders bleeders bre eders should be sold when they reach broiler size Non layers and unneeded cockerels cockerell cocker els increase the feed bill and crowd the laying birds only late coulters moul should b be e used u S ed for breeding purposes portable range shelters are a help in providing adequate ventilation and should be moved to new grazing sites when necessary see that tiie the birds have bave plenty of feed and tresh fresh water do not try to reduce costs by skimping on feed as this will tend to keep the birds from developing large frames and building up the needed body reserve for future production worms and parasites internal and external flourish in summer when parasites are found immediate treatment should be given poor development leg weakness and drawn face parts are symptoms of worms county agents or other agricultural advisers may be consulted in regard to parasite control vaccinating against fowl pox pos Is an inexpensive form of insurance against this disease weal weak or poorly developed birds are possible sources of disease and are seldom profitable remove them from the flock |