Show shorten broody period by feeding liberally there Is probably no best method tor for breaking up setting hens the practice tins has gradually changed to a problem of substituting kindness and good feed for rough treatment broodiness Is a natural tendency in hens some breeders bleeders bre eders have been able to practically eliminate it by selecting birds that are free from broodiness broodo ness dess Is also caused to some extent by hens wanting to rest from egg production therefore it Is believed that the best method ot of shortening the period of broodiness consists in feeding the liens liberally on a good laying ration such a ration should contain a liberal percentage of animal protein such as meat scraps or |