Show x x x x x x x x poultry notes at X X X X X X X X X winter egg profits will depend largely on the care given pullets Iu lIets hatch the chicks early so that the pullets are mature tor for winter egg production dont forget the importance 1 p ortance of fresh juicy greens for both the baby chicks and old bid hens the first half of april Is the ideal time to hatch chicks of smaller breeds such as the leghorns Leg horns giving hens bens 12 hours flours of light increases egg production nt at the season when the prices are high when calcium carbonate Is not available in sufficient quantities hens lay soft shelled eggs or no eggs at all making it easier for the hens to consume large quantities of mash aids in the production of eggs at least 10 linear feet of double hopper space should be provided for hens a 0 0 Ct culling illing should not be considered as a substitute for correct management of a flock of liens hens even the good producers may cease laying in the summer if proper care Is neglected to carry on heavy production hens roust must have strong bodies and a good suplia of nourishing feeds |