Show fa VL tay SHOWING HOW TO CUT DISEASE LOSS simple rules for guarding farm poultry by following five simple rules roles in planning a farm sanitation program it la is possible to reduce I 1 losses from diseases and parasites to a minimum according to 0 11 ton son extension specialist in poultry tor for the ohio state university the first rule he states co consists insists in confining the hens entirely to t 0 tile the laying kayin house or to the cinder yard if a yard ard is used the cinders should be ba removed each year tear 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 while they are not being used for poultry rotate the chicks Is Fergus fergusons ons second step in a poultry sanitation program rearing chicks in confinement frier nent has not cot proved to be adapted to farm conditions except fora for a few weeks when the chicks are small wire porches or cinder yards offer a means of confinement tor for a few weeks but as soon as the chicks are old enough to be without heat beat they should have 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 b of the house Is the only guarantee that the pullets pullet sare are going to be free of attack 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 litter are also essential parts of an effective plan tor for guarding in the birds against the ravages of oT disease |