Show GIVE UP ROOSTERS FOR QUALITY EGGS illinois sale proves idea Is a good one A loss of five million dollars rn annually which spoiled eggs are estimated to be causing illinois farmers could be materially reduced it if all poultry men in the state followed the lead of white county farmers la in getting rid ald of surplus roost roosters ers according to 11 IL alp extension specialist of the college of agriculture university of illinois A total of 1 1387 roosters weighing in pounds more than four tons were rounded up off the county farms and sold during a recent rooster day staged as part of the colleges campaign for quality illinois eggs bringing five and one halt half cents a pound net the roo roosters put almost cash into the pockets of farmers A crowd of people attended the rooster day event and sale roosters are one of the chief offenders in caus causing ing egg spoilage because the ger germ rn in fertile eggs will begin to develop in warm weather without the eggs being put under a hen or in ili an incubator not only roosters but also other causes of poor quality eggs should be guarded against because the golden middle west eggs egg swill will bring a premium price on the markets if producers will give them proper care and handling prior to selling ills ilia suggestions are feed a balanced ration and limit the feeding to that ration gather eggs twice daily keep eggs in a cool moderately dry place cooler than 60 degrees fahrenheit cool eggs before placing thern them in the case eliminate dirty eggs egger by providing a nest for every six hens by keeping the flock confined to the house until noon on days when it Is wet outside by keeping all broody hens off the nests and by keeping beeping the house clean protect eggs from heat and sun when marketing them market eggs twice a week sort eggs according to size and color of shell sell to dealers properly equipped to 0 o handle eggs |