Roosevelt Standard | 1934-06-21 | Page 6 | Using Feed Troughs

using feed troughs small teed feed troughs are more desirable than the large hopper type of 0 feeders with the small trough type of feeders fresh feed Is put out several times a week which the birds will eat better than stale feed to ID the lie large type ot of feeder plenty of feeding and watering space la Is conducive to good production A trough 4 feet ion long at which the birds can feed from both sides will feed SO 0 liens hens at least three feeders 4 feet long should be allowed for each birds one halt half inch of drinking space Is allowed per hen grain can caa best be fed in a trough when trouble Is experienced in keeping the litter clean clea n both leghorns Leg horns and dual purpose breeds are trough fed thin grains at the university of arkansas college of agriculture at fayette the grain Is fed twice a day regulating the amount of grain given the system of 0 feadin feeding g grain Is more satisfactory than feeding grain in dirty utter litter hoards dairyman