30 Jun 1932
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
A farmer reports two years of trial with dim night lighting in chick houses. Broader spaces with low-intensity lights reduced panic, lowered death loss, and sped growth. Chicks rested quietly under a 10-watt lamp and continued feeding well through the night, supporting similar findings from experiment stations. Read as observed by J. W. in Wallace's Farmer.
A monthly summary from the USDA Bureau of Animal Industry reports progress in eradicating poultry tuberculosis. It includes inspections from eleven states Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin and ten other states with cattle test programs also inspecting poultry. February supervision covers 8605 flocks under eradication efforts.
English observers note that feathers grow better with seed and sulfur, and a steady supply of flint grit greatly aids growth. Providing small grit to chicks prevents numerous feather development problems and supports overall health. Silica in feathers underscores grit as a key supplement.
Chicks need balanced care from hatch. Avoid overheating or chilling and provide sun exposure. Start mash at 24 hours, limit protein to 18 percent, and offer cod liver oil. In the U S, poultry production is high with universal breeds like Pekin ducks, while eggs fetch premiums in cities.
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