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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
7
The guide details early sexing of pullets, culling at six weeks for undersized or weak birds, and separating cockerels and pullets in colony houses of 75–100. It describes house construction, roosting setups, and the need for steady growth with gradual development. Feeding mixes for range and housing, lice control, and sanitation are outlined to keep a healthy flock.
Farmers advised to dip hens legs in a half coal oil and half tin seed oil solution to kill a parasite that causes rough skin. Repeated applications may be needed for very rough legs to restore smoothness.
Advertisement claims a product enhances egg production and profits. It offers enclosure of 19 cents and includes contact details for N L Webb of Lamasco via box 14. The terse copy emphasizes financial gain from poultry care.
Ancona fowls originate in Ancona Italy and arrived in England by 1852 and America by 1890. The breed features black and white plumage with greenish sheen and a five serration comb. they are modestly wild yet friendly in parks. They are hardy prolific layers with records of up to 928 eggs in twelve months and continued strong egg production without forced feeding, ideal for both fanciers and farmers.
Growers are guided to select promising growing chicks by breed standards, maintain clean well ventilated housing with regular meals and water, provide shade and dust baths, and emphasize disciplined management to ensure health vigor and potential show quality. Good blood must be paired with intelligent care to achieve results.
Multiple farm ads list White Orpingtons and other poultry stock for sale across Georgia and nearby states. Items include yearling hens, pullets, cockerels, eggs, and baby chicks from Kellerstrass, Mrs Goodrich, Abbeville, and other breeders, with prices from 50 cents to several dollars and notes about satisfaction guarantees and closing out stock. Also lists Indian Runner ducks, Black Langshan eggs, and various breeds from breeders in Athens, College Park, Shipp Bros Finleyson, and Atlanta area.
Poultry keepers urged to use Rust's Havens Climax Powder as the only reliable cure for gaps and cholera. Secretary J A Carodiskey cites its superiority over tonics and conditioners, with price options and dealer outreach from H G Hastings Co in Atlanta and plans for exclusive town agencies. free poultry book and record mailed.
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