Poultry Pays in Brazos County Growth Plan For Farmers
In Brazos County the author argues for switching from a cotton-centric plan to live stock farming. He cites 1910 poultry figures and proposes raising 400 000 chickens to yield net profits of about 1.25 per hen annually, totaling substantial countywide gains while complementing cotton crops. He warns against scrub chickens and details early chick care and feeding, endorsing March as ideal for hatching.
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Brazos County
Ers
Bryan
Feeding Chicks and Range Tips for Bryan Development
The article advises scalding to prevent poisonous molds, avoiding milk spills, substituting meat scrap when milk is unavailable, and using ground bone in feed at a ratio of one pound bone per fifteen pounds feed. It recommends dry feeding in self feeders away from roosts and ample range with grass, wheat, or oats, urging readers to buy in Bryan to aid local development.
Martin’s remedies for poultry care and disinfection
Read as an agricultural notice promoting Martin’s White Diarrhea Remedy for mixing in drinking water to prevent spring bugs. Also advertises Martin’s Blue Bug Remedy for feed and Martin’s Dip and disinfectant for spraying chicken houses to reduce pests and disease risk.
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Martin
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