Practical method to determine sex of baby chicks
University of Maryland researchers describe external indicators for chick sex across breeds. Down color, head spots, and shank color distinguish many males from females with high accuracy, though reliability varies by breed and crossbreeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore C. Byer
University of Maryland
National Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
C. W. Knox
J. P. Quinn
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Rhode Island
Bureau
Plymouth Rocks
New Hampshire
Jersey
Beetle Trap Program Expands in County
In a countywide effort, Mr. Crosthwait demonstrated home made beetle traps using used oil tins or lard tins and other tins. He noted traps can be built cheaply and that patterns were left at school shops for boys and others to make and donate or use for home and countywide projects.
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Sinclair
Beetle Control Methods Discussed by Crosthwait
Mr. Crosthwait outlined arsenate of lead lawn treatments at ten pounds per thousand square feet to combat Japanese Beetle grubs for five to ten years. He noted spraying dusting and parasites as methods, warned against eradicating the pest, and urged crop adjustment trapping and parasite release, citing 364 parasite colonies in the state and trapping success in Cecil County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosthwait
Packard Six and 120 Debut With New Colors
Serious note on buying cars by monthly payments. The message promotes Packard Six and Packard 120 with new colors and immediate delivery. It promises easy ownership and long faithful service, urging readers to visit their dealer.
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Packard
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