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Remarkable Hen Record From Mrs Parsons Farm
Mrs Parsons raises Buff Rock hens in 1920 and records a year of egg production totaling 15 376 eggs from 261 hens. From an initial flock of 150 mongrel hens she culled 123, built a high producing flock, and notes losses from theft and pullet losses. The article cites careful culling, no incubator use, and plans for continued strong productivity, with a mix of corn and eats as feed. A Farm Federation Chicago report from March 3 1920 is included detailing Farm Bureau leadership and reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Parsons
East
Par
Parsens
Fountain
As“ Farm Federation
Chicago
Ill
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
National Organization
National Federation
James R. Howard
Iowa
S. L. Strivings
New York
J. W. Coverdale
J. S. Crenshaw
Kentucky