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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
5
The Iowa State College poultry department explains how to obtain richly colored yellow yolks in winter. Use yellow corn with clipped alfalfa or sprouted oats. leafy alfalfa or clover sweepings supplement feed. Provide a rack with coarse mesh to allow hens to pick leaves. Green feed boosts health and laying ability during cold weather.
A new device integrates a vermin catching trap with the chicken roost to curb pests such as lice that attack birds while roosting. The trap targets insects that suck blood and return to crevices, threatening hens’ health and egg production.
Bumble foot a bruise from frozen ground or hard floors. Inspect for limpness, if pus cross sole disinfect and apply ointment. Bandage well and provide soft litter. Fowls need air in winter open doors on sunny days then close before dark. Leaky roofs cause trouble keep roofs tight and vermin under control. Take care with fewer birds if needed rather than neglect them.
Farmers recommend placing the dust bath in sunlit area to attract hens. Sun exposure encourages active use, increasing cleanliness and feather condition across the flock.
Winter-hatched chicks are brooded in a poultry house to protect them from harsh weather. Once settled, they can be moved to outdoor brood coops that are cat and rat proof with ample ventilation and fresh air.
Practical guidance on raising ducks advises choosing one variety and breed for quality, avoiding mixed diets to force consumption, feeding four to five times daily, including fresh vegetables, preventing damp filthy coops, and ensuring ample clean water with shade for comfort.
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