Poultry mash and winter feeding advice from UW expert
James G. Halpin, poultryman at the University of Wisconsin, stresses year round money in poultry by using mash and protein rich feeds. He urges including wheat bran middlings and gluten feed and supplementing with animal protein for hens in winter. He describes safe use of fresh meat scraps and meat meal if available and notes hens need milk for best production.
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James G. Halpin
University of Wisconsin
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Light and Ventilation Plan for Healthy Poultry Houses
The article outlines bright interior design with whitewashed walls, ample windows for sunlit health, and ventilation to prevent dampness and disease. It advises muslin curtains to allow airflow, used in cold weather but open during the day, and specifies one square foot of curtain per six square feet of floor space with openings placed above flock level to avoid drafts.
Early Maturing Pullet Breeding Advice
Early pullets reach maturity quickly and yield higher priced eggs, while late developers cost more to keep and produce weaker records. Band all laying birds now, then remove bands next September after moult or low egg capacity to pick breeders efficiently for next year.
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O. C. Krum
Colorado Agricultural College
Fertility of White Eggs Higher Than Brown Ones
Testa results indicate white and brown eggs require the same incubation temperature. Brown eggs show poorer fertility with more dead germs and fewer chicks, while white eggs are expected to be about 90 to 2 percent fertile and hatch around 75 percent of fertile eggs under normal conditions.
Lice Killing Powder Helps Turkey Hen Hatching
Guidance on applying lice killing powder to a sitting turkey hen during incubation. Recommends several dustings, the final one no less than three days before hatch, and notes risks if the hen is disturbed or dusted at night.
Trap Nest to Tell Profitable Fowls
The article explains a simple trap nest helping farmers track which hens lay eggs and how many, enabling selection of the most productive birds for breeding. It describes a box nest with a light front door and a back door tied to a lifting mechanism, recording each hen’s activity while noting the limitation of not linking eggs to specific hens.
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Orange Judd
Artificial Lights Boost Egg Production in Jersey Flocks
A New Jersey poultry study on 100 flocks shows lighting raises annual egg output. Three lighting plans are outlined by W H Allen of the New Jersey College of Agriculture, with electric or oil lantern options and careful feeding to prevent thinning.
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New Jersey
W. WH. Allen
New Jersey College of Agriculture
Winter Hen Care Emphasizes Food and Protein Needs
The piece stresses that hens in winter require adequate external exercise, succulent feed, and a protein source such as skim milk or beef scraps to replace spring insect intake.
Globe-Post targets Plymouth county readers with honest ads
The Globe-Post serves over 3,000 Plymouth and Sioux County homes twice weekly. It notes readers pay $2.00 yearly for news and insights, while criticized circulars and fake ads are barred. Local advertisers gain trust through proven reputations, especially LeMars and Plymouth County firms, with national brands also appearing via local dealers.
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