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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
6
University of Illinois poultry researchers find that feeding a ration with 20 percent pea meal and sour skim milk yields the largest share of marketable eggs at the lowest feed cost. Other protein sources like meat meal or whey show size gains but are less profitable due to cost.
Poultrymen debate the merits of drawn and undrawn fowls. Undrawn birds are exposed to air and internal organs decompose faster, while drawn birds spoil quicker as viscera, bed, and feet are removed, spreading taint. United States Department of Agriculture experiments show drawn birds spoil more rapidly overall.
The text argues against housing hens of different ages together in a single facility with uniform feed and treatment. It claims such mixed housing should not be used and notes that the practice will not yield desirable results, suggesting negative outcomes in egg production.
Seer Dey offers poultry guidance on balanced feeding and breeding. It notes standard barred Plymouth Rocks benefit from proper diet and warns against overfeeding. Ducks and geese can be bred for multiple years with careful management.
William A. Radford outlines a sun filled story and a half house with seven good sized rooms. The design features a sun parlor dining room combo, brick exterior, dormer windows, large living and dining areas, a convenient washroom, and three second floor bedrooms with ample closet space.
The article urges painting or refinishing all kitchen wood to keep shelves clean and sanitary. It notes moisture from cooking and cleaning, vapor, and smoke can stain and damage surfaces, recommending enamel coatings and regular upkeep for easy cleaning.
A fragmented memory note mentions water freezing and protests over ice handling. The text reads as a memory jog about keeping water pipes free and not neglecting to take care during freezing conditions. The fragmentary lines reference a protest and a reminder to remember proper procedures.
A historical note outlines Wisconsin recommendations for managing swine abortion. Steps include isolating gilts, disposing of aborted material, testing blood samples, separating affected pigs, sanitizing facilities, and coordinating vaccination via veterinary channels to prevent further infection.
A livestock extension specialist from Colorado Agricultural College advises a western slope farmer on a litter of twelve pigs and another eight from purebred sires. Underfeeding and premature weaning caused slim condition. recommendations include early careful feeding, weaning after seven weeks, and gradual nutrition up to 150 pounds with corn middlings oats and milk.
A farmer notes cold drafts at doorway causing direct hog exposure and insufficient fresh air when doors are open or closed. He seeks a capula solution to improve necessary ventilation and avoid cold air hitting hogs on entry and during feeding.
Reports note that hogs exposed to influenza-like illness show little spread to neighboring herds across fences. Observers cite open sheds with steers and thick sheep as having better ventilation and lower transmission in many cases.
Three sets of livestock require humane transport: young pigs young calves and milk cows. A good stock barn must be dry warm with uniform temperature well ventilated and sanitary.
The text explains that a boar is as important as a sow in breeding swine, noting the sow can farrow only a limited number of pigs per year while the boar can sire many more. It emphasizes the boar's role in successful pork and bacon production.
A brief notice offers completing the Instrument and 1925 Almanac for $1.43 postage paid or just the Almanac for 50 cents. Readers are urged to send orders to the office, noting both items are needed.
Mrs. M. J. Travis of Jacksonville reports relief from pyorrhea after using Moore's pyorrhea treatment at home. She says three days after starting it her gums improved and teeth tightened, with breath and mouth healed. A money back guarantee offers a $2 test, sent to Mooreham Co. in Kansas City.
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