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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1919
Page
2
The USDA outlines success factors for pigeon keeping as a side venture, stressing stock quality and market access. It notes Homer as popular, Carneaux rising, and mentions other squad raisers like Dragon, White Maltese, White King and common pigeon, with care required to prevent losses from hawks and cats.
Glendale farmer earns nearly 300 dollars in two and a half months from a 210 hen flock under a U S department of agriculture poultry extension expert. Eggs averaged 55 cents per dozen in February yielding about 150 dollars with a 50 dollar feed bill. March profit topped 100 dollars and April receipts reached 97 50 after culling 56 hens. Remaining 154 hens likely matched the overall 210 hen record.
Instruction suggests fumigation by burning sulphur to fill the house with blue fumes. Close the house, burn sulphur, seal it for an hour, then air thoroughly before fowls return. The method aims to drive out disease germs and vermin.
A cautious ruling weighs whether a small backyard can legally house a few hens and if the occupant can provide proper care. The decision hinges on yard size, care capacity, and local regulations.
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