Feeding pullets in cold season for heavy winter laying
South Dakota State College extension poultry expert D C Henderson urges a careful feeding program to develop surplus body fat in pullets for winter egg production. He recommends a dry mash of cornmeal oats bran flour middlings and tankage with milk if available, plus free access to milk and adequate grain for fat storage.
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D. C. Henderson
South Dakota State College Extension Service
Henderson
Late Laying Hens Best for Building Up Flock
Farmers should breed from the best late laying hens to boost egg production. Only hens with proper size and desirable traits should be used. poorly colored birds and those with disqualifications are unsuitable as breeders. Hens that molt after September 15 should mate with top males or stock from a reputable production-bred breeder.
Arranging Nests for Easy Cleaning Is Best Plan
Arrange nests for the hens and new pallets promptly. Build a long row of nests with a base board and partition squares, fastened with screen door hooks for disassembly. Dark nests preferred. place along the wall to collect eggs without entering the scratching area.
Ventilation improves winter egg production for hens
The article notes that few winter eggs come from old hens unless conditions are favorable such as electric lights. Old hens shed and melt their laying in June or later, with some not melting until December. Rely on the pullet flock for dependable early winter egg production.
Blood Spots in Eggs and Common Causes
Blood spots in eggs arise from various causes and are usually not serious for the flock. They occur in many eggs from commercial flocks and do not require management changes unless many appear. sometimes pepper or condimental foods in the diet contribute.
Open Air Colony Houses Favorable for Pullets
The cause of poorly developed pullets in fall is poor ventilation in colony houses or overcrowding in tight shelters. Open air colony houses are favored by many poultry raisers for simple construction using four corner posts a tight roof overhanging eaves light framework and ordinary wire.
This Attractive House Contains Seven Rooms and All Conveniences
William A. Radford offers free advice on building through readers of the paper. The illustrated home shows a 27 ft 6 in by 50 ft frame house with seven rooms plus washroom, two bathrooms, sewing room, ample closets, and a wide eight foot front porch. The plan includes a large living room, dining room, kitchen, two first floor bedrooms, and two upper bedrooms with a dormer alcove and bathroom.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Grain Needed to Boost Milk in Dairies, Study Finds
New Jersey State College of Agriculture reports dairy cows perform better with grain in feed. Trials show alfalfa hay plus corn silage plus grain yields more milk and butterfat than hay and silage alone, with other studies noting grain improves cow condition.
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New Jersey State College of Agriculture
New Brunswick
New Jersey
New Jersey Experiment Station
Illinois Experiment Station
Plumbing and Wiring Upkeep for Old Houses
The article advises checking the toilet tank float valve for proper shutoff and replacing dripping faucet disks. It endorses modern fixtures attached to old pipes for ease and economy. It also warns about old wiring rising fire risk and recommends wiring in metal tubes with concealed runs.
Modern Housing Elements Focus On Space Use
Good housing elements emphasize how space is utilized over mere cubic feet. High ceilings waste usable area, while compact planned rooms aid housekeeping. In cities dust and soot control adds to cleaning needs, favoring smaller surface areas to reduce upkeep.
Wrought Iron Used More in Decorating
Wrought iron has grown in importance for home decoration beyond architecture. It appears in lighting fixtures, grill doors, and furnishings such as telephone sets, console tables, coffee tables, small chairs, lamp bases, candelabra, smoking stands, and plant stands adding refreshment to modern interiors.
House design tips for comfortable family living
The article stresses cleanable surfaces, ample closet space, and practical layouts for families. It notes three bedrooms for children, downstairs bath and bedroom for small children, and the value of a spacious living room with a dining area, plus sunlit, well ventilated homes enabled by good kitchen design and sun porches.
Master Key Lets Homeowners Bypass Multiple Locks
Developments in lock and key technology enable a master key system that fits the front door side door rear door cellar and garage doors. Each lock remains unique and only the matching key can open its door.
Hidden artistic touch boosts home value at low cost
The article notes that artistic and practical effects used in friends homes can be achieved in one’s own residence with relatively little expense, highlighting affordable ways to enhance bathrooms and kitchens.
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U.S
Bathroom and Kitchen Need Special Attention
A home planning note emphasizes the bathroom and kitchen require focus for refinement and sanitation. It urges thoughtful design and upkeep to leave a lasting positive impression on visitors and residents alike.
Concrete stairs offer rot proof durable outdoor option
Concrete stairs are rot proof and nearly indestructible and require less upkeep than wood. They stay clean easily and can be finished to present a handsome appearance, making them a practical choice for exterior house access.
How To Set Hinges For A Flush Mount
The guide explains placing the hinge at the intended location and tracing its three sides with a sharp knife. It advises cutting the wood just deep enough for the hinge to sit flush and then driving the screws.
Plenty of Feed to Increase Milk Yield
Farmers are advised to select cows with sufficient capacity and increase feed. Fresh soft seeds like grass and mixed hay, not highly concentrated rations, yield best. A balanced mix of hay varieties plus grain and plant minerals aids digestion and mastication.
Growing Crops to Provide Dairy Feeds
The article prescribes home grown feed for dairy cows for a year. It lists 3 tons silage per cow or alternatives 1 ton legume hay plus 15 bushels corn and 10 bushels oats, with up to 10 cows. If no silage is produced, compute 2 tons legume hay per cow and maintain pasture frost to frost, reducing external purchases to about five bags cottonseed meal and three bags wheat bran.
Addition of Dried Yeast to Normal Calf Ration
In Minnesota experiment station tests with 47 calves, Eckles Williams Wilbur Palmer and Harshaw found dried yeast added to normal calf rations did not raise gains from two weeks to 180 days. Rats required 15 to 20 percent yeast for growth, but higher amounts showed no extra benefit.
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Minnesota Experiment Station
C. H. Eckles
W. M. Williams
J. W. Wilbur
L. S. Palmer
HW. M. Harshaw
Box Stall Care for a Bull Sire Exercise and Diet
A box stall suits a herd sire but requires daily exercise. Turn him out to a small pad dock or barn lot for roaming. Feed hay and silage with a small grain ration. Silage does not harm potency but should not be the sole diet.
Feed for Rapid Growth in Young Stock
The article emphasizes extra high quality feed for growing young animals to ensure rapid weight gain. It notes that providing ample feed is cheaper long term than feeding mature stock and that growth stalls after weaning if feed is insufficient. It recommends plenty of the right feed to build bone and muscle, especially when pasture is scarce.
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