Chicks Should Hatch and Grow With Care
A Missouri College expert says half of hatched chicks fail to mature but losses are mostly preventable. Under normal farming, the colony brooding method works best with 100F initially, then cooling. Provide clean water, avoid open containers, and feed early small amounts then progressively. Include milk, vitamins, and protein to curb intestinal diseases and promote growth.
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Missouri
M. A. Seaton
Missouri College of Agriculture
PAYS TO CANDLE EVERY EGG IN INCUBATOR
Poultrymen learn it pays to candle every egg going into the incubator. For large batches, many breeders skip careful candling and risk infertile eggs saving space for viable ones. Candling with a light under the tray helps reject infertile or stale eggs, though not a substitute for thorough washing.
Causes of Lameness in Birds and Tuberculosis Signs
Lameness in birds can arise from rough actions by male flock members and from rheumatism due to dampness. Rapid emaciation and liver spots may signal tuberculosis. a laboratory exam is needed to confirm infection in fowls.
Poultry Hints for Feeding New Hatchlings and Capons
Poultry hints recommend milk as the sole drink for chickens with no other animal protein needed. For market capons, choose breeds suitable for meat rather than egg laying types like leghorns. Start feeding poults at 48 hours with eggs, corn bread, and clabbered milk, adding hard boiled eggs occasionally. provide fresh water, charcoal, and grit.
Eastern Blue Stem Disease Cripples Black Raspberry Yields
United States Department of Agriculture outlines Eastern Blue Stem, a disease hitting black raspberry crops in Osio and New York and spreading to Michigan and Wisconsin. The malady causes leaf curling blue stripes, stunting, and eventual plant death, with losses reaching up to 74 percent in infected fields. No cure exists. growers urged to obtain disease-free nursery stock and remove diseased tips, while awaiting circular 227 details.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Osio
New York
B. Wilcox
Michigan
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Main Requirements for a Good Alfalfa Seed Bed
The main requirements of a good seed bed for alfalfa and other small seeded crops are moisture, fine pulverization, compactness, and a loose surface. Aside from weather dependent moisture, the key point is to get it properly packed after plowing to ensure good germination and seed contact.
Difficult Start for Alfalfa on Humus Rich Soils
On humus rich land alfalfa is hard to start due to loose soil. Seed must be shallowly covered and surface compacted after seeding. Deep placement may lack moisture, while shallow depth may dry out too quickly. Rolling aids germination.
Charcoal for Chicks Powerfully Absorbs Gases
A note on using charcoal as a feed aid for chicks. It acts as a powerful absorbent to remove digestive gases that can contribute to disease, helping birds stay healthier by stabilizing the gut environment.
Weight Standards for Orpington Birds Discussed
The article states standard weights for Orpington varieties: cocks ten pounds, hens eight pounds, cockerels eight and a half pounds, and whlets seven pounds. It presents a concise guide to breed sizing and proper tonnage for exhibition or breeding purposes.
Morgan horse Gladstone shows versatility on farms a feature
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the report highlights Gladstone a registered Morgan foaled April 13 1913 sired by General Gates out of Mennehaha. He replacing tired city horses in Washington and later completed a 300 mile endurance ride finishing second behind a winning horse. He returns to farm work at Middlebury Vermont.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Gladstone
Mounted Service
General Gates
Washington
Government Experiment Farm
Beltsville
Experiment Farm
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
United States
Morgan Horse Farm
Middlebury
Lorses
Morgan Worse Farm
Castor
Morgan
Modern Beekeeping A Study Of Advanced Practices
The article explains that beekeeping is an ancient craft now modernized by controlled hive management. It describes shaping the epiony population to maximize gathering bees at peak times and prevent swarming, thereby increasing honey yield. A skilled beekeeper adapts conditions to bee habits to boost productivity.
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Wiadden
Farmers favor serviceable tractors in corn belt study
Farmers with tractors praise well known makes for which repair and service are prompt and sites operate efficiently. Government investigators found these brands usually reliable.
Control Melon Aphids With Nicotine Sulphate
The melon aphid, or cucumber aphid, attacks undersides of leaves causing curling. Late melons, cantaloupes, and cucumbers are vulnerable. Use nicotine sulphate at one half pint to two quarts per forty gallons, sprayed when aphids first appear, directing spray to leaf undersides with angled nozzle.
Protein and nutrients boost forage yields per acre
Alfalfa and clover provide higher protein and total digestible nutrients per acre than timothy, leading to more milk and meat per acre. The comparison highlights the superior feed value of legumes like alfalfa and clover for dairy and beef production.
Geese Demand Exercise Amid Breeder Warnings
Geese require regular targeted activity to stay healthy and moderately lean. Experts warn that insufficient exercise leads to obesity and related ailments, urging owners to provide daily walks and space to roam.
Ration for Chicks Guides Growth for Best Results
A farmer notes that providing a balanced chick ration supports healthy growth. The guidance emphasizes consistent feeding, fresh water, and steady care to maximize hatchling and juvenile development.
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Bilez
Stanton and Dwight clash over a wartime pass
In a Civil War anecdote, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton refuses a pass to an old man to visit his dying son until Colonel Dwight boldly proclaims his rank and speaks plainly. Stanton finally grants the pass. A second item reports a new electrical battery claim hailed as foot proof, indestructible, with 200 percent capacity and a 300 mile vehicle range.
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Gamaliel Bradford
Stanton
Lincoln
Mr. Bradford
Dwight
Walter Dwight
One Hundred and Forty-ninth Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Palace of Kings The Escurial in Spain eighth wonder
The Escurial palace near Madrid is called the eighth wonder of the world. Built for the Spanish kings it spans about 25 miles from Madrid and cost around 50 million dollars. The gridiron shaped complex houses numerous art treasures.
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Madrid
Making Eagle Scream Fink Stingy Hodges Mock
Local jabs circulate about Mr. Hodges as stingy. A phrase mocks his generosity with a dime on the collection plate and a nickel in change. The clash reflects community opinion and gossip in a small-town scene.
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Eagle
Mr. Hodges
Fink
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