Balanced Ration Needed for Hens
Article urges precise feeding for egg production, noting hens require balanced fat protein nitrogen fiber ash and water. It discusses counting eggs by feed components, the variable impact of conditions, and the challenge of matching hens needs with prepared rations.
Molting Period Indicates Hen Value and Flock Profit
The timing of molt signals a hen’s value to the flock. Early molters lose laying time, lowering profits, while later molters tend to be better layers. Experiments show egg production governs molt, not vice versa, and farms discard hens after late September molt to retain those molting in October and November.
Soy Bean Meal Proves Superior Hen Feed Across Tests
Feeding trials at several experiment stations show soy bean oil meal replaces rolled oats in chick feeding. Pacific coast Poultrymen report it as an excellent feed for growth and egg production. Additional tests indicate soy bean oil meal with mineral mix improves corn meal rations, nearly matching condensed buttermilk for short intensive feeding periods.
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Feeding Moldy Cornmeal Harms Hens and Chicks
Moldy or spoiled cornmeal can sicken poultry including hens and chicks. Remove moldy ears and discard grain unfit for feed. Spoiled meat or grain disrupts digestion and can kill birds, though dogs may regurgitate such material.
Feeding Value of Chess Noted in Historical Analysis
There is discussion of feeding chess as a food source with no formal tables. It is described as safe with fair value. Some note that grinding and mixing with other grain yields satisfactory results. Chickens may be wary of some grains and adjust after changes in diet.
Dairy losses cut by milk cooling at farm
The dairy department of the College of Agriculture New Brunswick urges prompt thorough cooling of milk at the dairy barn to reduce sour milk high bacteria and low quality dairy products. It recommends cooling to 50 degrees F or lower using ice or the coldest water and keeping milk at temperature until delivery to the processing plant.
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Boards of Health
Bloody Milk from Udder Rupture and Injury
Article explains bloody milk arises from rupture of a small udder blood vessel or inflammation after freshening. It usually clears once the cause is removed and injuries such as lying on cement or calf bumps are addressed. Monitor cow to identify and remove the source to prevent recurrence.
Grain feeding guidance for dairy cows on short pasture
Dairymen should increase grain when natural pasture is short to sustain milk flow. Cows producing over three gallons daily need one pound of grain per five pounds of milk while on pasture. Nearly dry cows and those not due to freshen soon can skip grain for now. Breeding in late December may reduce milking chores.
Dairying Seen as Growing Popularity Across Farms
The article notes mixed views on dairying with some fearing overextension while others expect rising popularity. Farmers continue paying bills with dairy and poultry ventures, yet signs point to dairying gaining traction rather than declining.
Dairy Farming Tips from the Periodic Dairy Facts
Dairy Facts notes alfalfa flavor transfer to milk if fed an hour or two before milking while no effect after five hours. Dairy calves require careful feeding in heat, avoid pasture before four months, ensure fresh water and good feed. Emphasizes weekly or monthly milk payments and clean utensils exposure to sun and use of cotton strainers for cleaner milk. Also mentions pasture sowing for profit and cautious land use.
Orson Williams Regains Health with Tanlac
Orson C Williams owner of Rosslyn Hotel Denver says he suffered indigestion and stomach trouble before Tanlac relieved his symptoms. He reports stronger health appetite returned and credits Tanlac as a fine tonic. Over 40 million bottles sold.
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Orson C. Williams
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Bayer Aspirin Adverts Warn of Imitations
A classic warning advert urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packages or tablets to ensure genuine, proven safe and prescribed by physicians for 26 years. The message stresses that imitations may be dangerous and urges saying Bayer when purchasing.
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