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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1952
Page
12
University of Idaho extension poultryman urges farmers to remove loafing hens using head culling. County agents identify signs of low producers, such as withered combs and dull eyes, and describe evaluating a hen’s body to find high producers. A free bulletin on culling for egg profits is available at the county agent’s office.
The article covers growth conditions for African violets including light, temperature, and water needs. It advises east or north windows, avoid direct sun, water from below, keep peat moss damp for humidity, monthly feeding with plant food, and gentle handling when repotting not exceeding one inch larger pots.
Clarence A. Jensen says cooperators pay about half the cost of soil and water conservation under the agricultural conservation program. The other half is a public investment in soil and water resources. He notes annual nation wide soil loss and flood damage run near four billion dollars and cites growing food needs for cities like New York.
County agent Daniel Roberts emphasizes clean water and good ground for range pullets. Pasture like alfalfa lowers feed costs, with two feeders per 100 birds and ample shelters. An acre supports 300 to 1090 pullets, pasture cuts feed by about 20 percent, and a grain supplement is advised. Debeaking or using eye specks prevents feather picking. Regular flock checks help prevent coccidiosis round worms and tuberculosis.
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