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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
6
A collection of practical tips for poultry and livestock care. Topics include sunlight for brooding chicks, avoiding wet feed, dust baths for hens, feeding schedules, cow rest before calving, wool and dairy handling, and general farm management practices to improve milk yield, herd condition, and animal welfare.
A poultry specialist reports that white diarrhoea causes chick deaths, often from parent stock. The Storrs Connecticut station study recommends feeding sour milk from hatch to prevent the disease, boost growth, and increase laying flock output. Skim milk, cottage cheese, and curds also help, with continuous supply on farms urged.
Calf rear ing faces two great scourges the white scour and the lung Affection which latter is hard to prevent The method needs careful labor and strict care to work Investigation finds the disease located in district areas and more common where sanitation is poor It spreads through contact with polluted matter from manure and contaminated areas
Advice on preventing disease in newborn calves focuses on cleansing the navel, applying carbolic acid to destroy infection, and keeping calving areas clean. It urges thorough disinfection, ample dry bedding, and immediate navel dressing to reduce contagion and improve calf survival.
A compact poultry coop design highlights easy cleaning with sides and ends built from any material and in convenient dimensions. Suitable for a small flock of fowls or a larger hen house for a brood, the plan emphasizes practical construction and adaptability.
A fragmented description explains a roof structure with a hinged apex and supports. It mentions tying the roof up by projections, with wire netting and burlap to control ventilation. The illegible text suggests a method to adjust airflow by manipulating the roof and supports.
A fragmented note advises placing each hen with her own brood at night to prevent frightened chicks. Mixing many chicks under one hen leads to neglect, starvation, and chick mortality as hens fail to cover all offspring.
A local feature highlights Nyelving poultry and a wide range of foods prepared in diverse ways to tempt diners. The piece warns against overeating any one type of poultry and urges moderation while presenting vivid menu ideas.
A clipped editorial note remarks that healthy poultry like healthy people are not fastidious about eating, but tolerate rough handling and ordinary conditions. The piece uses a humorous tone to imply resilience and practicality in daily consumption.
The article warns that young calves can die if exposed to cold and wet weather. It urges good dry quarters, proper ventilation without drafts, and mild outdoor exercise only on warm days. Never let a calf drink water soaked with cold rain. It stresses careful, thoughtful care for valuable farm assets.
When horses grow idle, they should receive no more than half the grain used during work. If kept idle for long, grain can be reduced to a minimal share provided abundant roughage. The guidance emphasizes maintaining balance with available forage while avoiding excess feed during inactivity.
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