Ancestry of Poultry Marks Profitable Chicks
Prepared by the Poultry Department at Ohio State University. G. B. Vickers notes heredity factors in chicks including early maturity winter rest broodiness and egg size. Early maturing birds lay more eggs and broodiness is being bred out to boost production. Egg-laying rate is an inherited trait not altered by care or feeding.
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Poultry Department
Ohio State University
WNU
Vickers
Ohio Poultry Improvement Association
Best Mating Pairing Advice for Geese From Local Guide
The guide advises pairing one goose with one gander for best results. If more geese exist, let pairs form naturally to avoid neglect and infertility. It notes Toulouse as a common breed and praises the male’s vigilant leadership and commanding presence.
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Toulouse
Montreal Herald
Wyandotte Bantam Emerges as New Backyard Want
The Wyandotte bantam debuts as a small yet productive chicken ideal for urban backyards. It eats about a third as much as a standard hen and lays sizable eggs. Originating in England, the cross with the Wyandotte and bantam was shown at the Chicago Coliseum Poultry Exposition. Chickens weigh two to five and a half pounds with eggs weighing 14 ounces per dozen.
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England
Clean Feed Practices for Poultry Rations
Clean feed is vital in poultry raising and must be kept uncontaminated until eaten. Do not scatter grain or mash in litter or on the ground where chicks can reach it. use feed hoppers for all grain and mash to prevent waste and contamination.
Microphone Tricks Singed Voice And Radio Ambitions
The Red Book cautions that microphones distort even strong voices. It notes that soft sibilants and deep breaths can sound odd, and advises speakers to position the tongue away from the palate to soften the s sound for radio.
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Red Book
Kansas
Lars
Poultry Tips for Farmers and Chicks Shipped by Air
One day chicks sent by air from the United States to Panama arrived in perfect condition. Long Island duck farms use sandy yards cleaned by tides. Male turkeys two to four years old mated to second-year hens breed strong. With current feed prices poultry products offer strong returns. Hens may be culled by past production as a more accurate measure. The modern poultry house should have ample space light fresh air movable fixtures and be built for comfort within budget.
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United States
Panama
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