Old Settin Hen Trails Mechanical Hatchers In Poultry Race
The United States Department of Agriculture report shows the old hen losing to mechanical hatching but still active on the job. Regional differences appear, with the South Atlantic and South Central regions hatching about two thirds of chicks by natural means, while Rhode Island shows only 14 percent. North Atlantic and Western states dominate with 45 and 42 percent respectively. Farm hatcheries and incubators vary, with the North Central States leading in incubator use and Missouri and Kansas reporting high farm hatch rates.
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Virginia
Florida
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Rhode Island
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Western States
Missouri
Kansas
Moist Mashes Favored for Keeping Up Weight
Moist mash helps maintain pallet and hen weight in winter. Feed at noon, spread in troughs so all hens can eat, remove leftovers within minutes. Use warm, liquid milk or buttermilk if available, or warm water, avoid cold mash to prevent chilling birds and wasting energy.
Low Temperature Key to Storing Fresh Eggs
The text explains how eggs develop an air cell as they cool and evaporate moisture through the shell. Heat accelerates this evaporation, enlarging the air cell and signaling quality. Proper cool storage slows air cell growth and preserves freshness, especially for newly laid eggs.
Buying Pullets Weight and quality guide purchase decisions
The article notes pullet buyers should value weight and quality over use, as birds of same age vary in grade. It advises weighing part of the flock and performing a thorough health inspection. It mentions knowing production costs, warning many pullets sell for a dollar while costing about £1.20 to produce.
No Best Breed For Laying Chickens In Production
The text argues no single best breed for laying hens exists and notes multiple breeds such as Barred Rocks Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds have been bred for high production. It advises buying eggs from high producing stock and reliable dealers to ensure quality.
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Rhode Island
Fattening Ration Aids Poultry Growth
A Purdue station recommended fattening ration uses 20 pounds yellow cornmeal 40 pounds ground oats 10 pounds flour middlings and 5 pounds buttermilk or skim milk. The mix stands four hours before use and the feed is prepared a day ahead for the fattening period. Birds are confined in crates and fed twice daily, cleaning up in about half an hour.
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Purdue
Soybeans in Laying Mash Could Replace Meat Scraps
Experiments at the Missouri agricultural station show vegetable protein concentrates from cottonseed and soybeans can substitute part of the laying mash for hens. A third of the ration may use the ground beans or cottonseed meal with mineral additions and oyster shells, but bone meal remains needed for balanced nutrition. Further investigation needed before full adoption.
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Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
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Cottonseed Inc
Direct Sunlight for Layers Is Essential
Direct sunlight for poultry layers is vital. A simple setup uses ten square feet of south side space filled with an eight inch layer of cinders, possibly enclosed to prevent soil contamination. In windy sites a windbreak helps as chickens avoid drafts. dark heat absorbing cinders melt snow and allow birds to bask on warm dry ground.
Feeding New Corn For Short Term Emergency Ration
The article outlines a temporary mash mix using 100 pounds ground oats 10 pounds tankage or meat scraps and one pound salt to supplement dry corn. It notes barley plus oats can improve rations and suggests this mash as an emergency feeding option rather than a permanent ration.
Pullets Begin Laying For Winter Egg Prices
Early pullets start laying more in their first season than later seasons. If many pullets reach maturity by late September, a strong winter egg season should follow. February or March hatchings should begin laying around peak winter prices depending on breed.
Gapeworm outbreak kills poultry in D C area
A Washington D C poultryman lost about 75 percent of several hundred chicks after gapeworms from a resting turkey flock contaminated his field for about 24 hours. The condition caused the chicks to gape and struggle to breathe, impeding growth and survival of the flock.
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Pontryman
Washington, D.C
Practical Christmas gifts from Gambles Stores in Clinton Iowa
Shoppers are urged to consult Gambles Stores manager for practical gift ideas suitable for men women and children. The Kyle Melendy sale drew a small crowd due to extreme cold but bidding and prices were strong. Local news notes include Mrs Flora Trail of Powell Wyoming suffering a stroke and family visits from Detroit. Lena Carpenter enters DeKalb College as Leonard Stage returns to farming with his family plans to move from the farm.
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Local radio dealer sells sets to several area residents
G. A. Smith, Atwater Kent dealer, recently sold radios to Arthur Pape FE Hemmer of Thomson and Will Smith of Avg. Pa. Rev. Duvall of Albany was a Thanksgiving guest at the Arthur Pape home.
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G. A. Smith
Atwater Kent
Arthur Pape
FE. O. Hemmer
Thomson
Will Smith
Avg. Pa
Rev. Duvall of
Albany
Local Families Share Thanksgiving Visits and News
Mr and Mrs Fred Groharing and Mrs Fred Yates visited Jane Lamb hospital for a day and brought home Lucinda Groharing who had been visiting there for appendicitis. Thanksgiving hosts Mrs and Mrs Fred Barnhart hosted Me and Mrs Louis Zugschwerdt and daughters Bessie and Erma of Chadwick. Delbert Demmick and children from East Troy Wisconsin arrived to stay with Mr and Mrs John Schade family.
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Fred Groharing
Fred Yates
Morrison
Jane Lamb Hospital
Lucinda Groharing
Fred Barnhart
Louis Zugschwerdt
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Erma
Chadwick
Delbert Demmick
East Troy
Wis
Orpheum Show Ends Early With Parking Near Venue
A local notice urges patrons to arrive early for a full two hour picture and stresses starting on time at nine, promising better understanding and enjoyment. It notes ample parking near the Orpheum, especially early.
Desert Song Presented with New Vitaphone Equipment
John Boles stars in The Desert Song presented as in larger theatres on our new vitaphone system. The production is praised as a peak light opera experience and compared favorably with stage and screen standards.
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John Boles
Lareer
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