To insure rapid and uniform growth of the chicks, provide in addition to a grain feed a dry mash to which the chickens will have access at all times.
For additional information on incubation and brooding, request Farmers’ Bulletins 585 and 624.
An excellent range providing shade and shelter for growing chicks.
If possible locate the brooders on ground that has recently been cultivated, thereby eliminating the danger of tainted soil and possible disease.
Chicks having access to a shaded range, such as shown [above], develop and thrive better in warm weather than those not having such range.
For the production of infertile eggs, exhaustive information relating to the care of poultry and eggs, along with individual advice on such subjects—write to U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, c/o Animal Husbandry Division, Washington, D. C.
Poultry Houses and Fixtures
Select a location for the poultry house that has natural drainage away from the building. A dry, porous soil, such as sand or gravelly loam, is preferable to a clay soil.
