4. To eliminate the nonproductive hen.
5. To add mechanical precision to judgment and experience in developing and maintaining the utility of a flock.
For further information and plans showing the construction of a trap nest, send for Farmers’ Bulletin 682, “A Simple Trap Nest for Poultry.”
Feeding for Egg Production
Classification of Poultry Feeds
| Nature provides— | Scientific classification | Poultrymen feed— |
|---|---|---|
| Worms and bugs | Nitrogenous material, or protein | Meat (Green cut bone or beef scrap), milk or cottage cheese. |
| Seeds | Carbohydrates | Wheat, oats, corn, barley, etc. |
| Greens | Succulents | Lettuce, cabbage, kale, mangels, alfalfa, clover, sprouted oats, etc. |
| Grit | Mineral matter | Grit and oyster shell. |
| Water | Water | Water. |
A homemade dry-mash hopper.
Oats in the process of sprouting.