The Farm-poultry . hisbulletin, but the following information isgiven in order that the farmer can under-stand why fowls of certain quality arewanted by the packer. The chickens as purchased are groupedinto the following classes: Springs, hens,old roosters, and (at certain seasons)young roosters or staggy cockerels. Earlyin the season small springs are quoted asbroilers, while capons form a separateitem when such are grown. Chickens are starved before killing forthe purpose of emptying the crop, and, tosome degree, the intestines. If this is notdone the carcass presents an unsightlyappearance,
The Farm-poultry . hisbulletin, but the following information isgiven in order that the farmer can under-stand why fowls of certain quality arewanted by the packer. The chickens as purchased are groupedinto the following classes: Springs, hens,old roosters, and (at certain seasons)young roosters or staggy cockerels. Earlyin the season small springs are quoted asbroilers, while capons form a separateitem when such are grown. Chickens are starved before killing forthe purpose of emptying the crop, and, tosome degree, the intestines. If this is notdone the carcass presents an unsightlyappearance, and spoils more readily instorage. In Kansas, as well as in someother states, the law requires poultry tobe drawn. This is advisable only whenthe drawing can be accomplished withgreat care. The method of picking is notalways the same, even in the same is frequently used for local trade,in the summer season, or with cheapgrade stuff. The greater portion of thestock is picked dry. The pickers are gen-. ——————? Tim ill * •-- - • ? ? ? ? - ^>~r^ Order Your Hatching Eggs from THE RANCOCAS POULTRY FARM Scientific Breeders of Single Comb White Leghorns The Chickens that Lay the Eggs,We have 4,600 breeders from which we select your hatching eggs. Rancocas Eggs Eateh Rancocas Chicks LiveMarch 16th we hatched 2,700 chicks from 3,240 eggs. Ferretyis a rule, not an exception, on our plant. Rancocas birds unsur-passed for beauty and utility. Write for prices on hatchingeggs and stock. Booklet vuill be sent on RANCOCAS POULTRY FARM, J. M. Foster, Mmagee, ,. INSURE YOUR CHICKS ACAINST OVERHEATING OR CHILLING BY USINC The Oliver Incubator and Brooder Alarm Rings abell continonsly Wnen temperaturepoes either too high or too low; simple, safe, and sure. Com-plete outfit, ready to attach to any incubator or brooder. $3. Send for free descriptive circular, and learn bowto entirely do away with all temperature troubles in i
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