. Poultry breeding and management for the English markets. Poultry; Poultry industry. 12 may be said to begin in August. Breeding pens can be erected at a very little cost. Of course, much depends on the number of birds it is intended to raise in a season. If the breeder intends to enter largely into the business, he will have to erect pens sufficient to hold the desired number of stock birds. Shelter should be provided in the shape of trees, &c.; creepers, such as passion fruit, should be planted to provide shelter. Where grass cannot be obtained, it is desirable to provide green food, su
. Poultry breeding and management for the English markets. Poultry; Poultry industry. 12 may be said to begin in August. Breeding pens can be erected at a very little cost. Of course, much depends on the number of birds it is intended to raise in a season. If the breeder intends to enter largely into the business, he will have to erect pens sufficient to hold the desired number of stock birds. Shelter should be provided in the shape of trees, &c.; creepers, such as passion fruit, should be planted to provide shelter. Where grass cannot be obtained, it is desirable to provide green food, such as cabbage and lettuce. It is necessary to have in the breeding- yards a supply of grit, lime or old mortar, oyster shells or burnt bones (crushed), fresh water daily, which must be kept out of the sun. To keep the roosting-house sweet and free from vermin, use lime and carbolic. Nests should be placed in the back portion or sides of each house, so that the eggs can be easily collected from the outside through a door made for that FIG. 5.—PAIK OF Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Victoria. Dept. of Agriculture. Melbourne : Dept. of Agriculture, Victoria
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