. Ontario Sessional Papers, 1910, . d of ^ wheat, ^ oats,thrown m straw on floor. At noon every third day, dry mash composed of1 pint ground com, one pint ground barley, 1 pint ground oats, 1 pintshorts, cut bone, beets, given in a hopper. Grit: Oyster shells (ground), in constant supply. Water suppliedregularly. On very cold days snow was given. 1909 THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 103 The results of this experiment, which have been corroborated by otherindividual cues at Gravenhurst and in tlie Province of Alberta, are extremelyencouraging, and, no doubt, further investigation -will sol
. Ontario Sessional Papers, 1910, . d of ^ wheat, ^ oats,thrown m straw on floor. At noon every third day, dry mash composed of1 pint ground com, one pint ground barley, 1 pint ground oats, 1 pintshorts, cut bone, beets, given in a hopper. Grit: Oyster shells (ground), in constant supply. Water suppliedregularly. On very cold days snow was given. 1909 THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 103 The results of this experiment, which have been corroborated by otherindividual cues at Gravenhurst and in tlie Province of Alberta, are extremelyencouraging, and, no doubt, further investigation -will solve the questionof a maximum egg production in winter at a minimum expense, as wellas keeping fowls healthy and in good condition. Conclusions. During the coldest nights of winter none of the combs of the birds werefrozen. This was doubtless owing to the protection of the cotton framewhich was put down in front of the birds when the nights were cold. Thebirds were in good health during the winter. Their condition in springtime was White African Guinea Fowl. The fertility of their eggs in spring was convincing proof of the goodhealth of the birds. On being tested, only 8 out of TO eggs, which wereput in an incubator on March 26th, were found to be unfertilized. The number of eggs laid during the five winter months named werefairly satisfactory considering the low temperature frequently experiencedand the non-stimulating, but wholesome rations given. Another point worthy of note is the suitableness of the hopper systemof feeding the dry mash during cold temperatures. Warm mashes wouldquickly have frozen, besides necessitating hot water (which means fire)and manipulation to mix them. Again, by the hopper and dry mashmethods the birds had opportunity to take the mash when they felt inclinedand each bird could get her full share. 104 THE REPORT OF No. 43 NOTES. 1. Trim up your fair o-rountls, repair fences and gates, and have every-thing in readiness at least one daj prev
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