. yolk (7). Tlirough the little openinii' at (8) this yolk keeps passing into the intestine, where it is aljsorbcd into the chick's system. Thus you will see that when food is given before the yolk is entirely assimilated you have food coming from two directions, each kind battling against the other. At (^M, the caecum, or lower intestine, you will note two tube-like extensions. These are the places wliere worms may lodge, and are the seat of many liowel troubles with the older fowds. Over-feeding crams the caecum full, and this condition is generally indicated by a pasted-up vent (10). T vent
. yolk (7). Tlirough the little openinii' at (8) this yolk keeps passing into the intestine, where it is aljsorbcd into the chick's system. Thus you will see that when food is given before the yolk is entirely assimilated you have food coming from two directions, each kind battling against the other. At (^M, the caecum, or lower intestine, you will note two tube-like extensions. These are the places wliere worms may lodge, and are the seat of many liowel troubles with the older fowds. Over-feeding crams the caecum full, and this condition is generally indicated by a pasted-up vent (10). T venture to say that fully 80 per cent of the mortality in raising baby chicks is caused liy improper feeding, and one of the most serious sources of danger is in the moistening of food. Dry food and then good, clean water, which lets the chick do tlie moistening for itself in the proper proportions, is the safest way. Nature has taught them what they require. We don't know. Of course baby chicks can lie raised successfully with wet maslies—but it certainly takes more care and to m<y way of thinking is not Nature's plan. Don't pamjier and overly milk feed young chicks. Prepared foods containing powdered liuttermilk are very beneficial. How Often to Feed For the tirst day or two, chicks should be fed every two or three hours. For the next week, four times daily is sufficient and then three times daily. Be careful about not overfeeding. One of my greatest
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