. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). 838 Rural School Leaflet POULTRY LESSONS i. improving the quality of poultry James E. Rice We should aim to retain purity of breed and vigor of our stock, and to have high-grade market quaUty in our poultry and eggs. By so doing, the profits may be greatly increased and the losses re- duced because the selling value of the product will be in- crease
. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). 838 Rural School Leaflet POULTRY LESSONS i. improving the quality of poultry James E. Rice We should aim to retain purity of breed and vigor of our stock, and to have high-grade market quaUty in our poultry and eggs. By so doing, the profits may be greatly increased and the losses re- duced because the selling value of the product will be in- creased. We shall also get more pleas- ure and satisfaction out of our occu- pation because we shall take pride in the improvement A flock of miscellaneous colors and types such as is of ten found on the average farm. Cockerels of this sort are of no value as breeders and are poor ornaments. The difference in price between poultry and eggs that are attractive and those that are unattractive is enough to warrant great care in breeding for improved quality. Some of the reasons why pure-bred poultry is more desirable than common stock are: i. Pure-bred fowls lay eggs that are more uniform in size, shape, color, and texture of shell. Uniform eggs sell for a higher price. 2. They are more likely to breed true, that is, the chickens will grow up to be like their parents. 3. They are more uniform in shape and size of body and in color of skin and shanks, therefore more attractive and more profitable when placed on sale. 4. They are more attractive as a flock, because they are similar in appearance. It is worth while to keep poultry that looks well. 5. They furnish a larger in- come because eggs for hatching and stock for breeding can be sold at prices considerably higher than for market pur- poses. 6. They are satisfactory, be-. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance
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