20 Difference Between Profits and Problems in Turkey-Raising ||l| jll | | r WHITE COCHIN This breed was developed from the Pekin Bantams, which were a part of the spoils obtained at Pekin, China, and sent to England by the British. After being inbred for a number of years these fowls lost stamina, and 18 there was no way to obtain new blood, the English fanciers then com menced crossing other breeds in an effort to save the Pekins from dying out. The Nankin Bantam was used and also the large Cochins. These infusions of new blood saved the breed and brought out some 'off-col ored birds, among them being the White and Blacks. Crossing with common White Bantams and White Booted Bantams helped to tlx the color characteristics. In America, White Cochin Bantams originated from "sports" or albinos from the Buffs. English White Cochin Bantams were imported and How to Attain Bigger Flocks, Finer Birds and Better Returns The Importance Bearing Up on Selection of Breed, Feed, Home and Treat ment. By >l. L. I .oncficM. Author and Practical Poultryman I The turkey raiser profits by past failures. One realizes the \alue «f good breeders and early hatches. The. clue to successful treatment lies In studying: turkey tastes* "Xewly-turn ed ground for turkey runs" is axiom ntic. Young: turks droop when ver min infesteil. Airy, roomy dry coops , contribute to success. Give no medi cine to healthy turkeys. Few turkeys develop to marketable Come in and Get Free. Building Plans If you are thinking of building a barn, a garage, a greenhouse, a poultry house, a porch, a small dam and spillway, etc., come in and get a helpful plan—free. 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Cross ing the strains produced Cochin Bant ams that were small and well form ed, and at the same time perfectly white. Many excellent specimens are now shown, and it has been con -1 ceded that greater Improvement has been made in this variety than in the original Buffs. White Cochin Bantams make first j rate pets. They are small and do- I cile and become very tame. The hens are splendid layers, and their eggs are surprisingly large when the size of the hen is considered. Showroom specimens bring prices ranging from $5 to $25, and many fanciers secure a very satisfactory in -1 come from the sale of stock and eggs. size in less than six months. Provide them with ideal environment and it may be done. Certain phases of the weather, such as long droughts or re peated drawn-out wist storms, directly hinder the young birds' growth. The career Ihe eggs can be hatched after May 15th the longer the period of growth before the first holiday de mand. A marked difference in size exists between turkeys whose ages vary but two weeks, nor does the dis crepancy ever seem to be overcome. Eggs should not be kept too long. Their vitality depreciates rapidly. The little turk. issuing from the egg set as soon as laid, is noticeably sturdy. If in addition, the eggs are the product of hens two years old. or more, the young have a double heritage of strength. In recognition of this fact, most growers set surplus turkey eggs under ordinary hens. As :oon as the turkey hen shows a decided intention of keeping her nest, she should be given her eggs. Incubators can be used, but one runs less risk of tampering with the vitality of the unhatched bird by entrusting it to a hen or turkey. Whence is un- covered one secret of the successful raiser—a sturdy hatching. 1 .earning From Nature Why are turkeys generally consid ered difficult to raise? Chiefly be cause those who embark in the ven ture arc hampered by their knowledge of the habits of chickens. The simi larity of young fowls to turkeys is merely superficial. On vital points they differ radically. Turkeys are voracious without a chicken's ability to assimilate great quantities. They require a certain amount of exercise as an aid to digestion, yet too much run ning wearies them to the point of ex haustion. Little ones confined lack sufficient roughage (supplied by green food such as clover, alfalfa, rape, etc.), with sad consequences, unless generous provision ie made in each meal. Their rapid feathering drains their vitality heavily. Witness the dragging wings of weak, eight-day turkeys. Already they are lagging in the race. Ventilation is a vital necessity, but draughts on turkeys court trouble. Soured food, which a chicken might eat with impunity, works havoc with their digestion. In short, to rear them with a measure of success, one must studiously avoid offending their habits with which by observation we may easily become acquainted. Fail ure with turkeys, aside from mishaps, Springs from the attempt to force, them to conform to an unnatural regimen. There arc diets a-plenty. The chief difficulty is in selecting a diet easily and cheaply prepared, and the best suited to their needs. The list is di verse and lengthy: Meal and bran mash. Meal and middlings mash, Ohickenfeed, Curd, Boiled wheat. Boiled rice, Baked cornbread. Rolled oats. Bread crumbs soaked in milk. Whatover is used in the way of a cereal, chopped green food such as onions, garlic (wild onions), lettuce or fennel, should predominate. This les sens danger of digestive disturbance. Hard-boiled egg is the factor common to all diets. Mashes are excellent, but require the exercise of good judg ment in the quantity given. If the last particle is not eaten at night, it is apt to sour by morning, and trouble ensues. The best all-round feed for young ones after the tirst week is a good chick-feed with chopped onion tops, hardboiled egg and curd, if avail able. fhickfeed cannot ferment un less it becomes wet. Black pepper is a good stimulant given occasionally to counteract any tendency to diarrhoea. Site For Coops and Runs Every farm presents its own prob lem as to the proper place for the turkey coop. A well-drained spot In a wheat field as pasture is ideal. The erowing wheat affords a rich pasturage for the young turkeys. They may even hide there from the wily hawk. When It is cut, the shattered grain reinforces their diet. At all times it shelters a plentiful supply of insect food. Best of all, the ground is newly turned and less apt to harbor disease germs. If the farm woman must count her footsteps she may set her coops near at hand on ground lately plowed, yet separate from chickens. A small patch of rape may be planted where the little ones may run. They are particularly fond of this, which will supply a portion of their green food'. Nothing affects turkey health more subtly or fatally than parasites. When [the little ones droop or sicken with i out visible cause, search for vermin. Be satisfied only with close scrutiny. After some years or experience with turkeys, I find that these are respon sible for my greatest losses. Where f hey come from is the enigma. From bad associations, from neighboring fowls, from birds or from sparrows who steal their food —some way, de spite care, they often become infest ed. Eternal vigilance is the watch j word. For those that infest the head, annointing with one-half cupful salt grease mixed with one teaspoon j ful kerosene is excellent. For others |<i plentiful use of insect powder is suf | flcient. If turkeys are allowed long to be infested, they rapidly deteriorate. Some die lingeringly, as if it were some wasting disease, and are dosed, poor things, accordingly, when their dire need is insect powder. Exemption From Dosing Health disdains medicine. So with turkeys avoid dosing till a disease ap pears. Always isolate the sickly. Seldom is it excusable even to disin fect their drinking water, unless dis ease is present. Continued use of such is detrimental to thriftiness. Even the old custom of cramming a peppercorn down the throat of the newly-hatched turkey, while appar ently harmless, is better discarded. Dosing turkeys, except with the sim pler remedies, is at best an unsatis factory performance ror the unscien tific raiser. One should aim to have their surroundings present no tempta lions to partake of anything but what is good for them. Especially is this true with regard to their drinking water. Turkeys manifest a fondness for drinking out of mudhoies. Such a habit, once formed, Is cured with difficulty. one of the contributions towards turkey health is an airy coop. Vari- j ous types are in use, each with its ! recommendation. Those with wire fronts are admirable. Other models j have ventilators at the top. The best ' coops have no floors and are moved frequently. In locations where drain- i age is not of the best, or the ground is uneven, earth may be shoveled I against the sides. This prevents water running underneath during i flooding rains. Whatever its style, the ! coop should have two specifications: ! Ample ventilation and room for the 1 growing birds. "The Doun-to-I>atc Onc-Man Poultry Plant" is tlic title of next week's article, in which it. Smith, a writer who has had a broad outlook on poultry affairs generally, defines the conditions best suited to this industry, Its limitations, requirements and pos sibilities. • Dives, Pomeroy . of Successful Business Til RUTH is the symbol that will act as a magnet to draw several thousand advertising men together on the occasion of the annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, which opens on the 25th of this month at Philadelphia. BWe believe in Truth, the cornerstone of all honorable businesses, and when we laid the foundations for our work back in September, 78, we made Truth our stepping- stone, to the end that our mutual relations might be honorable and efficient. \\'e believe in Truth to-day, not only in the printed word, but in every phase of activity that is con nected with the providing of merchandise to the community in which we live. 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Boys white mesh union suits; short"sleeves and knee length I he every-day price of these waists is 50c On sale itl the Fourth Street bargain aisle. Dives, Pomeroy At Stewart —Street Floor. Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor Colored Dress Linens, 35c Demonstration Ideal The regular price of this splendid dress material is Fireless Stoves 595, and the lowered price obtains for Monday only. ' 46 inches wide. Beginning Mon- In such good colors as cadet, navy, hclio, pink and House light blue. wares section of the An interesting item. Basement. K Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street Floor \ demonstration AM iic)) Work Shirts For Men, 35c jw Made of Amoskeag cotton which gives assurance of of the drudgery inci- Up strength and good service. dental to cooking in fl Jl Amoskeag l)luc chamltray and dark blue cheviot work shirts, le " fashioned sizes 11 to 18. Special 35 ( . wav. 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