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July 21, 1949
The Journal
Caldwell, Noble County, Ohio
What is this article about?
D. D. Moyer from Ohio State University critiques a USDA report claiming big flocks outperform small ones in egg production per hen, emphasizing that good management practices can yield strong results even with small flocks, which are often neglected.
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Raises Small Flock
Big flocks produce more eggs per hen than small flocks.
This recent report by the USDA's Bureau of Agricultural Economics, says D. D. Moyer, extension specialist in poultry in Ohio State University, tells only half the story.
What he feels is important is that good laying records follow good management practices, and the more chickens a poultry raiser has, the better job he tries to do with them.
Many small flocks are left to shift for themselves, Moyer says, and a poor laying record results. When the flock gets above 100 in number, the owner tends to make poultry more of a business.
"As a result", he adds, "they keep up-to-date on new methods, buy quality chicks, feed them scientifically and house them properly."
None of these practices are beyond the reach of the owner who has a small flock, declares Moyer, who believes that if one is going to keep chickens at all he might as well do it right.
Raises Small Flock
Big flocks produce more eggs per hen than small flocks.
This recent report by the USDA's Bureau of Agricultural Economics, says D. D. Moyer, extension specialist in poultry in Ohio State University, tells only half the story.
What he feels is important is that good laying records follow good management practices, and the more chickens a poultry raiser has, the better job he tries to do with them.
Many small flocks are left to shift for themselves, Moyer says, and a poor laying record results. When the flock gets above 100 in number, the owner tends to make poultry more of a business.
"As a result", he adds, "they keep up-to-date on new methods, buy quality chicks, feed them scientifically and house them properly."
None of these practices are beyond the reach of the owner who has a small flock, declares Moyer, who believes that if one is going to keep chickens at all he might as well do it right.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
Poultry Management
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Poultry Management
Small Flocks
Usda Report
Egg Production
Good Practices
What entities or persons were involved?
D. D. Moyer
Where did it happen?
Ohio
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Key Persons
D. D. Moyer
Location
Ohio
Story Details
D. D. Moyer argues that while big flocks produce more eggs per hen, good management can achieve similar results with small flocks. Small flocks often suffer from neglect, but owners of larger flocks treat poultry as a business, using modern methods, quality chicks, scientific feeding, and proper housing. These practices are accessible to small flock owners too.