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July 10, 1931
The Coolidge Examiner
Coolidge, Pinal County, Arizona
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N. W. Williams, poultryman at North Carolina State College, advises placing pullets on a sanitary range with green feed and shelter at 10-12 weeks old to develop into strong layers. Recommends movable shelters, avoiding heavy protein feeds, and constant access to mash, grain, and water.
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FARM POULTRY
SANITARY RANGE NEEDED FOR EGGS
Green Feed and Some Shelter Help Pullets.
A sanitary ranging around with a plentiful supply of green feed and some kind of shelter is needed for pullets to grow into well developed hens that lay well in early fall.
"After removing the cockerels from the flock as soon as the sex can be determined, the pullets should be placed on a good range," advises N. W. Williams, poultryman of North Carolina State college. "Usually the growing birds should be placed on this range when from ten to twelve weeks of age. Not over 300 birds should be placed on one acre of land. A good shelter is needed, as birds suffer from heat more than most poultrymen realize. The most economical house or shelter that can be built is a frame structure with an even span top. This provides good ventilation, furnishes a shade and protects the birds from heavy rains and other unfavorable weather conditions."
Mr. Williams says the birds will not forage very far from shelter if conditions on the range are favorable. This means that the shelter should be built so that it might be moved from time to time onto fresh ground and pasture. If there is not some natural shade in the range, this might be provided by a frame covered with tow bags to shield the birds from the midday sun.
Do not feed the birds with a heavy protein ration so as to force them into lay before the body has been fully developed under range conditions, cautions Mr. Williams. Small, under-developed pullets do not have the reserve body strength that the large, well grown mature pullets have, he says, and therefore are not as good breeders and layers. He also suggests keeping the mash before the birds at all times and a good grain feeding at night. Water is also important to range stock when the weather is warm and the birds consume great quantities.
SANITARY RANGE NEEDED FOR EGGS
Green Feed and Some Shelter Help Pullets.
A sanitary ranging around with a plentiful supply of green feed and some kind of shelter is needed for pullets to grow into well developed hens that lay well in early fall.
"After removing the cockerels from the flock as soon as the sex can be determined, the pullets should be placed on a good range," advises N. W. Williams, poultryman of North Carolina State college. "Usually the growing birds should be placed on this range when from ten to twelve weeks of age. Not over 300 birds should be placed on one acre of land. A good shelter is needed, as birds suffer from heat more than most poultrymen realize. The most economical house or shelter that can be built is a frame structure with an even span top. This provides good ventilation, furnishes a shade and protects the birds from heavy rains and other unfavorable weather conditions."
Mr. Williams says the birds will not forage very far from shelter if conditions on the range are favorable. This means that the shelter should be built so that it might be moved from time to time onto fresh ground and pasture. If there is not some natural shade in the range, this might be provided by a frame covered with tow bags to shield the birds from the midday sun.
Do not feed the birds with a heavy protein ration so as to force them into lay before the body has been fully developed under range conditions, cautions Mr. Williams. Small, under-developed pullets do not have the reserve body strength that the large, well grown mature pullets have, he says, and therefore are not as good breeders and layers. He also suggests keeping the mash before the birds at all times and a good grain feeding at night. Water is also important to range stock when the weather is warm and the birds consume great quantities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Poultry Farming
Pullets Range
Shelter Advice
North Carolina College
Egg Production
What entities or persons were involved?
N. W. Williams
Where did it happen?
North Carolina
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
North Carolina
Key Persons
N. W. Williams
Event Details
Advice on raising pullets: place on sanitary range with green feed and shelter at 10-12 weeks, limit to 300 birds per acre, use movable frame shelters for ventilation and protection, avoid forcing lay with heavy protein, provide constant mash, night grain, and ample water.