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Developing Rapid-Feathering Chickens, I. L. Williams, H. L. Wiegers
Developing Rapid-Feathering Chickens, I. L. Williams, H. L. Wiegers
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
The object of this circular is to acquaint the poultry producer, hatchery operator, or any other person endeavoring to develop improved strains of chickens with a satisfactory method for eliminating slow-feathering individuals from his flock.
Vitamins For Poultry, F. E. Mussehl, C. W. Ackerson
Vitamins For Poultry, F. E. Mussehl, C. W. Ackerson
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
Vitamins are chemical substances essential for the maintenance of life, growth, and reproduction. Their effects are out of proportion to the relatively small amounts required. Fortunately, most of these essentials are widely distributed in nature, and an adequate ration can nearly always be provided by using logical combinations of common feedstuffs. Under certain conditions, however, the use of vitamin-containing concentrates may be desirable. In planning practical rations, it should be recognized that the plant leaf is the source of most vitamins. Milk and meat products make important vitamin contributions to the diet in addition to their proteins and minerals. Direct …
Poultry Progress: Our Egg Marketing Job, F. E. Mussehl, H. C. Filley
Poultry Progress: Our Egg Marketing Job, F. E. Mussehl, H. C. Filley
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
Eggs are one of the products which Nebraska farm families exchange for the necessities and comforts of life. Although values are measured in dollars and cents, the interest of the producers centers in the amount of useful goods and services that the eggs will buy rather than in the price per dozen or per case. Farmers are interested in a fair exchange value because they wish better homes, better schools, better churches, and better communities in general. In the typical Nebraska community, not only farmers but physicians, merchants, mechanics and school teachers are dependent for their income, either directly or …
Poultry Progress: What Are Good Chickens?, F. E. Mussehl
Poultry Progress: What Are Good Chickens?, F. E. Mussehl
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
The desire for improvement is one of the highest of human virtues. Folks everywhere want good chickens. The poultry business is a competitive enterprise, and it is imperative that we have the best stock possible for the particular job to be done. But what are good chickens? Is there confusion about the term? Perhaps we can clarify the picture by asking one or two questions.
Poultry Progress: How Long Should A Chicken Live?, F. E. Mussehl
Poultry Progress: How Long Should A Chicken Live?, F. E. Mussehl
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
Increased laying flock mortality has disturbed thoughtful hatcherymen, producers, processors, and research workers for several years, and very properly so, because hens which die before their time serve no useful purpose, except to raise in our minds the question, "Why?"
External Parasites Of Poultry And Methods For Their Control, O. S. Bare
External Parasites Of Poultry And Methods For Their Control, O. S. Bare
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
External parasites cause severe losses to Nebraska poultry producers each year, and in many cases may be the deciding factor between success and failure. Under present circumstances, when maximum production is essential, prompt and effective measures must be taken to hold these saboteurs in check.
The Insects And Mites Injurious To Poultry In Nebraska And Their Control, M. H. Swenk, F. E. Mussehl
The Insects And Mites Injurious To Poultry In Nebraska And Their Control, M. H. Swenk, F. E. Mussehl
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
There are a number of different kinds of insect and mites (arthropods) that are more or less injurious to poultry in Nebraska. This circular is designed to give practical information concerning these pests and their control.
Turkey Production, F. E. Mussehl
Turkey Production, F. E. Mussehl
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
Whatever problems turkey production presents, lack of demand for roast turkey is not at this time one of them. Turkeys rate so high in popular esteem that very rarely indeed do prices fall below that of dressed chickens and usually the best grades are 12 to 15 cents per pound higher during the holiday season. The world of commerce has become quite complex but the consuming public still has one clear way of speaking to producers. In the language of the dollar we are apparently being asked to raise more turkeys.
How To Select Good Layers, F. E. Mussehl
How To Select Good Layers, F. E. Mussehl
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
Certain standard methods of selecting good laying hens have been developed as a result of observations made at the laying contests and at other places where trapnesting is being done.
Outline Of Object And Plan Of The Nebraska National Egg Laying Contest, Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Outline Of Object And Plan Of The Nebraska National Egg Laying Contest, Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars
To promote the breeding of high laying strains of standard-bred poultry is the primary purpose of the Nebraska National Egg Laying and Breeding Contest. Data on the cost of egg production and on the problems of poultry breeding will also be secured.