KILL THE BAD LAYERS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 8 February 1908, Page 1

KILL THE BAD LAYERS.

Any bird which docs not Bhow a good record as a layer should be killed, because progeny from such an one would be a source of loss to those who were unfortunate enough to have oggs from her. No one takes a greater delight in type and sym-' metry than we do,- and pens of typical, well-bred birds are a source of j pleasure to us; but wo are even more pleased to sec in the afternoon a good yield of eggs in the nests awaiting collection, as we know then that others will, in their turn, have a similar pleasure, as the pullets hatched from their eggs will give a. good account of themselves. When everyone studies the laying qualities in fowls there will be profitable poultry for all. We are convinced that each year . THE EGG YIELD IS MORE SATISFACTORY, taking the country through, as. people who keep fowls have .good cause to know that it is the good layers which pay, and they naturally endeavour to secure these for following seasons. Notwithstanding all that is written on' the subject there is still lethargy amongst a good many of our farmers, who seem to cling to the old style of poultry management. It is necessary, in order that their birds may be a success, that they should give the laying qualities their con- : sideration, and study to make their fowls a help rather than a hindrance to their yearly accounts. — "N.Z. Farmer."