AMONGST THE BPOLUTRY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17853, 22 May 1926, Page 26 (Supplement)

AMONGST THE BPOLUTRY.

NOTES. 'rjr Educational Committee of the New Zealand Utility Poultry Club will meet next Tuesday night at 8 p.m., to llraw up the new syllabus for the J- NY. Thomson, of Canal Reserve, J>as»a duck in the present competition whjfch has laid the possible since the st—42 eggs in 42 days, and Mr R. NY. Jlawke has a duck which has laid 41 £ggs to date. Messrs G. and F. E. Bilicliff are now in the lead both with their single White Leghorn and their thrt'e-bird team. Messrs F. Hawes andfW. E. Ward are equal in the flock teams’ test. Mr T. Bond’s Buff Orpingtbn is doing well. She has 31 eggs up,-and she did the possible last week. The- weather has been good for a start, anr£provided we do not get a cold snap of birds should show good rec&rds. May issue of the “ New Zealand Poetry Joiimal ” gives photos of the various winners in the Papanui and MoSftcrton competitions. It contains a line front cover of fancy pigeons, and an mrticle by Mr Sutherland, of Auckland, describing them. The Christchurch Poultry Club met on "Monday night, Mr G. Jeffreys presiding over a large attendance of meml>ers. Lengthy correspondence and lmsrnqss in connection with the coming’ show was dealt with. The secretary; reported that after the disposal of the imported pen of Ilamburgs and the sittings sold the venture had turned outla* success. The club has decided to import some other breed, which will l*e after the show. It was decided to hold the usual dinner in connection with the show. The New Zealand Duck Club and the New Zealand Poultry Journal were granted space for a display at the show. Mr Pearce reported that the entries were coming in freely and promised to be equal »to last year. The pigeon fanciers have responded with a big entry with prospects of its being a record. -F. Dacre has again been elected to judge the whole of the Grey mouth PotNtry Club’s show. Fanciers would do jvell to support this show, which has»a good special prize list, and any exhibitor visiting the Coast can depend on paving a good time. Tie United Pigeon Fanciers’ Club will*- hold a table show in the Poultry Cluß rooms on May 26 for Homers. Mr < \ Anderson has been selected to adjudicate on birds. I think this table shohiwg is a step in the right direction and it could be taken up by other speaiajist clubs as a means of teaching theryoung showmen. C. P. Bradford ( open classes) and- Mr C. NY. Bell (Rangiora. utility classes) have been elected to judge at Poultry Club's show to be held on July 23 and 24. The. Lyttelton Fanciers’ Club has forwarded its list of judges for the annual to be held on July 16 and Thar, following judges have been appointed:—Game, light breeds and duck*,, open classes, Mr T. Kennedy-, Ratfgiora; heaw breeds other' than NYysndottes, Mr F. C. Hack: all Wvanduttes, Mr E. J. Ross; Game bantams, Mr;E. Rowe; bantams other than Game, Mr E. J. Ross; junior bantams, Mr ~T. A. B. Chegwin; utility White Leghorns, Mr J. Liggins: all other light breads. Mr G. H. Bradford; fancy pigeons, Mr T. 11. Jones; Homers, Messrs E. Rowe and F. D. Wilson: canaries. Messrs R. W. Thompson and T. Wilkinson; cats, Mr G. Radford: needlework, Mrs A. B. Bust. It is a pity This club’s show falls on the same dates as Timaru, as southern fanciers will no doubt support the show nearer home.

Fanciers generally would be well advised to look up the Specialists’ Clubs’ prize lists in the schedule catering for their respective breeds and join up at once; so as to compete for the cups and specials. ('at fanciers would do well to copy otheF specialist clubs and form one for themselves as there is a lot that can be done to further the interest of this section. I am sure, with a little energy this could be brought about with benefit to breeders and shows alike. The Canterbury Bantam Club will meet on Monday night in the Poultry Club rooms. All intending members are invited to be present. POULTRY DISEASES. lIOW TO TREAT THEM. (Concluded.) LIMBERXECK (Ptomaine Poisoning). This condition is caused through eating spoiled or decayed foods. The sudden appearance of several cases in the poultry flock in which there is a paralysis of the neck, with the head hanging limp should indicate ptomaine poisoning. This should not be mistaken for wry neck, following worm infestation, as with it the neck is twisted to one side or over the back, and the muscles are not limp, like in the . poisoning. The comb is usually bright in colour and the feathers of the neck are ruffled and easily pulled out. There is usually a watery diarrhoea present. In many cases if a dead bird is opened you will find maggots and decomposed meat in the crop. At other times you will find spoiled grain, such as mouldy corn, oats or wheat. This condition is of such a nature that -little can be done other than to remove the cause of the trouble, whatever it happens to -be. A careful search must be made to determine this. The sick birds should be removed and if possible give them a good laxative of Epsom salts, one teaspoonful in some water or two teaspoonfuls of castor oil. It would be advisable to give the rest of the flock a dose of Epsom salts in their feed; use one pound to each one hundred birds, mixed with mash feed. The salts should be dissolved in water before mixing with the mash and the birds fasted over night. DIARRHOEA IN HENS. While not contagious this disease is often a serious condition affecting the laying flock, interfering with production and greatly lessening the vigour and vitality of the birds. It is readily recognised by the watery fluid condition of the droppings. It most often results from sudden changes in the quarters of the birds or from changes in the feed. Affected flocks should be deprived of all meat proteins and fed only grain or mash feeds. The feed should be laxative in nature and should also have some green material in it. Milk is excellent for the protein and small amounts «»f wheat, bran and oil meal are also good. Plenty of water should be allowed. and it should always be fresh and in clean vessels. When this condition is noticed the first thing to do is to withhold all feed for ten to twenty-four hours and then give one pound of Epsom salts dissolved in water and then mixed with a light feed of mash. Then the following should be secured of your local drug

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gist: Sodium salicylate two ounces, tannic acid two ounces, ferrous sul- ( phate two ounces. Dissolve one tablespoonful in water, and mix with : the mash of one hundred r hens. This should be given two or three times' daily. The mash should be wet but not too sloppy. Since poultry do not object to the odour and taste of feeds- in the same manner as do dairy cattle and horses many owners are led to believe that it does not injure them to eat substances, that are tainted or spoiled. It is true that they will not be injured to the same extent as those 'animals which are more susceptible- to inflammation of the intestinal tract, yet they do suffer very often from eating feed that is spoiled. The flock should have good wholesome feed, just as any other of the domestic animals. ELECTION OF JUDGES. To the Editor. Sir, —I did not intend to pursue the correspondence with Respect ,to the election of judges any further, but I cannot permit a statement made by “P.G.” to go unchallenged. He states that, even if it is a matter of club to club, there are 400 members to 200, and surely the opinion of the 400 is worth more than that of the 200. Is “P.G.” aware that the judges were elected by a majority of the members present at the meeting held in connection with the election of judges? I-ess than 100 members were present, and the voting was far from unanimous, so how could it be the opinion of 400 members? It was also stated with respect to my attitude that a “more shocking example of bad taste and disloyalty would be hard to find”. I have said previously that I am a member of four clubs, and it places me in this position: If a difference arises in any of these clubs and I voice my opinion, then I am disloyal to those who hold different opinions. If “P.G.” will have this as a “shocking example of bad taste and disloyalty.” I am willing to bow to “P.G.’s” superior judgment.—l am, etc., J. W. GREEN. EGG-LAYING. UTILITY POULTRY CLUB. The twenty-second competition organised by the New Zealand Utility Poultry Club was commenced at Papanui on April 4. The following are the returns for the sixth week, ended May SINGLE HEN OPEN

CHAMPIONSHIP. W’kly Weight Gd. Tl. oz. dr. Tl. White Leghorns— Miss M. White 6 12 11 37 Green Pros 7 13 14 35 F. Iiawes 5 10 4 33 X. Harrison • 6 12 1 33 A. G. F. Ross 6 11 3 33 Black Orpingtons J. Kingsland 5 10 5 31 THREE BIRD TESTS. W’kly Weight Gd. Tl. oz. dr. Tl. Black Orpingtons— G. A. Grainger 6 11 4 35 A. G. F. Ross 5 10 7 33 H. Harris 5 9 9 31 G. Blair 6 10 12 30 AXY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY BREEDS. W’kly Weight Gd. Tl. oz. dr. Tl. Cuthbertson and Mitchell, W.R. 6 10 14 37 Cuthbertson and Mitchell. W.R. G 11 11 31 T. Bond, Buff Orp 6 10 15 31 AXY OTHER VARIETY LIGHT BREEDS. W’kly Weight Gd. Tl. oz. dr Tl. II. W. Beck, B.M 7 15 1 27 C. Hill, Anconas 5 10 2 26 H. Williams, B.M 6 12 9 24 White Leghorns— G. and F. E. Biltcliff ..7 13 1 37 W. J. Richards 7 12 15 36 G. H. Mitchell G 11 7 3 6 J. W. Thomson G 11 6 36 A. Patterson 6 12 5 35 E. Seque 5 S 12 35 A. C. Goodlet 5 10 1 34 3*1. Crouch 6 12 0 34 E. Crouch 5 9 3 3 4 T. II. Wilce 5 9 5 34 Miss M. White 7 15 0 3 4 G. II. Mitchell 5 10 1 34 R. W. Coombes 5 10 6 34 G. and F. E. Biltcliff ..6 12 1 34 H. C. West 6 11 S 34 THREE-BIRD AGGREGATE. Black Orpingtons. A. G. F. Ross 80 A. R. Leckie 66 ,T. W. Thomson 59 H. Harris 56 A.O.V. Heavy Breeds. Cuthbertson and Mitchell.. 98 A.O.V. Light Breeds. H. Williams, B.M 4 5 R. Pearce, Anconas 41 White Leghorns. G. and F. E. Biltcliff 103 <1. H. Mitchell 102 E. Crouch 101 J. W. Thomson 100 -V. 99 R. W. Coombes 99 T. H. Wilce 97 3*1. Fuclis 96 11. Williams 95 FLOCK TEAMS. (Six Birds.) Light Breeds. White Leghorns. W’kly Weight Gd. Tl. oz. dr. Tl. F. Hawes 29 56 9 3 87 W. E. Ward 32 61 0 187 M. C. Craig 29 54 14 3 82 H. C. West 31 61 7 178 J. Bobbett 29 59 4 176 II. Williams 27 52 7 173 Heavy Breeds. W'kly Weight Gd. Tl. oz. dr. Tl. P. Bailey, R.I.R 25 44 13 3 59 C. Bennett, W.W IS 33 11 158 DUCKS. (Singles.) W'kly Weight Gd. Tl. oz. dr. Tl. .T. W. Thomson 7 17 5 42 R. W. Hawke 7 19 3 41 it. W. Hawke 7 3 9 10 39 3 1. A. Dawher 7 18 0 38 IT. A. Dawber 6 14 5 38 It. W. Hawke 7 17 15 3S TI i REE-B11 ID AGG REG ATE. 11. A. Dawber 110 J. W. Thomson . . ’ 108 IT. A. Dawber 106 It. W. Hawke 101 FEKIXS. W’kly Weight Gd. Tl. oz. dr. Tl. J. W. Thomson 7 21 7 22