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r~o~î - MY CHICKENS AREN'T STUPID Nuata FitzGeratd and Larry Solway of Marigotd Dinner Theatre fame, pop- ped into the office last week and some how or other the discussion turned to chickens and the keeping of chickens for one reason or another. Before the discussion entded it had stirred up a few taughs and I can still sec Solway shaking his head in disbetief. Nuala tells of friends of hers and hier husband who teft the bright ights of theci- ty for a swalI farmi retreaf in the country north of Metro. As woutd happen these city dwetters had to find somefhing to do in the coun- try and if it wasn't working with the soit it would have to be the keeping of farmi animals. In this case it was flot. horses but rather chickens. If was a source of food and would make for good conver- sation when visiting their friends back in the cif y. Nuata tells of their many trips into the country to visît their friends and the initial joy in returning with a dozen farm fresh eggs for the kit- ehen table. 0f course, they did not keep this a secret from other friends in the big city and it was not too long before Nuata and Ed were delivering farm fresh eggs for 99 cents a dozen throughouf the cif y and with Ed even taking a crate and seling them on his way up to his office in the elevator. The novelty, of necessity, had to end and Nuata and Ed are now out of -the egg business. Whether they stil maintain a relationship, on the quiet, with their country friends, I am flot sure. If is only natural thàt I had to get my two cents worth in this discussion and told of the flock of twetve which has trmUlfti ptied in the back yard to close to fiffy birds this faît. "Why in the wortd woutd anyone want to k-eep cnckens? "Better to keep geese for they at teast have some in- tettigence" he continued. Sotway carried a broad smite atlt the time, and as is a habit of his, paced around the front office shaking his head.' Now this remark that my chickens are stupid raised more than a few bristles of hair on the back of my neck. .After ail he was talking about part of the Forrester famnity. I had to come to their sup- port and did relate one in- stance Tn-i whicn tlîe fbirds dkl show some form of in- telligence or perhaps if is in- stinct., Anyways, no matter what if is,' intelligent or instinct, it did impress me at the time. It happened affer a hen had hatched some eight or ten chicks in a nest with high sides. After a two day period the old hen was trying to in- tice the young birds ouf of the nest for it was time to eat and drink. As the nest was deep and did have high sides, the young chicks were unable te get out even with ail the urg- ing of the otd hen who con- tinually jumped from the nest to the floor and from the floor to the nest. After putting out some food f6r the youngsters and filting a drinking founitain, I placed the young chicks on the floor for the old hen who then settled right in to teach her brood the necessities for survival. The hen first called her brood over close to the drink- ing fountain and started drinking from the fountain herself. She did not seem f0 encourage the young chicks to drink from the founitatin but did spit out a few beads of water on the floor to which she calted the chicks fo drink. This was repeated possibly eight to ten fimes while I was pi esent. If was quite clear that this was tesson jwmha-ene for the youngsters and I suspect it only happens in the first hour or so of their tessons for survival. I do feet if was a stroke of tuck to be there at this point in time, a haîf hour later and the tesson coutd Djurham East Agri-News by: John E. Finlay, Agric. Rep. Agricuture Minister, Den- nis Timbrell has appointed Dr. Janice Aluin of Bowman- ville to a three-year termn as a new member of the. Agricultural Research In- stitute of Ontario. The In- stifute reviews research pro- grams at the Ministry's Col- leges of Agricuttural Technotogy, Horticultural Research and Experimental Stations and makes recom- mendations to the Minister Other appointments to tbe Institute include Dr. David Lees of Boton as Chairper- son,' Hank Vander Pol of Belenheim- as Vice- Chairperson and Keith Col- Iver of Simcoe and Dr. Jac- ques Cartier of Agriculture Canada for three year terms. NATIONAL 4-H SHOW: The Contact Hays Classic Show for Ontario 4-H calves takes on a national flavour tii year in recognition of Holstein Canada's Centen- niaI celebrations. 4-H calves are expected to be showin g from every province in Canada. From Ontario, each Counfy may enter 6 calves in showmanship and type classes. Exhibitors from Durham East include: Elaine Barkey, Glenn Barkey & Sharyn Barkey from Blacksfock; Wilma Benschop from Bowmanville; Anne- Marie Hoogeveen and Debra VanCamp from Blackstock. The show begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. October have been compteted. Surely the next day the chicks were drinking out of the fountain t hemselves. And further when I drive into the driveway and give Donna a couple of foots on the horn to let her know her pride, and joy is home safe again the fifty chiekens peek around the corner of the hen house ihd when they see if is the hand that feeds themn they make a mad dash to the car. Not so 5f upid, I woutd say. The point I really wish to make here is fo Solway " you caf't cati my chickens stupid without geting into an argument. 131h at the Matkham Fairgrounds. FARM TAX & BUSINESS SEMINAR: A Farmn Tax and Business Seminar primarity for accountants and tawyers, who service farmers, will be held at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa on Wedaesday, November 7th. The topics to be discussed include: Farm Partnerships including Precedent Parfner- ship agreemnents, Transfer of Assets and Clauses for Wills, Spousat Partnerships, Record-Keeping and Owner- ship of Assets. A Tax and Business update is also on the agenda. Asset Ownership involves the transfer of assets from Young Oshawa boy sets new -fîshing recordâ The September issue Molson Big Fish of the Month featured a rainbow trout caught by Brett Ettiott of Oshawa. Brett landed the 233/ pound 'trophy on four pound test line on the open- ing day of the trout season on Bowmanvilte Creek. Notification> was recentty received from the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wiscon- sn, that his fish has been cer- ti 'fied as a line ctass wortd record. Bref f is an avid fishier- man and at the age of 15 is justifiabty proud of his world record. Our congratulations to this junior member of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters for his spectacular achie vement. one generation to another, are awaré of this' Séminar. estates, leases, notes, mor- Brochures' and application tgages, agreements of sale, forms are available at your tax and legal implications and local agricultural office. Cost the Family Law Reform Act. is only $44.00 per person and Farmers should make sure includes extensive resource their accountant and laWyerý material. Ontario THE ICOMMISSION ON PRIVATE SCHOOLS 1UN 0ONTARN10 REQUESTSaSUBMISSION Dr. Bernard Shapiro, the Commnissioner inquiring into the role of private schools in the education of children in Ontario has7 been given the responsibility to: 1 " document and comment on the con- tribution of private schools to ele- mentary and secondary education in Ontario; " identify possible-alternative forms of governance for private schools and to make recommendations for changes deemed to be appropriate; " assess whether public furtding, and its attendant obligations, would be desirable and cou Id be compat- ible with the nature of their independence. " identify and comment upon existing and possible relationships between private schools and publicly- suppoýrted school boards.' No general public hearings are planned. Interested individuals or parties who have information and/or wish to comment on any or al of these issues are however, asked to submit briefs to the commissioner by December 31, 1984. Typed submissions should be sent to: Neal T. Emnery Executive Secretary The Commission on Private Schools in Ontario Suite 4-299 252 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V5 Those planning to submit briefs should notify the Commission by October 31, 1984 at the above address, or by phoning (416) 965-7044. AIl briefs submitted wili ho considered public information. OCTOBER SPECIALS Ful1" No. 5 4 Lifts Only Rough PINE SHEATING, Approx. 2000 ft. per ift$1 59.00 lift Farmer FIRE PLACE INSERTS, Air Tight........ $499.00o Makita Polisher, Model 9207 SPB Reg. $299.00 (l only) NOW . $128.00 Tyvek HOUSEWRAP, rolli.................... $169.00 3/x4" WHITE PINE V-Joint.................. 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