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storage eggs, I know nothing, but I think that such eggs would 

 have to be eaten very soon after being exposed to normal con- 

 ditions. 



A Farmer. — Is it essential to feed oyster shells in the summer? 



Mr. Gould. — Yes; they will eat as many in summer as in winter. 



Mr. Laird. — I find that our hens do not eat nearly as many 

 shells in the summer as in winter; another thing, unless a hen 

 is laying eggs she will not eat many shells. 



Mr. Cook. — It will depend on the soil and conditions; if the 

 hens have a large run and the soil is not too clayey the hens will 

 not eat many oyster shells in summer. 



What is the best general purpose fowl? 



Mr. Ward. — We do not want any " general purpose " fowl. 

 Get a special purpose fowl. We can't ride two horses in opposite 

 directions at once. Either have an egg-producing or meat-pro- 

 ducing hen. 



Mr. Converse. — Nor do I. I have no use for general purpose 

 hens, cows, horses, hogs, or dogs. Special purpose animals or 

 fowl is my motto every time. 



What effect has Venetian red on eggs? 



Mr. Cook. — I don't know what the writer means by the ques- 

 tion. Perhaps he thinks that to paint the hens red he can get 

 Easter eggs that way; but I will not paint my White Leghorns. 



Which breed of turkey is the most profitable? 



Mr. Chapman. — The bronze; they may be made to weigh 20 

 pounds each. 



Which breed of hens are best for egg production? 



Mr. Chapman. — In our town, one may go its whole length and 

 find nothing but White Leghorns. The Plymouth Rocks are a 

 hardier bird, but not so valuable for egg production. 



How best to manage turkeys the most profitably? 



A Farmer. — Feed them. 



Mr. Cook. — I am told there are a thousand turkeys near here — 

 Rodman — that are to be slaughtered for Thanksgiving. Will 

 some one tell us how to feed turkeys? 



