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breeder of tlie 11111117 varieties. With the view of ascertaining which hens in our 

 poultr;^^ houses are the hest layers of the largest eggs, trap nests of various patterns 

 have been fitted in the different pens. A few years ago experiments were conducted 

 dn our department with trap nfets in a rather limited way, but sufficient to show that 

 their use, on a large scale, necessitated increased assistance in order that the wor.'c 

 should be correctly done. It is hoped by the more, general adoption of trap nests, on 

 the present occasion, to obtain such correct records as will result in the building up 

 of prolific and large egg-laying strains in all varieties and in the case of utility 

 breeds in combination with the best market types. "Without such systematic proce- 

 dure, experience has shown, that all other effort in tlae same direction is likely to be 

 of a more or less haphazard nature. 



a 

 TIIF. POUbTKY EXHIBIT AT THE CENTRAL CANADA FAIR. 



The exhibit of o\ir poultry department at the fair of the Central Canada Asso- 

 ciation in this city last September, was very successful. The display was made in the 

 farm building in conjunction with other departments. The intention to make the 

 exhibit educational, as well as attractive, was not lost sight of, and with that object 

 in view the following features were conspicuous, viz. : — 



Incubators in operation and chickens hatching in them every day. 



Brooders also in operation. In them were placed the chicke-^s hatched by the 

 incubators day by day. The chickens did remarkably well. 



Hen sitting in nest box of pattern as used in poultry department. 



Hen with brood of chickens hatched from eggs laid from 5 to 8 days after separa- 

 tion of male bird from hens. 



Models of poultry house suitable for winter, also models of colony houses. 



Groups of chickens from 2 to 4 months of age, showing correct market types. 



Hens of different breeds and of exceptional good type and quality. 



Chickens being fattened in crates, showing crate fattening. 



Chickens being fattened, loose in pens. 



Dressed poultry, showing birds as they should be sold on the market, or, in shops. 

 Other specimens dra\vn and trussed ready for the oven. 



New-laid eggs from different breeds. And other features of instruction and in 

 terest. 



DISEASES OF POULTRY. 



niPORTANT IDENTIFICATION OF TUBERCULOSIS IN FOWLS FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA. 



During the year many communications were received describing diseases and ask- 

 ing for remedies for the same. Numerous cases were distinguished as colds, catarrh or 

 incipient roup and for which simple remedies were advised. In several instances the 

 symptoms denoted serious ailment. On such occasions the letters were submitted to 

 Dr. C. H. Higgins, Pathologist, Biological Laboratory which is situated on the Ex- 

 I)erimental Farm. Dr. Higgins expressed his willingness to examine any subjects that 

 might be sent to him, and identify cause of ailment when possible to do so. 



LOCATION OF TLBERCULOSIS IN .SICK BIRDS FR0:M BRITISH COLUMBIA. 



Early in the month of May last, a letter was received from Mr. George Lawes, of 

 Enderby, B.C., stating that several of his fowls were in a very emaciated condition 

 without any reason for their being so, as they had been well fed and cared for. One 



