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the mother hen when the eggs lie snugly in the nest while they are being 

 hatched. The hammock ropes also prevent the little white spot from 

 becoming injured by coming in contact with the shell when the eggs are 

 roughly handled. 



I wonder how many of you know why eggs which are kept for hatch- 

 ing should be turned every few days. It is to prevent the yolk from 

 floating up so close to the shell that it becomes attached to it. 



How do I know that a little chick will grow on the white spot? I 

 think I shall have to ask you to take my word for it for a while. It is 

 too long a story. I shall try to show you how to find out for yourself 

 some other time. 



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