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chance at this business. Farmers and all others who are in any 

 way interested in poultry production should attend the local show 

 and, if possible, other poultry shows, where they may see and 

 study. 



Birds need to be prepared for exhibition, and the work should 

 be commenced in time. First in importance is the selection of the 



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This Ground Plan shows two pens, each 12 x 24i/^ feet, with dropping boards at the 



north end Z\'2. feet wide, with three roosts bolted to pieces that have legs at 



one end eight inches long, and the other end hinged to the wall, so 



that the roosts may be lifted and hoolied up to a rafter 



v/hen cleaning the dropping boards. 



(See page 420). 



birds. They should come from healthy stock and be strong and 

 vigorous. Be sure that they have the size, also the style. Look 

 for swagger in the male bird. Don't make the mistake of selecting 

 a timid, cowering cock or cockerel for the show. The females 



