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The dimensions given for the nests (Plates I and II) are for Leg- 

 horn fowls. To use these nests with larger breeds, it would be necessary 

 only to widen the opening at the entrance (Plate II, Fig. 4) one inch 

 and to lengthen the front of the trap (Plate II, Fig. 4 B) one inch. 



The successful operation of these nests depends largely on the catch 

 shown in the accompanying cut. (Fig. 87.) The device used is an 

 ordinary elbow cupboard catch that should not cost more than 30 cents 

 a dozen and needs only to have the spring removed and to be filed 

 slightly at the points indicated, before it is ready for use. One nest 

 should be provided for every four or five hens. 

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Fig. 90. — Front view of the feed-hop per Note that the fowls must rcadijlown for 



the feed. 



It is not recommended that trap-nests be used by the general farmer 

 or poultryman, except in special instances. Trap-nests, however, are 

 indispensable for investigational and instructional purposes, and for per- 

 sons who desire to sell pedigreed stock and eggs for hatching. 



The labor involved in collecting the eggs many times a day, keeping 

 the records of each hen, hatching with pedigree trays, toe-marking and 

 leg-banding the chickens, requires more exacting work and close attention 

 to detail than most poultrymcn at the present time wouKl care to under- 

 take, even though the reward may be great in the building up of a strain 

 of heavy producers. 



For the poultryman or farmer who does not care to sell pedigreed 

 stock but who desires to increase the laying capacity of his fowls by 



