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Bulletin 248. 



trap-nests are to be used successfully. Much of the success and satis- 

 faction to be derived from trap-nests will depend on the system adopted 

 in keeping the records. They must provide for accuracy, simplicity and 

 accessibility. They should show Ut all times the total tgg yield of 

 each fowl. This not only saves labor but adds greater interest to the 

 work. 



The accompanying illustration of an actual record sheet is offered 

 for the purpose. (Figs. 97 and 98.) 



The record-sheet here shown is for instructional and investigational 

 work which is best arranged for periods of one week. For commercial 

 use it is preferable to arrange the sheets for periods of one month each, 

 otherwise retaining the same general arrangement. 



In Fig. 98 is shown the reverse side of the trap-nest record which 

 provides for keeping a profit and loss account of food consumed, cost 

 for labor, income, etc. This is intended primarily for the instruction of 

 students, but can be used in part and adapted for use on commercial 

 plants. 



A COMBINATION-CRATE FOR EGGS AND DRESSED 



POULTRY. 



Planned by James E. Rice. 



There is a growing demand for wholesome, fresh eggs, and for better 

 quality of properly fattened poultry than is to be found regularly in the 



market. Coupled with 

 the desire for better 

 poultry products, is a 

 belief that these articles 

 can be secured most sat- 

 isfactorily direct from 

 the i^roducer. A good 

 business opening, there- 

 fore, is presented for 

 poultrymen, who desire 

 to cater to one of the 

 best paying and most 

 satisfactory trades— the 

 ]M-ivate family trade. 



One of the difficulties 

 in supplying a private 



., trade has been to secure 



-The sanitary water-pan uncovered. Note 



flanged rim of cover. a strong, attractive, ser- 



FiG. 104. 



