S70 Reading-Course for Farmers. 



to spend the time necessary to look after the traps the large number of 

 times necessary during the day, to mark fowls and eggs and keep records 

 of the chickens hatched therefrom. To the poultryman who will give 

 attention to this necessary detail with a few of the choicest pullets each 

 year, even for the first few months of production, much can be accom- 

 plished in determining approximately the best producers which can be 

 used the second year for breeders. 



The main dependence, however, for selecting breeders should first be 

 evidence of constitutional vigor and vitality as shown by rapid growth, 

 healthy plumage, clear eye, heavy shank, and other indications of stamina, 

 together with early laying qualities and general action and appearance up 

 to and including the time they are used for breeding purposes. 



BILL OF LUMBER MATERIALS FOR THE LAYING HOUSE. 



35 bags Cayuga cement. 

 12 pieces 2" X 4" X 12'. 

 6 " 2"x4"xi4'. 



2 " I"X6"XI2'. 



All of above stock hemlock and surfaced four sides. 



15 ft. i"xi2". Basswood or poplar. No shakes or cracks. 



15 ft. i"x 6". 



30 sq. ft. cove siding in 12 ft. lengths. 



50 sq. ft. " " " 14 ft. 



786 sq. ft. sap pine flooring in 14 or 16 ft. lengths, surface one side. 



400 sq. ft. sap pine flooring in 12 ft. lengths only, surface both sides. 



2 pieces i^" x 4'' x 12'. 



2 " I>^"x4"xi4'. 



3 " i^i" X2''xi6'. 

 15 " I>^''X3"XI2'. 



4 " ii^"x3"xio'. 



6 " i^"xii^"xi2'. 

 6 " I3^"x3"xi4'. 

 140 lin. ft. 3^" X i" window stop. 



Above to be good grade white pine surfaced four sides. Cost $91.87. 



