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Trap nests. By the use of these nests it is possible to discover the hens 

 that pay and those that do not. 



Woman s work. Kesults obtained during the first year by a successful 



beginner. 



the greater proportion of his flock. Tlie l)<\i:iimer who wishes to improve 

 his stock should start with birds of tlie very l:>est possible laying strain, 

 procuring cocks or cockerels unrelated and bred from high-^rade layers. 

 It is just as necessary to have good laying strains on the nuile bird's side 

 as it is to have it on tho side of the hens. By startinsj with birds as 



