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producer certainly should obtain reliable, valuable, una- 

 dulterated goods. It is his own fault if he fails to do so. 



SYSTEM IN MARKETING. 



In some sections where the quantities of poultry pro- 

 ductions warrant it collectors gather frequently and reg- 

 ularly the eggs and fowl from the numerous farms and 

 poultry yards. 



The eggs are sorted, packed and shipped promptly to 

 the best market available. 



The chickens are prepared by fattening, finishing, 

 killing, dressing and packing. Then shipments are 

 made so as to meet demands and not glut the market at 

 any point. 



Co-operation is coming into play in the disposal of 

 eggs and fowl in some sections. 



The producers unite to protect their interests and by 

 their organization control the output of poultry prod- 

 ucts. In Ireland, for instance, eggs are thus collected 

 and sold very successfully. The guaranty of the associa- 

 tion goes with every egg and helps its price in the mar- 

 ket. The benefits to producer, handler and consumer 

 are material. 



In Australia poultry products are sold at auction in 

 certain large markets. The price thus obtained depends 

 upon supply and demand, considering also the quality 

 of the products. 



In many of the world's large cities the producers 

 sell in the "market place" to customers who come and 

 buy their supplies for the table on "market days." Com- 

 petition is free, supply and demand regulate prices to a 

 considerable extent and quality of the products always 

 counts for a good price. A pleased purchaser will usual- 

 ly come again to buy. 



SELLING LIVE FOWL. 



In some city markets there is a good demand for 

 live fowl. The quotations often make it possible for the 

 producer, not too far away, to sell his fowls alive at as 



