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the first layer of chickens, next a few inches depth of 

 broken ice, then layers of chickens and of ice, until tae 

 barrel is filled. The chickens are laid with breasts downt 

 feet to the middle of the 'barrel and heads towards the 

 staves. Ice is piled on top and over this two layers of 

 burlap cloth or bacging which are held in place by driv- 

 ing the uppermost hoop of the barrel over the cloth and 

 nailing fast. 



Every package should be plainly marked with the 

 address of the consignee and also of the consignor. The 

 number of packages and the weight of the chickens 

 should also be stated on each box or barrel. Advice by 

 mail should be sent before or at the time of shipping to 

 the consignee. 



SHIPMENT. 



Packages of dressed poultry (and crates of live fowl 

 as well) should be forwarded in season to reach tneir 

 destination certainly not later in the week than Friday 

 morning. 



As poultry products are perishable the shipment is 

 usually made by express. There should be careful study- 

 ing of the shipping routes available, by the poultryman. 

 Carriage by boat is usually the cheapest and best where 

 it is possible. In deciding as to choice of route for snip- 

 ment consideration should be given to rates charged, 

 care in handling, promptness in delivering and fairness 

 in settling damages, if such occur. 



Finally the poultryman must look sharply after the 

 prompt payment for his products, rendering his accounts 

 to customers regularly and compelling cash settlement. 



