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for a day or two to make sure that she is in earnest about 

 sitting. From thirteen to fifteen eggs may then be given 

 her for the hatch. It is well to dust both hen and nest with 

 insect powder to destroy vermin. The sitting hen should 

 be well fed on such grains as corn, wheat, or oats, have 



A home-made egg tester. 



plenty of fresh water, and be let off the nest a short time 

 each dav for exercise and a dust bath. 



