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Live Leghorns. Hens the reverse of the above description 

 are usually the best layers, at least such has been the case 

 within our experience and observation. We are of the opinion 

 that much good might be accomplished by properly selecting 

 and breeding the best laying specimens in the flock. This has 

 been our aim for a number of years, with very satisfactory re- 

 sults. We do not consider the highest scoring specimens in a 

 flock, as a rule, the best layers the coarser specimens are not 

 the best scoring birds, but are usually the best layers. KNAPP 

 BROS. 



A squarely built, blocky, well-proportioned hen, wide on the 

 back and with legs well apart, will produce most eggs. The 

 legs and neck should be of medium length, and the finer the 

 texture of the face the more eggs will be produced. Laying 

 qualities can surely be increased by selecting breeders. The 

 highest scoring hen counts but little for eggs. C. A. SHARP. 



Long Langshans. I have noticed that among Langshans, 

 the hen that gives the best egg-record, is the one that has a 

 long body and stands well upon her legs. One can certainly 

 improve the laying qualities of a flock by continued selection 

 of those hens that make the best egg-record, for breeders. In 

 all cases I would not pick out the bird scoring the highest for 

 the best layer. E. P. KIRBY. 



Non-Sitting Brahmas. Among Light Brahmas I think a 

 rather long-bodied hen will lay best. I don't think the shape 

 of the head has any thing to do with it. One thing is sure if 

 you set the eggs from a good layer her progeny will be good 

 layers. Set the eggs from a Brahma hen that never wants to 

 sit, and her pullets will be non-sitters. No; I would not select 

 the highest scoring hen for the best layer. I don't think scor- 

 ing has anything to do with egg-production. P. WILLIAMS. 



Wyandottes and Plymouth Rocks. I have never noticed that 

 the best laying hens had any peculiar form, and I have my 

 doubts if the general form and make-up have anything to do 

 with the laying qualities. Some hens are more prolific than 

 others, and if these are selected as breeders the laying qualities 



