THE PRACTICAL COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 



that the chicks are rapid growers and are ready 

 to market in ten weeks from hatching time. 

 The Brahmas also lay a large brown egg; but 

 their principal part in the combination is to sup- 

 ply fancy roasters and capons, and for this pur- 

 pose they have no rivals. 



The Mediterranean breeds, of which the Leg- 

 horn is the most widely known, are called non- 

 setters, although as a matter of fact they do set 

 frequently, but are easily persuaded to change 

 their minds. With care and protection from 

 cold at night they will produce a large number 

 of fine white eggs during the winter months; 

 and their chicks also make splendid squab broil- 

 ers, the demand for which is continually in- 

 creasing. 



Eggs should be packed in fancy boxes hold- 

 ing six or a dozen, if intended for the retail 

 trade; or in larger crates, and always with the 

 name and address of the farm whence they come 

 on the boxes. Thus a proper responsibility Is 

 asked for and assured. It cannot be too often 

 emphasized that everything intended for mar- 

 ket should be done up and offered in attractive 



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