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2. A 400 egg incubator was set on March 10, and the hatch on 

 April 1, showed 90 per cent of a hatch ; 5 per cent of the chicks were un- 

 salable; what was the amount received for the balance at 7c apiece? 



3. The experiment station of Cornell University began an experi- 

 ment with 7 flocks of 110 chicks each; the total weight of the chicks was 

 61.06 pounds; what was the average weight per chick? 



4. At the end of the second week of the experiment in problem 3, 

 there were 763 chicks and the weight was 138.09 pounds ; at the end of the 

 fourth week there were 743 chicks and the weight was 220.59 pounds; at 

 the end of the sixth week there were 684 chicks, and the weight was 296.07 

 pounds; what was the average gain per chick, and what was the average 

 weight at the end of each of the three periods? 



The Poultry House. 



1. There should be at least 2 sq. ft. of floor space per bird. 



2. There must be sufficient sunlight and ventilation to insure sanitary 

 conditions. 



3. Roosts should be on a level and at least 2 feet from the floor. 



4. Roosts may be made of 2 by 2 inch material, with the upper side 

 rounded. 



5. A good hen-house should have separate apartments for roosting, 

 feeding, and laying. 



6. The foundation should reach below the surface from 12 inches in 

 sand and gravel to 30 inches in ordinary soils. 



7. The wall should be built at least 6 inches above the surface that 

 the sills may be above the ground. 



8. There must be a scratching room. All floors must be dry and so 

 constructed as to keep out rats and other vermin. 



The Poultry Yard. 



The best kind of soil for a poultry farm is a light sandy loam. 



The location should be on dry well drained land. 



A permanent sod poultry yard is unsanitary. 



Soil about a poultry house should be turned over frequently 

 and reseeded with forage crops. 



An ideal location for a poultry house is on a piece of ground 

 sloping south or southeast. 



There must be an abundance of sunlight for coops and there 

 should be shade for poultry in hot weather. 



For wholesome conditions in a poultry yard, there should be 

 at least 150 square feet per bird. 



