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about half way from the top to the ground. These cross- 

 pieces are provided with two awning hooks on either side. 

 Hok^s are bored throii^rh the top at suitabh' locations. The 

 loop of the string is inni through the hole on its respective 

 side and over the legs or base of the wings (h) and the legs 

 and wings drawn down snugly to the top and the free por- 

 tions of the string wrapped around the hook and given a half 

 hitch. 



INJURY TO THE STERNUM 



If chicks are allowed to roost on small limbs of trees or 

 sharp poles before the breastbone becomes sufficiently ossified 



Fig. 11. Injury to Sternum, a Result of Roosting on Some Sharp 

 Object \N hile Quite Immature. 



there is likely to be a dent or curvature of the free margin. 

 Fig. 77 illustrates this kind of an injury. The dressed car- 

 cass from such a bird would bring at least two cents less per 

 pound on the large city markets than if the breast was straight 

 and presented a pleasing appearance. 



CURVATURE OF THE SPINE 



Eggs should lie on their sides in the incubator. If allowed 

 to stand on end in the last days of incubation there is 



