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ginning and the end of the month. Suppose there were 40 hens at the begin- 

 ning and 36 at the end of the month. To find the average add these two 

 numbers together and divide by 3. 



Average Egg Production. After the "average number of hens" is obtained 

 the "average egg production" is determined by dividing the total number of 

 eggs laid by the "average number of hens." 



YEARLY EGG RECORD 



Monthly Sheet. One monthly sheet is used for each month in a year. 

 All chickens and eggs consumed at home should be put on the credit side of the 

 sheet at their regular market value. Eggs used for hatching purposes should 

 be put on both the debit and credit sides at the same price. If the demand 

 for hatching purposes is great enough to take care of all suitable eggs, the 

 price should be the rate obtained for hatching eggs. If only the extra labor re- 



