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when considered in the aggregate that success or 

 failure may depend on its performance or neglect. 

 In a general way, the labor is not considered heavy 

 or burdensome, but constant vigilance and atten- 

 tion are necessary. The mere fact that there are 

 many small details requiring attention demands 

 that convenient houses and yards be built, since 

 a little inconvenience each day, or perhaps several 

 times a day, will, in time, create an unnecessary 

 expense of considerable magnitude. Economy of 

 labor requires convenience of appliances, and 

 nowhere is this better illustrated than in the poul- 

 try business. It should also be borne in mind that 

 whenever labor may be performed conveniently 

 it is less likely to be neglected than when it is per- 

 formed with difficulty. While one should not enter 

 into the poultry business with the thought of neglect- 

 ing any of its details, or to plan for any but thorough 

 work, yet, knowing the shortcomings of human 

 operations and tendencies, one will fail to make the 

 most of his opportunities if he does not consider 

 the inclinations of those who are expected to per- 

 form the work. To do the work thoroughly will 

 require a little attention several times a day. The 

 fowls must be fed and watered, houses must be kept 

 clean and other attentions given. In nearly all 

 kinds of agricultural work the labor account is one 

 of the greatest items of expense in conducting the 

 business. 



