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(c) They should not b^ expected to ''pick up all their own 

 living." This practice is too common. Chickens so treated 

 or in any other way neglected are not likely to make good 

 market specimens, breeding stock or show birds. 



(d) Chickens, their coops and colony houses should be 

 kept free from lice. Lice-infested chickens do not thrive. 



(e) A thriving chicken should be a hearty eater, an indus- 

 trious forager, and a quick grower. 



The faithful observance of the foregoing conditions is likely 

 to be followed by the best results in the rearing of the better 

 class of table poultry and the obtaining of reliable eggs. 



