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THE CALL OF THE HEN. 



FlG. 22 Showing hen three fingers out of condition. This hen would be three 

 fingers less in abdominal depth than when in good condition. 



FlG. 22a This shows you just where to place your finger on the keel or breast- 

 bone in order to measure or determine the condition of the hen. In order to properly 

 determine this fact, place your finger about 1 inch back from the front point of the keel 

 or breast-bone, as you see illustrated above. 



