PLATE I. The early molter decreases the average egg yield of the flock and increases the cost of pro- 

 duction. Hens molting in June, July, and August should be culled heavily and replaced with pullets from 

 good breeding stock. 



CHARACTERISTICS OF CULLS 



I. 



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Early molters. 

 Yellow vent. 

 Yellow shanks. 

 Yellow beaks. 

 Yellow earlobes. 



6. Yellow skin. 



7. Non-flexible pelvic bones. 



8. Shriveled up comb- 



9. Small body capacity. 

 10. Poor condition. 



