iv PREFACE 



The various methods of breeding are taken up, 

 and the enemies and diseases of poultry, together 

 with insecticides and remedies for poultry, are 

 discussed at some length. The various methods 

 of poultry judging are explained, and samples of 

 the various score cards shown. The census 

 poultry statistics, including the number of fowls 

 on farms in the United States and the production 

 of poultry and eggs in the United States, are of 

 particular interest at a time when the high cost 

 of living is an engrossing topic of conversation, 



The glossary of technical terms is a feature 

 that will be appreciated by poultry fanciers, as it 

 is one of the most complete glossaries of its kind 

 that has ever been compiled. The book closes 

 with several pages of miscellaneous information, 

 which will be found of general interest. 



This handbook was prepared under the personal 

 supervision of Thomas F. McGrew, Principal of 

 the School of Poultry Husbandry, assisted by 

 Seth W. Shoemaker. 



INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS, 

 SCRANTON, PA. 



November, 1912. 



