40 EARLY HATCHING 



vitality? Give them plenty of green food. They 

 must have that in order to bring the right results. 



See to it that your hens are not too fat. Fat 

 hens will not as a rule lay many fertile eggs. Do 

 not let them get lousy. Examine closely for these 

 pests, and if any are found use the louse powder 

 freely. Just because the fowls are running out do 

 not neglect to provide a dusting bath in a dry place 

 protected from the rains. 



Gather the eggs often so that they will not be 

 chilled, and do not keep them either in a too hot or 

 a too cold room. Much of the success in the 

 hatches depends upon the keeping and handling of 

 the eggs beforehand. 



Clean quarters, lots of fresh air, and good pro- 

 tection from the cold spring rains are what the 

 breeding pens must have. The special care and 

 attention bestowed upon them now bring reward in 

 full measure. 



Always keep in mind the fact that to make 

 poultry raising profitable it is absolutely necessary 

 to build for the future. In other words, we work 

 today for results tomorrow. 



