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the nesting box. The eggs need moisture during 

 incubation, and this is one of the best ways to sup- 

 ply it. 



If the poultry keeper selects for vitality, keeps 

 not more than ten females to each male, feeds prop- 

 erly, selects the eggs of proper size and shape, there 

 is little danger of being troubled with unhatchable 

 eggs. 



Do not set the incubator in a stuffy room. Good 

 ventilation is absolutely necessary to obtain the de- 

 sired results. A basement or cellar is an ideal place 

 to set an incubator, providing a more even tempera- 

 ture and more moisture. 



Local market conditions have at times much to do 

 with the variety of poultry most profitable to keep. 

 Some localities demand a brown egg, while others 

 want a white egg. It stands to reason that it is 

 advisable to cater to the demands of your market, in 

 order to get the best prices for your products. 



Select the best shaped eggs for hatching purposes. 

 Never set any rough or deformed eggs, nor eggs 

 small in size. Have each setting as uniform in size 

 as possible. When having eggs shipped in for hatch- 

 ing purposes let them rest about 24 hours before 

 putting them under the hen. 



