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THE CALL OF THE HEN. 



necessary to divide poultry into in order to make a scientific 

 classification to enable one to arrive at the approximate 

 value of the "Individual Bird" as an Egg or as a Meat propo- 

 sition (and without any regard as to its value as a breeder, 

 which will be shown later). I wish to repeat here that Type 

 is controlled wholly by temperament. We must select the 

 temperament or combinations of temperaments that suit our 

 purpose, and then, with the desired capacity and by scientific 

 feeding, so as to keep the subject in proper condition, poultry - 



FIG. 11 Shows method of testing type. The thumb and fore- 

 finger are placed one on each side of the pelvic bone so that you 

 may estimate the thickness of the same, including flesh, fat, gristle, 

 etc. 



culture will become more of a science with the majority of 

 poultrymen than it is at present. In order to prepare the 

 reader for what is to follow, I will divide poultry into three 

 distinct classes as to temperaments. 



The hen that will produce the largest amount of eggs 

 with the smallest amount of meat possible for her capacity 



