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Fig. 17 shows a hen with six fingers capacity (4 J /2 inches) 

 between the two pelvic bones and the rear of the breast-bone. 



FIG. 15 Four-finger abdomen. (Capacity.) A hen of very 

 large capacity to consume and assimilate food. We find 220-egg 

 hens in this class, provided they have the right type. 



