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THE CALL OF THE HEN. 



CHAPTER IV. 

 CAPACITY. 



In the preceding chapters, we have given the reader an 

 idea of the method we use in judging the value of a hen for 

 the purpose we w T ish her for. In the succeeding chapters, we 

 will explain the method in detail. First we will take up capac- 

 ity. 



Figure 12. One Finger Abdomen. (Capacity.) 

 Fig. 12. Shows a hen with only one finger capacity, (3 4 

 of an inch) between the two Pelvic Bones and the rear of the 

 Breast Bone. 



Figure 13. Two Finger Abdomen. (Capacity.) 



