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265. The following formulas are good mixtures for fattening 



hens : 



Corn meal 24 pounds 



Wheat middlings 6 pounds 



Ground oats 4 pounds 



Corn meal 2 pounds 



Wheat shorts 1 pound 



Ground oats 1 pound 



Buttermilk 8 pounds 



266. Market Grades of Fowls. In the market old hens are 

 called fowls ; old male birds, roosters or cocks ; young chickens 

 of y^ to 2y2 pounds, broilers ; of 2j^ to 4 pounds, fryers ; of 

 4 to 8 pounds, roasters. 



267. How Live Poultry Is Shipped. Live poultry is shipped 

 in standard-sized shipping crates which can be purchased in the 

 market. 



268. How Eggs Are Shipped. Eggs are shipped in thirty- 

 dozen case lots. 



269. To Whom Shipped. Eggs may be shipped to wholesale 

 commission merchants, who are usually located in the large 

 cities. 



270. Cost of Shipping. The cases will cost approximately 

 thirty cents each for the case, flats, and fillers. The express 

 costs will vary according to distance. The commission man will 

 charge 5 per cent for selling. Eggs may be sold directly to 

 consumers, clubs, hotels, restaurants, or city retail stores. This 

 will save the commission man's charge of 5 per cent for selling. 



TO PRESERVE EGGS FOR WINTER USE 



271. Kind of Eggs to Preserve. Eggs for preserving purposes 

 should be clean, fresh, not over three days old, and of absolutely 

 sound shell, as cracked eggs are unfit. Infertile eggs are pre- 

 ferred. These may be placed in the liquid each day if desired. 



272. Kind of Container to Use. A glazed earthen jar is prefer- 

 able, though other containers, as galvanized or glass containers, 



