A COMMERCIAL, POINT OF VIEW. 71 



THE LAWS OF NATURE 



In Relation to Poultry-keeping from a Commercial Point 

 of View, and Answers to Questions. 



In my Preface I stated that I should confine myself 

 exclusively to giving publicity to such facts as I have 

 proved by actual experience. My knowledge of the 

 world cautioned me not to introduce anything which 

 might savor of theory, particularly to a class of readers 

 who undoubtedly by their education are conversant with 

 the laws of nature, on which facts are based. I was, 

 therefore, but litde prepared to have so many questions 

 to answer, which more or less compel me to do that which 

 I endeavored to avoid in fear of being considered pedantic. 

 Though I feel flattered by the great interest my treatise 

 has created, and though an explanation of the laws of 

 nature will prove interesting to many, yet I trust that my 

 correspondents will not consider it a want of deference on 

 my part if I abridge as much as possible my explanations, 

 but still with a due regard to giving a satisfactory reply to 

 all inquirers. 



Egg Preserving. 



I . Question : Does it make any difference to preserve 

 ^SS^ ayew days old? 



The egg comes from the hen at blood-heat, the liquid 

 then fills every part of the shell, gradually the egg cools, 



