QUALITY IN EGGS 
The total values figured by multiplying these prices by the 
New York receipts, are as follows: 
Amount actually received................ $23,832,000 
Values at quotations for strictly fresh.. . 44,730,000 
No one would contend it is possible to bring the entire egg 
crop of the country up to the latter value, but the fact that 
there is a definite market for eggs of first class quality at 
almost double the figures for which the egg crop as a whole 
is actually sold, is a point very significant to the ambitious 
producer of high grade eggs. 
Requisites of the Production of High Grade Eggs. 
(a) Hens that produce a goodly number of eggs, and at the 
same time an egg that is moderately large (average two 
ounces each). Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Rhode Island 
Reds, Orpingtons, Leghorns, Minorcas are the varieties which 
will do this. 
(b) Good housing, regular feeding and watering, and above 
all clean, dry nests. 
(c) Daily gathering of eggs, when the temperature is above 
80 degrees, gathering twice a day. 
(d) The confining of all broody hens as soon as discov- 
ered. 
(e) The rejection as doubtful of all eggs found in a nest 
which was not visited the previous day. (Such eggs should be 
used at home where each may be broken separately). 
(f) The placing as soon as gathered of all summer eggs 
in the coolest spot available. 
(g) The prevention at all times of moisture in any form 
coming in contact with the egg’s shell. 
(bh) The selling of young cockerels before they begin to 
annoy the hens. Also the selling or confining of old male 
birds from the time hatching is over until cool weather in 
fall. 
(i) The using of cracked and dirty, as well as small eggs, 
at home. Such eggs if consumed when fresh are perfectly 
wholesome, but when marketed are discriminated against and 
are likely to become an entire loss. 
(j) Keeping eggs away from musty cellars or bad odors. 
(k) Keeping the egg as cool and dry as possible while en 
route to market. 
(1) The marketing of all eggs at least once per week and 
oftener, when facilities permit. 
(m) The use of strong, clean cases or cartons and good 
fillers. 
