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PROFITABLE POULTRY PRODUCTION 



around and see the world more. At all times the 

 attendant should avoid making sudden motions, 

 calling loudly, or otherwise startling the fowls. He 

 should always control his temper and try to govern 

 even the most annoying fowls without force. It is 

 desirable to enter the pens as quietly as possible 

 and even to presage entrance by making some noise 

 such as low whistling, so the hens will know that 

 he is approaching. When it is necessary to carry 

 some unfamiliar object among the flock, this should 

 be done gradually. Even the wearing of a different 

 style of suit than usual, especially if this is of some 

 gaudy color, will disturb the fowls until they are 

 accustomed to it. 



Hens, especially laying hens, become attached to 

 their quarters. They, therefore, should not be un- 

 necessarily moved because this also affects the lay- 

 ing, whether from homesickness or what is purely 

 speculative, but the fact is the tgg yield often suf- 

 fers. Where it is absolutely necessary to make a 

 change, this should be done with the least possible 

 disturbance, preferably by driving the fowls gently 

 to the new quarters. When 

 hens must be handled or 

 carried, this should always 

 be done at night and the 

 fowls should be held gently 

 with the hand beneath the 

 breast; never by the feet. 

 No more than two fowls 

 should be carried at a time 

 in this way — one under each 

 arm. If a considerable num- 

 ber must be moved at a time, they must be placed 

 in coops and so carried. 



FEED COOP 



Prevents 

 feed. 



fowls soiling 



