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are just as good as the large, clean ones, but they 

 will not sell as well, and if sent to market will in- 

 jure the price which would be paid for large eggs. 

 Large eggs, among which small ones are mixed, 

 will sell for the price of the small ones and the 

 buyer, after grading, will sell the large ones at 

 advanced prices and the small ones for what he paid, 

 or better. Therefore, small and soiled eggs should 

 be used at home. Never should eggs be washed, 

 because washing injures the keeping qualities. 

 Every egg from a stolen nest, unless its freshness 



PORTABLE COOP AND RUN 

 Packing case coop and wire fence covered run. 



is unquestionable, should either be thrown away 

 or used at home. The man who wishes to build 

 up a trade cannot afford to risk his chances by 

 letting any such eggs go to market. Eggs handled 

 as suggested should be marketed two or three times 

 a week, oftener if convenient. When so many 



