68 HATCHING. 



The necessity of quiet, gentle handling, both 

 of the hens and broods, must be urged upon 

 the person in charge of the sitting-house. Be 

 watchful, and ready to assist the well-meant 

 efforts of the mother, whose instincts are not 

 always sufficient for the performance of her 

 duties in a civilized and highly artificial condi- 

 tion. 



