38 THE CALL OF THE HEN. 
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Fic. 22—Showing hen three fingers out of condition. This hen would be three 
fingers less in abdominal depth than when in good condition. 
Fic. 22a—This shows you just where to place your finger on the keel or breast- 
bone in order to measure or determine the condition of the hen. In order to properly 
determine this fact, place your finger about 1 inch back from the front point of the keel 
or breast-bone, as you see illustrated above. 
