30 THE CALL OF THE HEN. 
Fig. 13 shows a hen with two fingers capacity (114 inches) between 
the two pelvic bones and the rear of the breast-bone. 
Fig. 14 shows a hen with three fingers capacity (214 inches) be- 
tween the two pelvic bones and the rear of the breast-bone. 
Fic. 12—One-finger abdomen. (Capacity.) This indicates a hen of very small 
capacity to consume and assimilate food. She never can be a large eater, hence of 
net much value. 
