74 EGGS AND POULTRY 
Hatches as a rule produce about as many 
cockerels as pullets, this probably being con- 
trolled by the vitality of the male. 
The male is the most important item in the 
breeding pen as he effects every egg, while 
each particular hen effects only the eggs she 
lays. Whether eggs are hatched with an in- 
cubator or by a hen, 
the results are mostly 
dependent upon the 
eggs to be hatched as 
neither hen nor incu- 
bator can hatch poor 
eggs. 
Care should be used 
in the selection of 
hatching eggs. These 
Commercial case for hold- should be of medium 
ing Sung for imeebation,” Size, not very small 
nor exceptionally 
large, with smooth shells without ridges, 
free from cracks and reasonably clean. 
Every bird to be used as a breeder, either 
male or female should be selected with the 
idea of using only the best as breeders of 
future flock. 
Find out the points or qualifications 
needed to make perfect birds of the breed you 
