i88 A GUIDE FOR THE STUDY OF ANIMALS 



in the case of the Plymouth Rock, Wyandotte, Rhode 

 Island Red, Dorking, Brahma, Leghorn, and Minorca. 



2. Explain the terms "non-setter" and "winter layer." 



3. When do hens moult.? How does this affect the 

 laying? What schemes have poultry men to bring this 

 moulting at the most favorable season ? 



4. What is a " balanced ration " as applied to fowls ? 

 What are some methods of feeding which tend to secure 

 greater egg-production > 



5. Explain some of the special features of such methods 

 of housing and keeping chickens as the Philo System, 

 Corning System, etc. 



6. What precautions must be taken in raising chickens 

 so as to prevent disease and attacks of enemies ? 



7. What does it cost per year to keep a dozen hens ? 

 How many can a person keep profitably on a city lot, if 

 he is not to make a special business of chicken raising ? 



8. How do chickens solve the problem of the garbage 

 can.? 



9. What are some of the objections made to keeping 

 chickens in the city .'' Are these objections well founded, 

 and if so how may they be met .■' 



10. Find out what breeds of chickens are kept in your 

 neighborhood, and note some of the reasons that are given 

 for keeping these particular breeds. 



