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tomary to guarantee eight sound chicks. If the hatch falls 

 below this number due to a fault in the eggs, the breeder 

 should replace the infertile eggs free of charge. If the hen for- 

 sakes the nest, chilling the eggs, or dances on the nest, breaking 

 eggs, the purchaser will be considerate enough not to ask a 

 rebate under such circumstances. In all business transactions 

 there is more or less risk, and there is no reason why the pur- 

 chaser should not bear his share as well as the breeder. Where 

 the loss is due, not to the eggs, but to their treatment in the 

 hands of the purchaser, it is only right that any replacement 

 should be entirely optional with the breeder. In the case of 

 high-priced eggs, it should be a rule to replace all infertile eggs 

 without question, if a test is made by the tenth day. Most 

 purchasers are on the square and will not take advantage of 

 any guarantee to secure extra eggs without cost. Rules for 

 selecting eggs for hatching are given in Chapter VI. 



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Showing how to toe mark the baby chicks 



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