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2. How does the value of poultry production correspond accord- 

 ing to the last census to oats, hay, vegetables, tobacco, orchard fruits, 

 seeds, and wool? 



3. To what was the domestication of fowls first attributed? 



4. What factors have been largely responsible for the develop- 

 ment of poultry keeping? 



5. To what extent has the keeping of fowls on the farm developed? 



6. Name three sections noted for exclusive commercial poultry 

 farms? 



7. Of what economic importance are back-yard poultry flocks? 



8. Name the four principal branches of poultry keeping. 



9. To what extent is the poultry breeder responsible for the 

 development of the industry? 



10. After carefully looking at the map on page 12, name ten 

 of the most important poultry states in the Union. 



SUGGESTIONS 



1. As compared with other important agricultural products what 

 is the extent of poultry production in your state? In your county? 

 In your community? 



2. From your own knowledge and observations, estimate the 

 relative extent of farm poultry production as compared with that of 

 commercial poultry plants in your state, county, and community. 



3. If the production of poultry and eggs on general farms is in 

 excess of that produced on commercial plants, what in your opinion is 

 the reason? 



4. To what extent are back-yard flocks kept in your town or 

 city? Keep this question in mind for a week or so. Then, are there 

 more back-yard flocks in your community than you at first supposed? 

 If not, what seems to be the reason? 



5. Endeavor to get the names and addresses of at least six men 

 or women or both in your community who are poultry breeders. What 

 breeds and varieties of poultry do they raise? If you do not already 

 know these poultry breeders, get acquainted. They can be of assist- 

 ance to you and will no doubt prove to be desirable acquaintances. 



6. Could you through your own efforts or with the help, of some- 

 one in your community organize a poultry club? Think the matter 

 over and discuss it with your friends. For information on the organiza- 

 tion of a poultry club see Chapter XVII. 



REFERENCES 



Principles and Practice of Poultry Culture, by John H. Robinson. 



Poultry Production, by W. A. Lippincott. 



Illustrated Poultry Primer, U. S. Department of Agriculture Farmers' 



Bulletin 1040, by Harry M. Lamon and Jos. Wm. Kinghome. 

 Hints to Poultry Raisers, U. S. Department of Agriculture Farmers' 



Bulletin 528, by Harry M. Lamon. 

 Poultry Management, U. S. Department of Agriculture Farmers' 



Bulletin 287, by Geo. A. Bell. 



