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applying it hold the hen by the 

 feet, as shown in Figure 76, with 

 the head down, and work the pow- 

 der well into the feathers, espe- 

 cially around the vent, through the 

 fluff, and under the wings. Sprinkle 

 some powder in the nest also. 



MANAGEMENT OF THE 

 SITTING HEN 



When the eggs are hatching the 

 hen should be confined and not 

 disturbed until the hatch is com- 

 plete. Should she become restless, 

 however, the chicks that are 

 hatched first should be removed. When the weather is cool 

 it is best not to put more than 10 eggs under a hen, while 

 later in the spring, when the weather is warmer, from 

 12 to 15 can be placed in the nest, according to the 

 size of the fowl. 



Figure 76. — Before setting the 

 hen dust her thoroughly with 

 insect powder. 



Figure 77. — Placing eggs in the nest for the sitting hen. 



