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soiled. The head parts, however, and the shanks of all 

 varieties should be properly cleaned, as described herein. 

 The process of washing fowls is not a difficult one, and fowls 

 that have been properly trained do not seem to object. 

 It is suggested that those not experienced in washing fowls 

 should first practice on a few before washing those that are 

 to be shown. The most desirable place to wash the fowls 

 is in a room where the temperature is about 70 or 80 degrees 



Figure 264.- 



-In addition to handling ttie birds frequently an attempt should 

 be made to get them to pose. 



and one that is free from draft. When possible, the wash- 

 ing should be done in the morning, so that the birds will have 

 sufficient time to dry off completely before evening. Be- 

 fore beginning the operation, place the exhibition coops 

 a short distance from the stove or radiator, so the fowls will 

 dry readily after being washed. Place clean shavings in 

 the coop and cover the top, back, and sides of the coop 

 with cloth or paper to prevent a draft, leaving the' front of 



