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PRACTICAL POULTRY PRODUCTION 



essary in the coop when fowls are shipped only short dis- 

 tances or when they will not be confined to the coop over 

 24 hours. When feed is provided, whole grain, such as 

 corn and wheat, are most satisfactory. Water when placed 

 in the shipping coop is liable to spill out and soil the plumage. 

 A mangel tied in the coop which the fowl can pick at will 

 supply sufficient moisture. A tag or card plainly marked 

 showing the destination of the shipment as well as the 

 return address can be tacked or pasted on the outside where 



it can be plainly seen. In 

 fastening a coop it should be 

 made secure, so that it will 

 not come open in transit. 

 Some provision should be 

 made so that the coop can 

 be readily opened on arrival 

 at the show room. Frequently 

 it is found necessary to dam- 

 age the coop considerably be- 

 fore it can be opened, often 

 rendering it practically unfit 

 ^"'"thfppirg^x'ilSS'fUr''"' for use in returning the fowls. 



SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS 



In order to acquaint those who have never exhibited 

 poultry with the more important rules governing poultry 

 shows and exhibits the following are cited: 



1. In judging poultry only fowls of the same breed and 

 variety compete. That is, for instance. White Plymouth 

 Rocks do not compete against Barred Plymouth Rocks. 

 This holds true in every other breed and variety, except 

 where prizes are offered for the best bird or birds, all 

 varities competing. 



2. The units of classification in judging are as follows: 



