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Table V. Relative Losses of Fertile Compared with Infertile Eggs 



Infertile 



Figure 273. — Brown and white-shelled eggs in separate cartons. Mixed eggs, 

 as will be noted in the middle carton, present an unattractive appearance. 



The male bird in the flock has no influence on the num- 

 ber of eggs laid by the hens. He merely fertiUzes the germ 

 of the egg which is not necessary when the egg is to be sent 

 to market or used for table purposes. It is impossible for a 

 germ to develop or a blood ring to form in an infertile egg. 

 It keeps in better condition, therefore, at temperatures 

 that would cause fertile eggs to become unfit for food. 



Hens ia a flock wherein there is no male bird wUl pro- 

 duce infertile eggs, which keep best and market best. 



Nests. Provide one clean, dry, vermin-free nest for 

 every 4 or 5 hens. Eggs will not remain clean very long in 



