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(no quills) 10c; long fancy rooster tails free from stiff feath- 

 ers $1.50. Turkey feathers, white 45c; dark 15c. Prices 

 for turkey feathers from other parts of the body such as 

 wings, tails, pointers, etc., vary from Ic to 25c. These 

 prices are for good dry feathers. Those freshly packed and 

 damp are discounted according to their condition. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What are the essential factors as concerning the marketing 

 of poultry products? 



2. Discuss the methods of marketing. 



3. What is an infertile egg? Why should infertile eggs be pro- 

 duced for market? 



4. Why should eggs of uniform color and size be produced for 

 market? 



5. How often should eggs be gathered? 



6. Discuss the storing of eggs before being sent to market. 



7. How should eggs be graded? What are "Specials," "Extras," 

 "No. I's," "No. 2's"? 



8. Describe the method of packing eggs in a standard size crate. 



9. On what basis should eggs be sold? 



10. Describe the method of packing eggs for shipment by par- 

 cel post. 



11. What is the market classification for broilers? 



12. Describe the method of fattening broilers. 



13. When should hens of the heavier breeds be marketed? Of 

 the lighter breeds? Why? 



14. Describe the method of fattening hens for mark^t. 



15. How shoiild capons be fed before they are marketed? 



16. Discuss in a general way the method of preparing turkeys for 

 market, ducks, geese, guineas, squabs. 



17. Describe a satisfactory method for killing. 



18. Describe the method of dry-picking fowls. 



19. Describe in detail the method of packing fowls for shipment. 

 Describe the method of shipping live fowls. 



20. Discuss the value of poultry manure as a fertilizer. 



21. How should poultry feathers be handled to obtain the best 

 price when sold? 



SUGGESTIONS 



1. By what method are you now marketing your eggs, that is, 

 direct to the consumer, to a retail store, or to some one of the other 

 agencies mentioned herein? If you are marketing to a retail store 

 or commissioa merchant, why not try to work up a retail trade direct 

 to the consumer, providing your time and facilities will permit. 



2. Should you market to a commission merchant, wholesaler, 

 or to a country store, insist that your eggs be purchased on a "loss-off," 

 or quality, basis. 



