POULTRY LABORATORY GUIDE 83 



modates five layers, or fifteen dozen. The crate 

 as described is 4 inches deep, while the carton 

 is but 3; the remaining space is designed for 

 packing material to avoid breakage en route. 



When shipping to large customers or com- 

 mission merchants, the eggs are packed in stand- 

 ard thirty-dozen crates with pasteboard fillers.' 

 These crates may be purchased second hand for 

 from five to fifteen cents apiece, and can be made 

 much more durable by removing the back and 

 replacing it with f inch Georgia pine and 

 providing a cover of the same -material, cleating 

 it to prevent warping and fastening it to the 

 crate by means of 2 or 3 inch strap hinges and 

 a 3 inch hasp and staple. 



Secure all of the different styles of egg cases 

 possible ; note their construction and especially 

 the means employed to keep the eggs from strik- 

 ing against one another. 



Fill the cases with fresh, clean eggs, always 

 placing them small end down. If any are dirty, 

 wash them before packing. Sapolio is good for 

 removing stains. Avoid washing them when not 

 dirty. Why? 



Note the length of time it takes to fill the 

 various style cases. What are the advantages 

 and disadvantages of each style? All eggs 

 should be shipped by express. Why ? 



