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make a good cushion in the bottom of it so that the eggs will not break. 

 After the straw is nicely arranged in the basket, I start the first layer 

 by placing the eggs with small end down. This is the best way for the 

 eggs to lie, because it will stand shipment better than if placed on the 

 side. After the first layer is placed I scatter a little fine chaff or a 

 little fine cut straw over the eggs,' then put paper on the top before placing 

 the next layer of eggs. This paper prevents the chaff from working from 

 the top layer down to the bottom. On top of the second layer I again 

 place the chaff or fine cut straw, and always place the paper between 

 each layer. I do not put the eggs too close to the top of the cover. Room 

 should be allowed for straw between the eggs and the cover. In former 

 years I have used excelsior for lining the baskets, but find straw more 

 satisfactory, as it will keep out more cold and be a better protection for 

 the eggs. On page 46 will be found the picture of a shipment of these 

 baskets already packed. The covers are fastened on with basket hooks. 



Shipping Baby Chicks 



The first shipment of baby chicks was due to go early in March. 

 The first hatch was off just in time for the first order. It was the first 

 experience in shipping baby chicks, and I was naturally puzzled as to how 

 to do it. Have received many letters from different ones asking me for 

 instructions in shipping stock, eggs and baby chicks, so I am safe in 

 saying that these are matters that bother everyone. On page 46 you will 

 find illustrated a box for shipping baby chicks. This is a remarkable and 

 splendid device for this purpose. It is not only warm and protects the 

 chicks against the cold, but also is very strong and has a wonderful 

 resistance against hard usage. These boxes are made in three different 

 sizes. The smallest size will accommodate twelve to twenty-five chicks, 

 the next size will hold fifty, and the largest size will hold one hundred. 

 The fact that nature has made provision for the baby chicks to live 

 without food for the first three days of their existence makes it practical 

 to send these little beauties hundreds of miles with splendid results. I 

 have shipped them as far as three thousand miles, but do not recommend 

 shipping quite so far. I ship the chicks just as soon as they have become 

 dry and their down has become fluffy. 



