28 The Hen at Work 



steadily throughout the year, at retail prices. To 

 do this, a fairly regular supply must be maintained. 

 Otherwise we shall have to lose good customers 

 diiring dry times, and sell at low figures when the 

 flood comes. 



A careful study of the monthly egg production of 

 each breed shows that Plymouth Rocks gave the 

 highest production in March, but took a lower 

 position every other month. The Wyandottes, 

 as a breed, exceeded all others in average produc- 

 tion during December, January, September, and 

 October. The Reds enjoyed a similar distinction 

 in February, lost out by one egg in January and 

 March, and shared honors with the Leghorns in 

 April. During November, May, June, July, and 

 August, the Leghorns outlaid aU their competitors. 



As the Leghorns are laying their best while the 

 American breeds are resting, a combination made 

 with them and an American breed would balance 

 things. 



In considering these figures we must remember 

 that they concern a thousand picked birds under 

 expert care. The conditions, however, are easily 

 duplicated in any back yard where sun and air are 

 abundant. 



