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POULTRY PRODUCTION 



1. The males were kept ffom the laying flock. This may 

 be accomplished by caponizing the yoiing males not needed 

 for breeding purposes, or disposing of them as broilers before 

 they reach breeding age. The birds reserved for breeding 

 should be confined except during the breeding season, at 

 the end of which they should again be confined or disposed of. 



Fig. 233 



An infertile egg after seven days of incubation. (Courtesy of Bureau of 

 Animal Industry.) 



2. The hens were furnished with plenty, of roomy clean 

 nests. 



3. The eggs were gathered twice daily. 



4. They were kept in a cellar that was cool, dry and free 

 from odors. 



