EGGS AND THE HEN B30 
9. Eggs for hatching.—In selecting eggs for hatching 
use only those of uniform size and color, with smooth, 
strong shells. Abnormal eggs are likely to produce weak 
or crippled chicks. The eggs should be stored in a room 
where the temperature ranges from 40 to 50 degrees. 
Eggs for hatching should be turned two or three times a 
week until the required number has been collected. 
Never set dirty eggs. If they are dirty, carefully wipe 
with a damp cloth until all spots are removed. Eggs are 
at their best, both as to fertility and vitality, when natural 
hatching is in season. Before this time fertility is poor 
EFFECTIVE CARE FOR Broopy HENS 
It will be observed that there are nothing but roosts, and the hens, therefore, 
cannot sit in a broody position. 
and vitality excellent. In summer, more eggs are fertile, 
but the vitality of the chicks is lower than earlier in the 
year. 
10. Broody hens.—Hens kept mainly for producing eggs 
often annoy the poultryman by persistent broodiness. 
These should be culled out and never used for breeders. 
In otherwise normal hens broodiness may be broken 
when necessary. It is usually an advantage to allow the 
hens to hatch broods, since this gives them a rest from 
laying. Hens of the general purpose varieties usually 
