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POULTRY CULTUHE 



great gallantry, persistence in crowing, challenge, fearlessness 

 in fighting, and sidling strut before the hens. 



Heavy laying or high egg production does not decrease 

 hatchability or livability. 





Fig. 48. — Hen of weak constitution. Note the lack of head development 

 and weak-appearing eye. 



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Fig. 49. — Head of hen showing strong constitutional development. 



The body of a laying hen is always in good condition, which 

 indicates that the process of reproduction requires good diges- 

 tion and assimilation. 



