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chine that you are going to set. Study the directions 
carefully and get the machine in proper running order 
before attempting to put the eggs in it. 
Care of the Hen and Chicks.—As soon as the hatch 
is completed the hen and the baby chicks should be 
transferred to a brood coop similar to the one shown in 
Fig. 28 and given access to fresh water and clean sand. 
Fig. 107.—A commercial incubator, in which the electric current heats the 
water, maintaining a uniform temperature. 
Baby chicks should not be fed for thirty-six to forty- 
eight hours after hatching. For the first few days they 
should be fed sparingly, hard boiled eggs and dry oat¬ 
meal. Sour milk and charcoal should be placed where 
the chicks may eat. When the little birds are five or 
six days old, you may begin feeding them finely crushed 
corn and wheat or commercial baby chick feed. Green 
feed such as sprouted oats, young turnips, lettuce, and 
rape should be fed in small quantities, if the chickens do 
