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some general purpose breeds. In order to receive the 
highest price for them they should be ready to market 
early in the season. The fowls should be fat and in good 
condition for the table. 
Hens and mature male birds may be marketed at any 
season of the year. You may study the market quota¬ 
tions for the past few years and find it advisable-to fatten 
hens before selling them. 
Another avenue for marketing poultry is by selling 
hatching eggs, day old chicks, pullets and mature fowls. 
If you are raising purebred poultry you will find this 
phase of the business profitable. 
In selling any kind of poultry product you should re¬ 
member that it pays to produce the best, pack or finish 
it properly, advertise, be dependable, and guarantee your 
products. 
QUESTIONS 
1. Why is the study of poultry important? 
2. Name several successful poultry keepers in your community. 
3. Classify the breeds of poultry studied in your text and 
state several advantages of each. 
4. How long does it take hen eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs, and 
turkey.eggs to hatch? 
5. Tell how to make a good hen’s nest and set a hen. 
6. Tell how to feed and care for the baby chicks. When does 
the chick make the most rapid gain in his life? 
7. Classify the feeds used for feeding poultry. What kinds 
of feeds are used on the farm? Why is corn a poor feed for 
hens when fed alone? Is it a good idea to feed hens fresh rabbit 
meat? Name several feeds that are rich in egg-building food. 
8. What is the use of grit in the hen’s diet? Name some 
sources of grit for the farm flock. 
9. How would you test eggs to see if they are fertile? At 
what temperature should hatching eggs be kept? Explain the 
selection of eggs for hatching. Prepare a list of poultry diseases, 
state symptoms, and recommend the proper treatment. 
10. Write a good paper on the marketing of poultry. 
