. Ontario Sessional Papers, 1910, . il IffI [93] 94 THE REPORT OF No. 43 As practised at present in 9 shows out of every 10, entries are takenright up till the judge commences his duties (sometimes afterwards). Inconsequence the superintendent never knows how much space to allow fora variety and the result is that the judge spends more time hunting upthe birds that compete together than he does in the actual judging. It isfar from an unusual occurrence to find a pair of one kind at the end of along row of coops, a pair of the same birds in the centre and generallyone or two of the sam
. Ontario Sessional Papers, 1910, . il IffI [93] 94 THE REPORT OF No. 43 As practised at present in 9 shows out of every 10, entries are takenright up till the judge commences his duties (sometimes afterwards). Inconsequence the superintendent never knows how much space to allow fora variety and the result is that the judge spends more time hunting upthe birds that compete together than he does in the actual judging. It isfar from an unusual occurrence to find a pair of one kind at the end of along row of coops, a pair of the same birds in the centre and generallyone or two of the same in another row some distance from the first. Any-one can readily understand how difficult it is to make correct awards underthe circumstances, not to speak of the extra labor involved. J. H. MiNSHALL, BRANTFORD. 1. I noticed a greater improvement at all the Fall Fairs where 1 judgedthan at the large exhibitions; the farmers, too, now know the points of thebreed they show, and are anxious for -. ^- ^ Barred Plymouth Rocks. 2. A uniform size exhibition coop. Some birds are shown in boxeswith slats nailed on so that one can not see the birds and they are not ableto stand up in the coop. A judge cannot judge properly in such cases. (a) Show single birds as much as possible, and not too many varietiesin one class. For country fairs give classes for all utility breeds, and placethe ornamental in one class when prizes can onlj* be offered for a limitednumber of varieties. 3. Rocks, Wyandottes, Minorcas and Leghorns are the best for thefarmer. Change male birds every year, getting one not related to thehens. This will keep up the vigor and laying qualities of the flock. 4. Hatch the chicks under hens and have plenty of fresh air and freerange, and do not feed too much sloppy feed to strong chicks. ForcingIS not good for laying fowls. 1909 THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 95 5. I have not seen much interest sliowu in the eg-^ exhibit, but itwould be one of the best if breeder
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