The School methods book; methods, aids, devices, material for the help of teachers of elementary school classes . is typical of thebreed each is studying. Those selected for hatchingshould be of medium uniform size, should be similarin color, and the shell should be smooth, hard, andfree from transparent spots. Eggs intended for hatching should be kept at a rathercool temperature, SO or 60 degrees F. They should beturned occasionally and should be kept covered to avoidevaporation. They should not be kept more than aweek or ten days. The fresher they are when set, the the eggs because ofcolor,
The School methods book; methods, aids, devices, material for the help of teachers of elementary school classes . is typical of thebreed each is studying. Those selected for hatchingshould be of medium uniform size, should be similarin color, and the shell should be smooth, hard, andfree from transparent spots. Eggs intended for hatching should be kept at a rathercool temperature, SO or 60 degrees F. They should beturned occasionally and should be kept covered to avoidevaporation. They should not be kept more than aweek or ten days. The fresher they are when set, the the eggs because ofcolor, and texture of Ijctter arc tlie chances of a good hatch and strongchicks. The number of eggs given to a hen depends on theseason, the size of the hen, and the size of the eggs Thirteen is the number usually given to the averagesized hen in the spring. The hen should be placed in secluded, comfortablequarters, where she will not be disturbed. A half barrelor box makes a good nest. Earth should be placed inthe bottom and covered with bright, clean hay. Licewill cause a hen to leave her nest. Hence it is abso-. lutel)- essential that the nest be clean and fresh, andthe hen should be dusted occasionally with insect pow-der even tho there are no signs of vermin. A sitting hen needs food only for the purpose ofbodily maintenance. Therefore very little vegetable ormeat foods should be given to her. Whole grain (wheat,corn, and oats), clear, fresh water, grit, and a dustbath should be within her reach at all times. In about a week the eggs should be tested and infer-tile ones removed. This gives the others a much betterchance. \ homemade tester is just as good as thosesupplied by dealers. Fit a small pasteboard or woodenbox over a lamp or candle, cut a hole in the top directlyover the flame and another a little smaller than an eggin one side opposite the flame. Testing must be donein a dark room. 80 THE SCHOOL METHODS BOOK Each egg is held against the hole in the side of thebox and the
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