. Practical poultry production . Poultry. 274 PRACTICAL POULTRY PRODUCTION essary in the coop when fowls are shipped only short dis- tances or when they will not be confined to the coop over 24 hours. When feed is provided, whole grain, such as corn and wheat, are most satisfactory. Water when placed in the shipping coop is liable to spill out and soil the plumage. A mangel tied in the coop which the fowl can pick at will supply sufficient moisture. A tag or card plainly marked showing the destination of the shipment as well as the return address can be tacked or pasted on the outside where it
. Practical poultry production . Poultry. 274 PRACTICAL POULTRY PRODUCTION essary in the coop when fowls are shipped only short dis- tances or when they will not be confined to the coop over 24 hours. When feed is provided, whole grain, such as corn and wheat, are most satisfactory. Water when placed in the shipping coop is liable to spill out and soil the plumage. A mangel tied in the coop which the fowl can pick at will supply sufficient moisture. A tag or card plainly marked showing the destination of the shipment as well as the return address can be tacked or pasted on the outside where it can be plainly seen. In fastening a coop it should be made secure, so that it will not come open in transit. Some provision should be made so that the coop can be readily opened on arrival at the show room. Frequently it is found necessary to dam- age the coop considerably be- fore it can be opened, often rendering it practically unfit ^"'"thfppirg^x'ilSS'fUr''"' for use in returning the fowls. SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS In order to acquaint those who have never exhibited poultry with the more important rules governing poultry shows and exhibits the following are cited: 1. In judging poultry only fowls of the same breed and variety compete. That is, for instance. White Plymouth Rocks do not compete against Barred Plymouth Rocks. This holds true in every other breed and variety, except where prizes are offered for the best bird or birds, all varities competing. 2. The units of classification in judging are as follows:. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Lamon, Harry M; Kinghorne, J. W. (Joseph William). St. Paul, Minn. : Press of Webb Publishing Co.
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