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Show Sufficient Number of Nests Properly Placed The number of nests In relation to the size of the laying flock during the heavy laying season is important. With a sufficient number of nests properly prop-erly placed there is less danger of eggs being deposited in the litter and becoming lost, stepped on, or otherwise other-wise broken. Nests should be darkened ; they should be so constructed that it is easy for one to see and remove the eggs. If nests are too large eggs may be broken by two of more hens crowding crowd-ing into them. Twelve by fourteen inches is suggested for the larger breed and ten by twelve inches for the smaller breeds. Nests should be easy to remove to facilitate cleaning. |