Show 1 Batteries OK OH for Hens Laying hens kept In batteries will lay just as many eggs the first year I as In conventional laying houses i if the battery room is well insulated and ventilated so as 1 to control temperature temperature temperature tem tem- changes according to results results results re re- ol ot nine years ol ot tests at the Oregon state college poultry department de de- Hens kept for lor the second year lay better in commercial houses the tests indicated when comparable flocks kept in batteries I Ithe the first year were divided with w th hall half placed In commercial laying houses Battery hens make satisfactory satis satis- factory breeders the second year il If released into normal floor conditions conditions conditions condi condi- the tests also showed |