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Show Hen Spectacles Increases Egg Production PARKERSBURG. W. Va. It might look silly to the farmer and small-towners who raise chickens, but scientists report that spectacles would be very practical on chickei.j. They would increase egg production. The spectacles, which allow the chicken to see only when its head is lowered to eat, are said to keep members of the flock from fighting among themselves. The result is better dispositions and more eggs. Designed to fit over the fowl's beak, the spectacles are held in place by a pin fitted through the breathing holes in the beak. Hinged flaps of red plastic drop away when the head is lowered to eat and close over the eyes when the head is raised. |