Rich County Reaper | 1934-03-16 | Page 5 | Egg Laying Tests Prove Beneficial to Breeders

egg laying tests prove beneficial to breeders bleeders Bre eders since egg laying contests began nearly twenty three years ago breed ers have been greatly aided in producing better chicks chick s and better layers also the breeder of production poultry has been able to increase the stamina and vitality ot of his flock and in consequence the longevity of layers the trap nest in accurately recording the performance of individuals has vividly portrayed the history of each trapped bird its laying ability its rest periods its cycles of production and its health it is a notable fact that mortality Is 11 lightest among birds capable of laying kayin or more eggs and contra Is heaviest among the birds laying less than eggs in their pullet year these two classes of birds are clearly indicated by the trap nest epidemics not always perceptible in early stages by even closest observation are always detectable through the aid of the trap nest