We will close our few remarks relative to the poultry yard with a few words of advice with regard to eggs. When they are plentiful, about July, they should begin to be saved for winter consumption. There are two or three ways of preserving them, all equally simple. Some dip them in boiling water for a second and instantly remove them; others oil each shell. Either of those methods will prevent the air entering the shell - in fact it becomes hermetically sealed, as it were. Others keep them on shelves with holes in them to receive each egg; these should be turned every day, which is a very tedious process. Others place them in a tub or stone jar closely packed, and pour lime-water, moderately strong, over them until they are all covered. Great care must be taken that the lime-water be not too strong, as in that case the shells will be completely destroyed, and your eggs will be one incongruous mass. Should you at any time desire to make a present of a sitting of eggs of a choice breed of fowl, it is satisfactory to know that your friend will receive them in safety if properly packed. They may either be packed in a hamper or a box; the former is the best.

Put at the bottom of it a good layer of hay or grass; wrap each egg separately in the same, and place over all a good covering of wool. Pack them carefully, and press well round the spaces at the sides some of the same description of packing, so that there may be no shaking of the eggs; should there be, disappointment will most inevitably follow, as. they will be addled to a certainty.

How To Fatten Poultry

Crush and soak the corn in water. The food will then go further, and it will help digestion.