(h) The selling of young cockerels before they begin to annoy the hens. Also the selling or confining of old male birds from the time hatching is over until cool weather in fall.
(i) The using of cracked and dirty, as well as small eggs, at home. Such eggs if consumed when fresh are perfectly wholesome, but when marketed are discriminated against and are likely to become an entire loss.
(j) Keeping eggs away from musty cellars or bad odors.
(k) Keeping the egg as cool and dry as possible while en route to market.
(l) The marketing of all eggs at least once per week and oftener, when facilities permit.
(m) The use of strong, clean cases or cartons and good fillers.
[ CHAPTER XII ]
HOW EGGS ARE MARKETED
The methods by which the larger number of American eggs pass from the producer to consumer is as follows: