School: Convent of Mercy, Kilmacthomas

Location:
Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Sr M. Aloysius
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    come out. Before the eggs are put down under the hen a black cross is made on each with a piece of blackened stick. The chickens get great care for 6 weeks, and then they are able to travel by themselves. At the present time a great many chickens are produced by incubators.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josephine Dunphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garranmillon Lower, Co. Waterford