EGG-LAYING COMPETITION.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 63, 14 March 1918, Page 7

EGG-LAYING COMPETITION.

The forty-fifth week of the Auckland Poultrykeepers' Association cgg-lnylng competition at Albany concluded on Monday last. The number of eggs laid during the week was 706, making the grand total 40,131. The leading aggregates are.—Light Rreods— White Leghorns: K. Wallace, Takaptma, 1248; A. Sim. Epsom, 1181; Reliable Stud Farm. Masterton, 1153: G. Connoil. Thames, 1141; J. AY. Williams, New Lynn. 1133; U. SI. Smith. Arch Hill. 1128; G. H. .Shaw. Thames, 1110; C Thomas, Thames, IKH; Standard Poultry Yards, MaHsey. 10S4; G. E. Moor. Napier, 1081; Black Mlnorcas: A. Helghway, Mt Albert, f>77; R. M. Copland (five birds). ML Albert, SO2. Rosceomb Brown Leghorns: Roscdale Poultry Farm. Hastings, 1013. Rlack .Leghorns: Miss P. Helghway (live birds), Mt. Albert, SOS. Heavy Breeds.—Black Orpingtons: C. Stnel, Northeote, 1148; W. Bloinfleld, Avondale South. 110!); Hokowhitu Poultry Co., Upper riatt. 100.O; .T. X. McLean Rotrrua 102.". White Wyandottes: S. H. STfott, Avomlalo South. 003. Silver Wyandoites: S. H. Scott (live birds). Avondale South, 1001: Mrs Eayrs. Point Chevalier. 067 White Rocks: J. It. Salt (five birds), Birkenhead. 740. Rhode Island Reds- G. Iluddleston, Birkcnbead. 903. The thirty-sixth week of the duck section concluded on Saturday last. The total I for the- week was 71, making a grand total of 7145. The aggregates are:— j White Runners: S. H. Scott. Avondale South. 721. Indian Runners: S. H. Scott fflve birds). Avondale South. 843; J. Owen. Ohnkune, 750; Seavlew Poultry Farm, Avondale, 750; T. Powthwalte. Avondalo South. i 724: W. Blomfleld <flve birds). Avondale South, G80; T. J. Connolly, Stratford, 530;.1 J. H. Nlcholls. Avondale South, r>4o; ,T. W. ißeasley. Parua Bay. 540; T. F. Blomfleld, Mornlngside. 401. Buff Orpingtons: S. H. Scott, Avondale South, 550.