The eggs are laid on large flat plates, which are continually kept at an equal temperature by heat applied below the surface: they are turned several times during the day.

As the thousands of little chickens burst their shells, they are sold, not by number or weight, but by the measure.

This egg-hatching house has the effect of rendering poultry plentiful and cheap.
After chatting away the evening very pleasantly I sought my couch, tired with my ride and with the heat, and rejoicing at the sight of the soft divan, which seemed to smile upon me, and promise rest and strength for the following day.

But as I was about to take possession of my couch, I noticed on the wall a great number of black spots.

I took the candle to examine what it could be, and nearly dropped the light with horror on discovering that the wall was covered with bugs.