Three nesting boxes full of chicken eggs at the Oregon State Game Farm.

A view from above of the chicken pens at the Oregon State Game Farm.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing an unidentified man, possibly a livestock judge, standing in front of a row of cages and examining a chicken that he is holding on one raised knee. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a chicken standing on the ground next to a building and facing to the right. The text “Triangle” is written on the negative and is visible at the bottom of the image. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man sitting on a bench and holding a rooster under one arm. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified man kneeling in the grass and looking down at a chicken he is holding. Buildings are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified young woman holding a chicken that is perched on the edge of what may be a wagon. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration from damage to the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified girl kneeling in the grass next to a rooster. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified girl kneeling on a lawn next to a chicken. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified man sitting on the running board of a vehicle. A hen is perched on one of the man’s legs, and a rooster is perched on the other leg. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a rooster being held in place by an unidentified man crouching next to the bird. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified woman looking at a chicken perched on her raised arm. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, of a chicken standing on a box. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of a chicken, possibly a rooster, standing on a small wooden platform tied to the back of a vehicle. A building is partially visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man holding a chicken. The man is standing next to a building. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Two men in an egg room at the Santa Clara hatchery in Portland. One man holds a drawer filled with eggs, while the other is writing on a clipboard. In front of the pair is a wall lined with egg drawers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 6, 1949 (negative 13 of 16).

Two men working in an egg room at an unidentified hatchery in the Portland area. Each man is holding a tilted tray, partially full of eggs. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 6, 1949 (negative 16 of 16).

Photograph of a man and woman standing in front of a house. There are chickens at their feet. Handwriting on the front of the print reads, "Mr. G. Green's chicken ranch. 1 mile West Clackamas Station."

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a rooster standing on top of a box outdoors and facing to the left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph showing an unidentified young boy sitting on a box outdoors, facing front, and holding a chicken. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a rooster standing on top of a box outdoors and facing to the left. In the background are parked cars and a building. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a chicken standing on a box. Standing next to the chicken is an unidentified person partially outside the frame. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. See related image No. 375A0098.

Five chickens sitting in their nesting boxes at the Oregon State Game Farm.

Chickens in their pens at the Oregon State Game Farm.

Chickens in their pens at the Oregon State Game Farm.

Photograph of an unidentified young girl with her arm around a chicken perched next to her. The photograph may have been taken during the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting and holding a rooster. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Photograph of an unidentified man sitting with a chicken on his lap. The man is wearing a ribbon with the word “JUDGE” on it. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.