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Life-histories of Northern Animals 



The two runs are separated by a |-inch mesh wire with 

 tin overhangs, and a tank of running water at the boundary 

 affords bathing for both runs. These are shown here, about 

 15 by 20 feet, but would be all the better if ten times as large, 



Fig. 214 — A Model Minkery. 



provided they are tight. If they have cement floors, they 

 should also have over that 6 inches of loose earth and a number 

 of brush piles, hollow logs, etc., to make play places. 



FEEDING Mink may be fed exactly as one would feed a house-cat 



— table scraps, varied with meat two or three times a week. 

 Fish is very much to their liking, and may be given nearly 

 every day if other things are used. Bread and milk, johnny- 

 cake, etc., should be added for variety; even raw liver may be 

 given sparingly at intervals, but cooked food, as a rule, is safer. 



