1 1'urual of Ai'riciiltiirc. 



"lo Jan.. 1 910-. 



is the tree lucerne {Tagasastc). It will grow in almost any part of Vic- 

 toria, and will stand drought well. The tops should he cut every month, 

 and utilized in the morning meal. Then it thickens and shoots out at 

 the lowest part of the stem., throwing shade along the ground, where the 

 birds can rest comfortablv from sun and wind. 



SHADE AND SHELIKR. 



Construction of Houses. — The next consideration should be housing 

 in the breeding pen. A small portable house is all that is required to 

 hold only such birds as are selected typical layers ; or you may wish to 

 cater for the export trade. In any case, seven to twelve birds will be 

 sufficient in one pen, no matter what breed you intend keeping. The 

 house should in all cases face the east, so as to get as much sunshine as 

 possible. It is not necessarv in this climate to buihl expensive or warmj 



ARRANGEMENT OF YARDS ON CORRIDOR PLAN. 



houses. The north, south, and west sides should be closed in, and should 

 l^e quite free from cracks and draughts, the east side alone being entirely 

 open. The roof should slope eastward, and project 2 feet over frontal 

 uprights; this will effectively prevent an easterly rain (a rare occurrence)- 



