lo Jan., J910.] Poidtrx I'dnnni'i^ on Small Huldings. 7 



from driving in on the birds at night-time, and will allow the rain to drop 

 clear of the base of house. A good plan to safeguard the floor is to run 

 -a small piece of spouting round the house, and have the downpipe placed 



BREEDING PEN. SIZE, 50 FT. X 22 FT.. WITH PORTABLE HOUSE. 



in position to carry the water clear of the pen. For example, a portable 

 building 6 ft. long by 4 ft. wide, the back 5 ft., and the front 4 ft. high, 

 makes a serviceable hou.se. Ten sheets (5 x 2) of narrow gauge galvanized 

 iron will suffice, 3 sheets for roof, 3 for back, and 2 for each end. Having 

 no floor, it is easily moved, simple to sprav, and is almost insect proof. 



ANOTHER VIEW SHOWING CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE. 



Many make the mistake of coddling their fowls. Coming off the 

 perch of a warm house at dawn in June, the birds receive a severe shock, 

 .and very often take cold, which may lead to roup, the fowTs worst enemy. 

 An even temperature, a house free from draughts, a dry floor, and good 

 •ventilation, are requisite. 



