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is best. A spring or small stream of water at the foot 



of the incline makes a very desirable place. 



The house should be rt>omy and, if possible, should 



face the south and be provided with large windows. 



Ventilation should be provided but direct draughts 

 must be avoided. 



The food must be wholesome, not mouldy, and of 



sufficient variety; and last, but not least important, 



strict cleanliness must be observed about the poultry 



premises. 



HOSPITAL. 



No poultry raiser should be without a hospital, or 

 place where sick fowls can be properly cared for and 

 treated. Such a place should be away from any an- 

 noyance, as cats, dogs or even other fowls, and should 

 be arranged so that the patient can be kept comfort- 

 ably warm or cool as the season may require, and 

 should be dry, light and well ventilated, but draughts 

 must be avoided. Frequent disinfecting and white 

 washing and strict cleanliness are very essential in a 

 place of this kind. 



