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benefactor, who makes his hens lay two eggs, especially in winter, where they formerly havo 

 laid but one.&quot; Hens should have plenty of sunlight in their pens in winter, consequently 

 poultry-houses should have a southern exposure, and large windows for admitting it. Double 



MAKING A CHOICE. 



glazing of the windows, or green-house sashes are a great advantage to a poultry -house. 

 It should also be dry, warm, and well ventilated. A coal stove, or an oil stove af 

 fords a good means of warming a hen house, and can be managed with very little extra 



