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PROFITS IK POULTRY. 



the first cut, the pieces cut out, leaving a hole large 

 enough for the convenience of the hen. Barrels thus 

 arranged are placed in quiet corners, where hens love to 

 seclude themselves, and straw or other material is sup- 

 plied for the nest. 



WIRE NEST. 



Figure 22 is an illustration of a good nest, which may 

 be kept free from vermin. It is made of wire, or a simi- 

 lar one may be woven of willows or splints by any in- 

 genious boy. A round piece of wood is fastened to the 



Fig. 22. 



front for the hen to alight upon, iron or wire hooks are 

 fastened to it, by which it may be hung upon nails driven 

 in the wall, and a piece of shingle planed smooth is fast- 

 ened to the front, upon which the date when the hen 



