CAEE OF CHICKS COOPS FOR THEM. 



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BOX CHICKEN-COOP. 



An ordinary dry-goods box may be used for a chicken- 

 coop. To the open end a frame or lath is fastened, thus 

 making a run or yard for the chickens when the box 

 is placed upon the ground, as shown in figure 38. 



Fig. 38. 



The box furnishes a comfortable place for the hen and 

 chickens during stormy weather, an escape from the hot 

 sun, etc. When not in use the lath frame can be taken 

 from the box, its three sides and ends separated, and 

 stored away for use another season. 



BARREL CHICKEN-COOPS. 



Any old barrel that would otherwise be thrown away 

 may be put to good use in making a comfortable place 

 for a hen and chickens. Brace the barrel on the two 

 sides with bricks or stones to keep it from rolling; raise 



