268 PROGRESSIVE POULTRY CULTURE 



ties and yet lack of complete success because of un- 

 foreseen or uncontrolled influences that affect the liv- 

 ing fowls unfavorably. 



The successful manager should be master of details 

 but some of the factors of poultry farming are occa- 

 sionally beyond control.- The management has to deal 

 not alone with poultry but also with people. Skill is 

 required in caring for the former and tact in dealing 

 with the latter. 



The methods of the poultry manager must needs be 

 somewhat elastic because the conditions can not al- 

 ways be forcasted or completely controlled. However 

 well the poultryman may plan, the details of operation, 

 when it comes to practical execution in managing' hens 

 and humans there is liability of interference because 

 of inclement weather, enemies, evil habits, poisons, sick- 

 ness, foolishness, etc. 



The poultryman should, therefore, be capable of in- 

 telligent calculation as to probabilities and resourceful 

 in emergencies. 



THE WEATHER: The main point in making allow- 

 ance for unfavorable weather is to be always prepared 

 for any kind of weather and never to be caught napping. 

 The equipment of the poultry plant in structures 

 should be ample for protection and the shelters easily 

 available when needed. Great numbers of little chicks 

 are sacrificed yearly because of lack of sufficient shel- 

 ters conveniently placed and quickly accessible in case 

 of sudden electric storms. Chickens are not always wise 

 but they are very much creatures of habit. If they 

 become accustomed to seeking protection from the heat 

 of the sun in certain places they are very likely to 

 seek the same shelters in a pouring rain or sweeping 

 wind. 



Making the shade shelters on the ranges safe harbors 

 from winds and wetness will allow many chickens to 

 escape destruction. Many a fine brood of chicks is 

 drowned out because of lack of forethought in locating 

 the brood coops. These should be placed on elevated, 

 well drained spots and never in hollows or level sit- 



