Sunshine Desirable 



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Another important consideration is the admis- 

 sion to the houses and yards of abundant sun- 

 shine. Fowls, like other classes of live stock, 

 do not thrive so well when deprived of sunshine. 

 This is particularly true of laying fowls during 

 the cold winter months. The houses, yards or 

 runs should be so planned, if possible, as to give 



CRUSHLO 

 SHELLS 



NESTS UNDER BOARDS 



PERCHES 



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Fig. 25. Ground plan of poultry house Massachusetts Agricultural College. 



them a southern or southeastern exposure (Figs. 

 24, 25) . Many buildings for domesticated animals 

 are so constructed that they do not admit sufficient 

 light and air for the best health of the occupants. 

 It has been found by experience that animals 

 have a somewhat whiter skin and present a 

 somewhat more delicate appearance when de- 

 prived of direct sunlight than when they are 



