Yards and Park$ 



125 



possible for him to be when his fowls are given 

 full liberty. Those who provide yards or runs 

 for the fowls do not all agree as to the be^t 

 method. There are two systems in use, each 

 possessing its own advantages, and each hav- 

 ing warm adherents. One system or plan pro- 

 vides comparatively small areas for small- or 

 medium -sized flocks; the other fences large areas 



Fig. 46. Poultry house and yard. 

 Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station. 



for large flocks or masses. It is undoubtedly 

 best for each beginner to learn what he can of 

 the experience of others and then to select the 

 plan that best meets his own requirements. 



Undoubtedly there is no best method of con- 

 structing yards or runs for fowls. What may 

 answer the purpose admirably for one would be 

 quite unsuited to the conditions of another. The 

 yards should be so constructed that they best 



