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to fit the pail. In the bottom of this pail (which 

 is bottom upwards) should be fitted a small tube 

 of iron or tin to carry off the smoke and gases 

 from the lamp which is placed underneath. On 

 the top of the tin box or pail is placed a cover of 

 light boards which supports woolen or felt cur- 

 tains. The illustration (Fig. 69), which shows 

 an indoor brooder in cross section, may aid in 

 the proper understanding of this device. 



The chickens should be confined by a board 

 railing for several days, after which they may 

 be given an opportunity to take more exercise 

 than would be permitted within the brooder. 

 Little chickens should have a chance to return 

 to the brooder whenever they desire to do so. 

 The illustration shows a board railing, in section, 

 which will effectually confine the chickens until 

 they require more exercise than the brooder will 

 permit. There is also shown an approach which 

 will provide a means by which the chicks may 

 easily enter and leave the brooder, provided a 

 suitable opening be made in the board railing. 

 The curtains mentioned above prevent the heat 

 from escaping, and provide warm, comfortable 

 compartments for the chicks. 



