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to a small, lath covered pen, until they have learned the 

 way, and afterward allowed to range where they choose, 

 the mother hen being confined as before. No hen can 

 ever be allowed to run at large with her brood, beneficial 

 as the freedom is to her and her younglings, for, under 



FIG. 43. SHELTEK FOR CHICKENS. 



this system, the practice and regularity cannot be secured 

 at all times and in all changes of weather, which are 

 essential in managing a large plant. 



Shade is very essential in summer, for both fowls and 

 chicks, especially for the latter, and is provided by prop- 

 ping on stakes some of the earth platforms, otherwise 

 idle, as shown at A, Fig. 43. The basement parts of 



