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AN EGG FARM. 



and Fig. 76 is a transverse section of the same. Com- 

 pare Fig. 72 with Fig. 76. Both cuts represent a tilt 

 box turning on the axle 4, although the position is 

 reversed in one cut, and both show the location of the 

 octagonal feed cylinder overhead. Figures 71 and 76 

 show the essential features of the method of calling the 



F1C. 66. CHICKS RESPONDING TO FOOD SIGNAL. 



birds out of the way and keeping them away until the 

 tilting operation is finished. The size and preparation 

 of the various parts will be modified according to the 

 dimensions of your fowl house, in case of laying stock, 

 or the size and shape of your brooders, in case of winter 

 chicks. 



In Fig. 71 are given a tilting box and a stationary 



