POULTRY HOUSE 



satisfactory roof for the type of house shown in Fig. 2, as 

 it gives the best head room for the least cost, and reduces the 

 amount of surplus air space. 



In type of house shown in Fig. 3, the roosts, dropping 

 boards and nests are placed in the back of one end of the 

 house, separated from the other end by a tight partition. 

 Roosts should be hinged, and placed level. Nests can be 

 placed under dropping boards. In type of house shown in 

 Fig. 2, roosts, dropping boards and nests are placed in the 

 back of house, and protected during severe winter by a mus- 

 lin or duck curtain which drops from the roof to within about 

 one foot of the floor. 



Any durable lumber available can be used for the con- 

 struction of the house. The outside should be well sea- 

 soned to prevent excessive shrinking. Shiplap is very satis- 

 factory for floors and sides of houses, as it can be laid up 

 quickly and makes a tight floor or side. For floor joists and 

 studding 2 x zj/s can be used. For roof rafters, 2 x 4/s or 

 2 x 6's can be used, depending on the type of house. 



Painting adds both to appearance and service. Ready 

 mixed paints can be purchased. On new lumber a priming 

 coat, made of equal parts of paint and linseed oil, should be 

 used, and then covered by one or two coats of paint. White- 

 washing the interior of the house adds to its appearance, and 

 is a great assistance in keeping the house clean and fresh. 

 An excellent whitewash disinfectant can be made as follows: 



Mix: i peck unslacked lime, 



2 Ibs. common coarse salt, 

 i gal. crude carbolic acid dilute to 

 40 gals, with water. 



Equipment. An important feature of the poultry busi- 

 ness, sometimes overlooked, is the equipment of the houses. 

 Proper equipment makes daily work much easier, especially 

 in tending a large flock. A fair outfit of tools is very essen- 

 tial. The total cost of such an outfit is not very much, and 

 its value can hardly be estimated. All equipment should be 

 simple. Portable equipment is the best, as it and the space 

 occupied can be more easily kept clean. The principal equip- 



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