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BULLETIN No. 215. 



There are several good types of wall nests, some of which are 

 darkened and others that are not. Figure 11 shows two dif- 

 ferent types which may be used successfully. 



A nest for a Leghorn or other small hen should be 12 inches 

 square; for the larger varieties, 14 inches square. The nest 

 should give at least 12 inches head room and be about 14 inches 

 high. They should be kept clean and well bedded with fine 



Figure 12. Double doors arc needed when 

 it is desired to have a screen door. The 

 inside door should be of glass and 

 shorter than the other so it will swing 

 over the litter. 



Figure 13. A stand like the above with 

 water pan insures clean water for the 

 fowls. 



nesting material, such as straw or hay. Shavings, excelsior, 

 etc., are not satisfactory as a rule, for they may stain the eggs. 

 Coarse straw and other harsh substances do not make satis- 

 factory nesting material. A hen likes a pliable, soft substance 

 in the nest. 



Watering Devices. A convenient place should be provided 

 for water. It is best to construct a small stand about 1 foot 

 above the floor and place the water dish on this. This stand can 

 be constructed in the partition so that the hens in two pens 

 drink from one dish. It is, however, usually better to give each 

 pen a separate drinking dish. The water stand should be placed 

 where it is light, and also where it is convenient to empty the 



