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PRODUCTIVE FARMING 



Fig. 198. — Open-front colony house for poultry, ready for a muslin screen in 

 large window. Through the window may be seen the roosts, platform, and nests. 

 Hens enter nests from the dark side at back. The hinged board allows the easy 

 removal of eggs. < 



ROOSTS 

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Fig. 199. — Sectional view of shed-roof poultry house, shown in Fig. 198, having a 

 muslin curtain in front instead of glass. 



