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MRS. BASLEY'S WESTERN POULTRY BOOK 



in all kinds of weather. It occupies a ground space of 3 x 12 feet, 

 front elevation 5^4 feet, rear 4^ feet. It can be completely closed 

 during storms or opened to sun and air. For convenience in tak- 

 ing apart for moving, it is built in sections. Canvas forms the 

 outside covering for the coop. This coop might be suitable for 

 those with limited space. 



Closed 



Open 



A. T. Badger's 20th Century Coop 



In conclusion, to quote Mr. Harker, "If every poultry keeper 

 on the Pacific Coast would make his roosting houses absolutely 

 draught proof on three sides, yet leaving the front entirely open 

 so that the fowls have an abundance of pure air, yet not to be 

 exposed to a draught, the manufacturers of roup remedies would 

 have to go out of business, for this disease would then be com- 

 paratively unknown from Seattle to San Diego." 



Arlington Egg Ranch Continuous House and Scratching Shed 



