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along one side of the room. The chickens 

 in all stages of growth looked most healthy, 

 and are hatched all the year round. 



u In the same building we were shown a 

 4 Gaveuse ' or fattening machine with an 

 automatic action and gauge indicator for 

 rations ; by this arrangement the exact 

 quantity of food can be regulated, and no 

 undue pressure exerted to fill the bird's 

 crop. This Gaveuse has the recommenda- 

 tion of appearing more humane than the 

 ordinary cramming machines." 



But to return to the Housing Question. Houses and 



Tr -, . , , appliances 



It the embryo poultry keeper wishes to spend 

 some of her capital on appliances and start 

 with an "up to date ' appearance, then I 

 would advise her to do, what my friend did, 

 write to a few of the best known appliance 

 makers for illustrated price lists, remember- 

 ing to ask for discount for ready money, or 

 for any other financial arrangement that the 

 firms may make. (Some of course are so 

 well established that they can enforce their 



