A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



offered for sale because of persistent disease 

 infection which it is very difficult to eliminate, 

 or because of some fundamental difficulty, such 

 as poor soil drainage. 



"In the construction of buildings," continues 

 this experienced poultryman, "sufficient hous- 

 ing should be provided to prevent overcrowding 

 and the difficulties that come in the train of 

 that condition. About three square feet of 

 floor space per bird is required for the lighter 

 breeds such as Leghorns, and four to five 

 square feet per bird for the heavier breeds. 

 For the one-man plant, the recommendation 

 is for a maximum of about 1,500 birds. This 

 would require from 4,5 to 5,250 square feet 

 of floor space suitably arranged for the lighter 

 breeds of the Leghorn type. For the young 

 stock to be used as replacements, seven to ten 

 brooder houses, 10 by 12 feet in size, would be 

 required and about the same number of range 

 shelters, usually 6 by 8 feet, for the purpose of 

 sheltering growing young stock from hot sun 

 and heavy rains when they are out on range." 



Probable Net Income. Many persons who 

 have started in the poultry business have been 

 misled as to the amount of net income they will 

 be likely to receive from a one-man plant. It 

 is pretty well established that in normal times 

 a net income of from $1,500 to $2,500 annually 



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