CONTENTS 



CHAPTER I 



PAGE 



The origin of the farm What was reared the first sum- 

 mer Cost and profit The accident that established 

 pet stock Considering the pros and cons of a country 

 life Suggestions for finding the home Things 

 which must be bought before leaving the city . * 1 



CHAPTER H 

 OCTOBER 



Putting the out-buildings in order Renovating the poul- 

 try-house Whitewash Roosting frame Nest 

 boxes Space required by hens Quarantine coops 



Barrels as grain bins Mixing grains Feeding 



Drinking tubs The cow Points for buying 

 Learning to milk ........ 16 



CHAPTER HI 

 NOVEMBER 



Imperial Pekin ducks Dry-goods case as a coop Gath- 

 ering the eggs Ponds not necessary Feed for 

 laying ducks Pigeons How to house, mate, feed, 

 and general care Homers the best breed for squab 

 raising Scratching material and nuts for poultry 

 V 



