A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



wash, and give the brooder a coat on the in- 

 side. When dry, fit a piece of carpet or felt 

 all over the floor of the sleeping compart- 

 ment, and make a slip cover of cotton flannel 

 to go over the hover and floor, fastening it 

 down with large drawing-pins in each corner. 

 Have two of these slip covers to each brooder, 

 and change at least three times a week, 

 having them washed and boiled each time 

 they are removed. 



The outside or feeding room is best car- 

 peted with cut hay. We keep the sweepings 

 of the hay-loft for this, as it is fine, and keeps 

 the small chickens busy scratching for food 

 and seeds. 



If a fountain is to be used, stand it on a 

 piece of wood to keep it out of the dust, of 

 course being sure that the chickens can reach 

 it. If you have no fountain, fasten a small 

 cup to the side of the brooder; but do not 

 think that a cup or dish on the floor is easier 

 and just as good, because half an hour after 

 it has been put in you will find it minus water, 



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