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tempted to make use of an old barrel, turned on 

 its side and partially filled with straw, if it is 

 hidden under a clump of shi-ubbery or a brush 

 heap. Every effort should be made to have the 

 nest near the farmhouse, so that a watch may 

 be kept on the hen and little turkeys when 

 hatched, as they are very delicate at that time. 

 For the first five or six weeks they must be kept 

 out of the tall grass if it is wet, as they are 

 very apt to become chilled and die. Some 

 breeders make a practice of confining the mother 

 turkey in a coop and allowing the little ones 

 their liberty. Others keep the little ones in 

 small yards about 6 by 12 feet, with a shelter 

 for them to run under in case of rain, and allow 

 the mother her freedom. The yards are made 

 by using one-foot boards set on edge and sup- 

 ported by stakes driven Into the ground. The 

 writer prefers the latter way. The yards 

 should, however, be moved to a fresh spot every 

 other day. 



For the first few days hard-boiled eggs and 

 stale bread dipped in milk, and allowed to dry 

 enough to crumble, makes an excellent diet. 

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