CHAPTER XXIX. 



Poultry. 



Poultry are kept on most farms, but, as a rule, 

 receive indifferent treatment. Seldom have the 

 fowls a house to protect them from the storms and 

 cold weather, and they are allowed to roost out-of- 



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doors, on implements, fences, trees, etc., in all 

 kinds of weather. When a house is built for them 

 it is frequently quite unsuitable for their health 

 and comfort, so that the results are not satisfactory. 

 For plan of hen house, with modern con- 

 veniences, see 77/. 27 and end view (77/. 28), show- 

 ing position of nest, roost, and feed trough. This is 

 on the south side of the implement house, and 



Plan of Poultry 

 House. 



