22 MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 



is a passage wide and high enough between the posts for a load 

 of hiiy, which is taken from the wagon by horse power. This 

 shed cost about one hundred dollars, and I would not be with- 

 out it for twice the amount. In the first division ot the build- 

 ing, at the east end, I have my scales, upon which all produce 

 is weighed before sent to market. 



POULTRY. 



I have the light Brahmas and buff Cochins. There may 

 be better fowls, but these are good layers, having large bodies. 

 I have a plan of a hen house, which I claim as original, and 

 take pleasure in giving a drawing of the same for the readers 

 of The Model Farms. Figure 3 represents the building. 



Nest pockets are attached upon the outside, under tight- 

 fitting weather strips, by hooks to the wall. These pockets 

 can be easily removed and cleaned. One hen can not interfere 

 with another, either in laying or incubating. 



