PHEASANT REARING (PART IV) 



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As nesting boxes in the open may be fixed in the 

 same spot for several years, it is a great saving of 

 labour to give the hens runs in which they can dust 

 and feed, and to which they can resort without any 



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FIG. 13. NESTIXG BOXES WITH COVKRED Rtrxs. 



Ground plan of three boxes, with their separate runs for the hens to exercise 

 ami fee- 1 in ; size of runs, each 5 ft. 6 in. square by 2 ft. high, formed of 1-iu. 

 rnesli wire netting. 



FIG. 14. NESTING Box, WITH LID OPEN, THROUGH WHICH THE HEX 



IS PLACED OX THE EGGS, OR REMOVED. 



B is the handle attached to the front, which latter slides up and down, so as to close 

 the hen in with the eggs at night, or shut her into the run if desired by day. 



supervision when they choose to leave their eggs for 

 a rest during the day. 



These runs would, however, be too expensive if 

 fitted independently to each nesting box. 



They should be constructed in line, side by side, 



