Drinking-fountains and Dust-boxes 133 



If desired, the cover may be so constructed that 

 it will be on an incline to prevent fowls from perch- 

 ing on it. 



There are various forms of drinking-fountains 

 on the market that are kept in stock by poultry- 

 supply houses. Selection may be made from these, 

 or fountains may be made from special designs, 



FIG. 49. A protected water basin. 



but whatever arrangement is made for furnishing 

 water for the fowls, it should comply with these 

 conditions: (1) The drinking-pan must be so con- 

 structed that it may be easily and thoroughly 

 cleansed; (2) fowls should have access to pure 

 water at all times. 



Dust-boxes. It is not only desirable, but neces- 

 sary, to provide dust-boxes for the fowls if they 

 are to be kept reasonably free from body-lice. 

 This is particularly true during the winter months. 



