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equally satisfactory under similar conditions. While 

 a few fowls may be given the run of the farm with- 

 out causing very much annoyance, large flocks 

 would be objectionable for many reasons. 



Each individual must decide for himself whether 

 he will permit his fowls to have the run of the farm, 

 or whether he will confine them in pens or yards. 

 Generally speaking, it is far better to confine the 



Fia. 51. Poultry house and yard. 

 Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station. 



fowls within suitable inclosures. The owner then 

 has control of the conditions and is more nearly 

 master of the situation than it is possible for him 

 to be when his fowls are given full liberty. Those 

 who provide yards or runs for the fowls do not all 

 agree as to the best method. There are two sys- 

 tems in use, each possessing its own advantages, 

 and each having warm adherents. One system or 

 plan provides comparatively small areas for small- or 



