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medium-sized flocks; the other fences more extended 

 areas for large flocks or masses. It is undoubtedly 

 best for each beginner to learn what he can of the 

 experience of others and then to select the plan that 

 best meets his own, requirements. 



Undoubtedly there is no best method of con- 

 structing yards or runs for fowls. What may answer 

 the purpose admirably for one would be quite 

 unsuited to the conditions of another. The yards 

 should be so constructed that they best meet the 

 natural as well as the artificial conditions under 

 which the fowls are to be kept. Figs. 52 and 53 

 illustrate a way of constructing poultry houses 

 and adjoining yards for moderate -sized flocks. 

 This system has been used satisfactorily by success- 

 ful poultrymen on comparatively level land. It 

 is particularly advantageous when small yards 

 are to be used that will require thorough culti- 

 vation. Whatever may be the form or size of the 

 yard, it should be borne in mind that the first 

 requisite is cleanliness, that part of the yard nearest 

 the poultry house undoubtedly requiring frequent 

 cultivation. The ideal condition is to have one 

 part of the yard in permanent grass and another 

 part well cultivated. If a rocky or rough piece of 

 land, more or less woody, is near at hand, there is 

 no reason why this may not profitably form a part 

 of the poultry run or yard. Poultry yards accom- 

 modating fifty hens should inclose about sixteen 



