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the lower part of the fence should be formed of 

 netting having a mesh smaller than two inches. 

 It is undoubtedly best to provide some shade for 

 the fowls. For this purpose fruit trees have given 



FIG. 52. 



FIG. 53. 

 Poultry houses and yards of C. H. Wyckoff, Groton, N. Y. 



entire satisfaction. Pium trees are especially recom- 

 mended for poultry yards. One of the greatest 

 difficulties experienced in raising plums is caused 

 by the attacks of the curculio. It has been found 

 by trial that plums grown within the poultry yard 



