142 Farm Poultry 



buildings a short distance. The houses are usually 

 constructed on rude and inexpensive runners, 

 and are moved from place to place by means of 

 horses. Small, light houses, that are used chiefly 

 for shelters and roosting places, can be moved 

 readily short distances by one or two horses if 

 suitable provision be made for such moving when 

 the houses are constructed. Many poultrymen 

 prefer this method, that they may avoid cultivating 

 the yards and yet secure fresh, clean runs for their 

 fowls. 



