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likely to be neglected, particularly during the 

 busiest seasons of the year. A brooder should be so 

 constructed that it may be swept clean, preferably 

 with an ordinary broom. The floor should be kept 



Fia. 73. An out-of-door brooder 



littered, so that all the manure may be readily 

 swept out. As filth and dampness are two great 

 causes of failure with the amateur poultryman, it 

 is of the greatest importance that poultry houses 

 and brooders be kept as clean as possible. 



(3) The air in a brooder will become foul if 

 not changed frequently. Usually, when sufficient 

 heat is supplied to give proper temperature, venti- 

 lation is also secured; but occasionally the source 

 of heat is barely sufficient to maintain the required 

 temperature with the least possible ventilation. 

 Then, in order to keep the chickens warm, ventila- 

 tion must be cut off. Pure air should be supplied at 

 all times. It should be remembered that little chick- 



