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Farm Poultry 



BROODERS 



Brooders require constant care to keep them 

 clean and to see that no part becomes wet, which 

 will frequently happen if water-dishes are placed 

 within the machine. Cleanliness must be insisted 

 on. The temperature at which the brooder should 



FIG. 81. A home-made outdoor dry-feed hopper. 



be kept will depend largely upon the age of the 

 chickens. It should be warm enough so that the 

 chickens will not huddle together to keep warm, 

 and, of course, should be cool enough for the greatest 

 comfort. Bowel disorders are frequently caused by 

 exposure and improper brooder temperatures. The 

 person who makes his chickens the most comfortable 

 will probably succeed best with the brooder. 



