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placing the hen in a large, airy coop and giving the 

 young a free run, rather than to confine the young 

 and give the hen her freedom. In either case it is 

 advisable to restrict the run of the young for a few 

 days. It should not be omitted to move the coops 

 frequently, that the young may be brooded on fresh 

 ground. 



The first food should be soft and easily digestible. 

 Most turkey-raisers highly recommend hard-boiled 



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eggs chopped fine. This is a most excellent food, but 

 should be fed in moderation and in connection with 

 other soft foods. Stale bread dipped in milk and 

 allowed to drain until it becomes dry enough to 

 crumble is a most excellent first food. This may be 

 fed until the young are several days old. It should 

 be borne in mind that the bread, or any other food 



