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the fowls were not killed or in any way. injured by 

 this method of killing rats, the practice is always 

 accompanied with more or less danger, particu- 

 larly as it is necessary to place the poison near 

 places frequented by the fowls. 



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It is sometimes necessary to protect the yards 

 and runs from the depredations of these chicken 

 thieves. Crows sometimes become so bold that 

 they are serious pests in yards where little chickens 

 are given their liberty. Covering the yard with 

 wire netting is a perfect protection. If there are 

 bushes in the yard, under which the fowls may 

 hide, the depredations will be much lessened. 



