POULTRY FIXTURES 



to prevent the droppings being scattered by the 

 fowls. 



The height of the droppings boards from the 

 floor depends largely upon whether or not the nests 

 are located under them. At any rate they should 

 not be more than two feet above the floor; this 

 makes them easier to sweep off, and the attendant 

 is compelled to breathe less dust and impure air. 

 The perches may be from eight to fifteen inches 

 above the droppings platform ; a foot makes a nice 

 height. 



Where house room is plentiful, the author 

 would recommend the use of separate and simple 

 Hennery roosts and nests, as these are not only 

 Outfits cheaper than the more complicated 



" Hennery Outfits," but are more easily kept 

 clean and free from vermin. However, where 

 house room is limited, the Hennery Outfits, which 

 we illustrate in this connection, may be used to 

 excellent advantage, as they are compact and con- 

 venient and occupy little or no floor space when 

 set on legs as in the illustrations. 



Both of the fixtures illustrated were factory- 

 made. Such fixtues are usually more workman- 

 like and cost little more than it does for one to 

 make them himself. The illustrations show the 

 fixtures attached to the rear wall of the poultry 

 house, but I prefer to have them clear of the wall 

 by at least a few inches if possible; this is on ac- 



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