POULTRY FIXTURES 



so frequent filling or so much attention with regard 

 to cleanliness, because it is next to impossible for 

 the fowls to foul the water if the fountains are 

 properly arranged and located, and they also pre- 

 vent fowls from becoming wet and soiling their 

 plumage, or little chicks from drowning. They 

 come in various designs, shapes and sizes; we illus- 

 trate several patterns that have given us excellent 

 service here on the Buff Rock Farm, but there are 

 many other good ones. 



The one-quart size is the best to start little chicks 

 with, and then the size may be increased as the 

 chicks grow and require more and more water. 

 The one-gallon size will need filling but once a day 

 for fifteen or twenty fowls, and that or a larger 

 size saves labor when used for adult fowls or large 

 young stock. 



There are also on the market now several styles 

 of fountains which allow the use of a lamp 

 under them during cold weather, and thus the 

 water may be prevented from freezing and 

 will be comfortable to the fowls all day long. 

 This is an especial advantage to the man whose 

 business or other duties keeps him away from his 

 fowls except of mornings and evenings. Those 

 who are in the market for something of this kind 

 should visit or correspond with a poultry supply 

 house. 



In addition to the foregoing specially mentioned 

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