FOODS AND FEEDING 



to the hot water in order to prevent or kill disease 

 germs. 



For old fowls it is desirable to have the ves- 

 sel up off the floor a little distance, as otherwise 

 they will scratch and throw considerable dirt and 

 litter into the water and soon foul it. In this con- 

 nection regular wall drinking fountains may be 

 used, as illustrated in Chapter Five, or if the other 

 kind is used, they may be set a few inches above the 

 ground on little shelves or boxes. A cheese box, 

 split in halves around the sides, is a cheap and effi- 

 cient means of accomplishing the desired end. 



