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holes bored through it. Make the cover a little smaller 

 than the box, so it will go easily inside. Fill box half 

 full of water and allow board to float on top. The 

 board will support the weight of the chick and the 

 water will rise about half way through the holes. 

 Using this, the chicks will not get wet. 





FIG 29 : OYSTER-CAN FOUNTAIN 



A similar effect is secured in a very simpie way 

 in Figure 29. Take an oyster can and cut an opening 

 on one side, as illustrated. It cannot be turned over, 

 and water will not spill out when carrying it. When 



FIG 30: BOX FOR WATER DISH 



full it will hold enough water for about fifteen chicks 

 one day. It will cost but little, as it can be made of any 



