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case the roosts and platform should be lowered 10 or 12 

 inches. A three-quarter inch hole is bored through the 

 ends of the runners. Bolts are placed through these holes and 

 a chain attached for moving the house. A team of horses 

 pulls the house. No curtains are used. The opening and 

 door are covered with 1-inch mesh wire. The dimensions 

 and bill of lumber and hardware follow: 



BILL OF MATERIALS FOR PORTABLE COLONY HOUSE, 

 8 FT. X 12 FT. 



Lumber 



2 3x6 14 feet long runners. 



2 4x4 8 feet long sills. 



5 2x4 8 feet long sills. 



14 2x3 5 feet long studs. 



4 2x3 7 feet long studs. 



2 2x3 8 feet long studs. 



3 2x3 12 feet long plates. 

 14 2x3 6 feet long rafters. 



8 2x3 12 feet long nest frames, etc. 



2 2x2 12 feet long roosts. 



3 2x2 3 feet long roost supports. 



175 board feet 8 inch ship lap for flooring and dropping 



boards. 

 125 board feet 6 inch roosting boards and slats for dropping 



boards. 



260 board feet 8 inch channel rustic siding No. 2. 

 1,250 shingles. 



4 1x4 corner boards, each 6 feet long. 



4 1x3 corner boards, each 6 feet long. 



5 1x3 door and door opening, each 12 feet long. 

 2 1x4 14 feet long cornice finish. 



4 1x4 6 feet long cornice finish. 

 1 1x3 14 feet long ridge board. 



1 1x4 14 feet long ridge board. 



5 1x4 16 feet long miscellaneous use. 



1 1x2 14 feet long stops for oil-can nests, 



