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Mo. State Poultry Exp. 



FIG. 249. A model poultry house, the result of years of experimentation and 

 study at the Missouri State Poultry Experiment Station. 



much less in caring for one large flock than in caring 

 for several small flocks. 



Wherever possible, poultry houses are built facing the Houses 

 south, with a part of the front closed only with screen wire 

 so as to give sun and air free access (Figs. 249 and 250, 

 and Exp. 3). A cloth curtain is so arranged that it can 

 be let down to close the front more securely in stormy 

 weather. Poultrymen have learned that fowls, like 

 people, are more vigorous and healthy if given plenty 

 of fresh air and sunshine. In very cold climates a roost- Warmth 

 ing closet is provided inside the chicken house, so that 

 the fowls may be warmer at night. This closet is shut 

 off only with a cloth door, so that plenty of air will enter. 



A style of coop that will accommodate comfortably Doubling 

 a larger number of chickens than would otherwise be 

 possible on a small space is built with two floors connected 



Air and 

 sunshine 



