142 A GENERAL OVERHAULING 



scrubbed with a strong disinfectant solution. A 

 coating of lice paint on the roosts is also advisable. 



After the houses have been thoroughly cleaned and 

 disinfected, put some clean, fresh litter on the floors. 

 Then let the hens back into their homes, sprinkle 

 some scratch feed into the litter, and watch the flock 

 enjoy their clean quarters. They will soon show 

 their appreciation of bright surroundings by increas- 

 ing the egg yield. 



The next to tackle are the pens or runs, and the 

 smaller they are the more thoroughly they should be 

 cleaned, raked, and scraped. A good spading will 

 make them fresh and sanitary. Also inspect the 

 fencing, which perhaps needs repairing. 



All the brooders and brood coops not in use should 

 be gathered up and put under shelter. A little fore- 

 thought in that direction will save much wear and 

 tear on these appliances. Before storing these 

 away, give them a good cleaning and disinfecting, 

 so that they will be in a sanitary condition when 

 they are brought out again for another season's 

 usage. 



A poultry raiser who has the proper interest in 

 his business takes delight in having everything about 

 the plant clean and sanitary. Those are the ones 

 who will, nine times out of ten, make a success of 

 the business. No one need expect good results 

 when the comfort of the fowls is neglected. Neglect 

 and carelessness are bound to spell failure to any 



