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The Location. 



A light sandy soil with a southern exposure well 

 sheltered from the north and west is generally selected 

 for poultry, but the most important condition is a 

 dry soil and quick surface drainage. Very steep hilly 

 land should be avoided, as in heavy showers the soil is 

 often badly washed and houses and yards much in- 

 jured. Stony land and land covered with brush may be 

 used as ranges, but if fruit trees are to be planted the 



FIG. 82 Poultry in the Raspberry Patch. 



brush must be first destroyed by digging out or fre- 

 quent cutting and close feeding by the fowls. Fruit 

 planted in poultry yards must be adapted to the soil 

 occupied. Thus, peaches must be planted on rather 

 light soil well elevated, with somewhat of a northern 

 or western exposure. Plums may be grown under 

 similar conditions, doing well on a heavier soil if in full 

 exposure to sunlight and air. The apple and pear suc- 

 ceed upon any good grass land, but it must be well 

 underdrained, while the quince will grow in a very moist 

 soil or one like that suited to the apple and pear. Rasp- 



