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POULTRY BREEDING IN 



THE PATENT VERMIN ATTRACTION TRAP. 



Poultry and chickens in farm-yards are exposed to great 

 dangers from the number of vermin which are ever ready 

 to pounce upon them in their unprotected condition ; the 

 rat, weasel, marten, wildcat, and fox are equally de- 

 structive ; therefore a trap to secure these pests, irrespec- 

 tive of size, has long been felt a desideratum. 



Fig. 25. Patent Vermin Attraction Trap. 



From the above sketch it will be observed that the trap 

 consists of an oblong box, the end of which draws out, 

 and is provided with a looking-glass in the internal side, 

 which attracts the vermin on looking in. 



The entrance of the trap is formed of two spring doors 

 made of wire, which allow the vermin to enter with the 

 least pressure. These doors have sharp points where 

 they meet, which, although not felt by the vermin on 

 entering, will prevent it from withdrawing after having 

 once introduced its head. Near to the looking-glass a 

 bait is suspended, and a cage is also fixed with a chicken 

 to serve as a decoy. These traps are self-setting, simple, 

 inexpensive, fit for all sizes of vermin, and safe for the 

 house, farm-yard, or game preserve. 



