DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



wetting. Where the joints hare to be connected in the frames, the material calls 

 for lumber of even width, also tending to keep the muslin firm and straight. Burlap 

 may be used in the place of muslin, but it does not allow light to enter the brooder 

 uld white material. 



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Cut 4. Floor-plan of brooder. 



A few measurements would, perhaps, make the above a little more clear, as 

 follow? : 



The height with the cover up is 4' 4" 



The height of the back is 2' 1" 



The width of the floor is i 1 ' 10" 



:th of run i." 1" 



Length all over 3' 1"" 



Length of end 2' '," x 1' 11" 



Canvas top frame 3' 7 l ^ " x _ 



Canvas front frame 3' 6" x 1' 11" 



Canvas end frame I - x 1' 11" 



Pieces of wood about S or 8% inches are used for elevating the floor of brooder 

 from the floor of the house. Use inch stuff for cleats. Where tongue and groove 

 lumber or shiplap cannot be used, we would recommend breaking the joints. 



