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tions to the cement floor are that they are very hard, cold, 

 and quite likely to be damp. A liberal use of litter on the 

 floor will overcome the first two objections. If placed on well- 



Note— 



Roosts and Droppinq board can 

 be removed separately 



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Roosts »* Dropfing Board 



Fig. 2 74. Detail of roosts and dropping board. 



drained soil or on a porous foundation of cinders or gravel the 

 floors ought not to give any trouble from dampness. Light 

 sidewalk construction makes a satisfactory floor. 



Roofs. The roofs of poultry houses are made in various 

 shapes, the principal object sought with any style is to secure 

 plenty of windows with the least material. Although gable 



pen.i^ 2-A'x l'-£' 

 Die VV.ndow 

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Perspective: ^ Framing 



Fig. 275. The frame of the house of Figs. 271 to 274. 



