38 PROFITS IN POULTRY. 
the first cut, the pieces cut out, leaving a hole large 
enough for the convenience of the hen. Barrels thus 
arranged are placed in quiet corners, where hens love to 
seclude themselves, and straw or other material is sup- 
plied for the nest. 
“WIRE NEST. 
Figure 22 is an illustration of a good nest, which may 
be kept free from vermin. Itis made of wire, or a simi- 
lar one may be woven of willows or splints by any in- 
genious boy. A round piece of wood is fastened to the 
front for the hen to alight upon, iron or wire hooks are 
fastened to it, by which it may be hung upon nails driven 
in the wall, and a piece of shingle planed smooth is fast- 
ened to the front, “yon which the date when the hen 
