CARE OF CHICKS—COOPS FOR THEM. 5% 
BOX CHICKEN-COOP, 
An ordinary dry-goods box may be used for a chicken- - 
coop. ‘To the openend a frame or lath is fastened, thus 
making a run or yard for the chickens when the box 
is placed upon the ground, as shown in figure 38. 
The box furnishes a comfortable place for the hen and 
chickens during stormy weather, an escape from the hot 
sun, etc. When not in use the lath frame can be taken 
from the box, its three sides and ends separated, and 
stored away for use another season. 
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BARREL CHICKEN-COOPS. 
Any old barrel that would otherwise be thrown away 
may be put to good use in making a comfortable place 
for a hen and chickens. Brace the barrel on the two 
sides with bricks or stones to keep it from rolling; raise 
