TURKEYS ON THE FARM, 299 
place, and the cords are not tied too tightly, they may 
be worn twelve months without injury to the turkey. 
By this method the birds may be confined to one field as 
easily as sheep. This is better and surer than clipping 
one wing. The only objection to it is that turkeys thus 
hampered are almost at the mercy of dogs. When the 
board is first adjusted, the turkeys try to free themselves, 
but they usually accept the situation in less than an hour, 
and do not seem to mind them afterward. The strings 
are usually tied on the top of the board. In fastening 
FIG. 117. COOP FOR BROODING TURKEY, WHILE THE CHICKS ARE AT 
LIBERTY. 
the common style of board, the string is passed down 
from one hole in front of the wing, close to the body, 
and around under the wing and up through the other 
hole, and is tied on top of the board. An ordinary 
shingle is strong enough for most hens, but large gob- 
blers require something stronger, and light barrel staves 
are often used; a three-eighths-inch auger hole is then 
necessary, but usually a gimlet is sufficient. 
The young chicks must have green food. If they 
cannot obtain plenty of grass, give chopped lettuce, dan- 
