THE HUTCHES "1 
your hutches ornamental, is to cover the old 
lumber with shingles and stain them to con- 
form to the surroundings. 
But whatever the style of your hutch or the 
purpose for which it is intended, keep these 
facts in mind: 
In the first place,.it must be comfortable. 
That means that it is of the proper size, that it 
is as nearly air-tight as it is possible to make a 
hutch. 
In the second place, it must conform to the 
laws of sanitation. It must be easily cleaned 
and kept clean. There is nothing so costly asa 
hutch that cannot be cleaned and disinfected 
promptly and properly at regular intervals. 
In the third place, it must be free from 
dampness and draughts. Damp hutches are 
the forerunners of the dreaded “‘snuffles” and 
other kindred deadly rabbit diseases. Practise 
the ounce of prevention and you will never 
need “cures.” 
This brings us to a consideration of whether 
or not the solid floor in the hutch is the best 
