IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS 109 
lattice or woven wire fences, in addition to hav- 
ing strong mesh wire over all openings. A 
fence around the hutches should offer protec- 
tion against ordinary dogs, but you cannot be 
too careful about this. Most dogs that raid 
the rabbitries seem to be extraordinary dogs. 
I have had them pull inch boards off a rab- 
bitry held by six inch nails. I have had them 
tear off doors which were bolted downon hinges 
and strong locks. I have had them destroy 
as many as twenty-one rabbits in one evening, 
worth about two hundred and fifty dollars. 
They always appear at unexpected times, 
generally when you are away from home, and 
the fancier should not neglect to take every 
precaution to protect his herd and his invest- 
ment. No matter how much faith you may 
have in your hutches, put up a protecting 
fence. If you do not, you will some day, much 
to your regret. 
Keep your eye on the airedales and the big 
fellows. The little dogs can’t do any damage 
if your hutches are off the ground, as they 
should be. 
