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PROFITABLE POULTRY PRODUCTION 



of stuff will build it, including carpenter and con- 

 crete work at $3 a day: 



1,000 feet ship lap for siding partitions and covers of roosts. 

 400 feet floorinj^ for floor and dropping boards. 

 385 feet common flooring or stieeting. 



4 pieces 2x6 inclies 16 feet oalt for sills. 

 34 pieces 2x4 inches 16 feet oalt for stringer and ties. 

 20 pieces 2x4 inches 10 feet nail ties and frame stuff. 

 2 windows 16 feet lights 14x16 inches scratching shed. 

 2 windows 4 lights 12x14 inches ends. 

 20 yards sheeting or burlap for curtains. 

 14 yards wire netting. 

 20 boxes for nests. 

 6 rollers with springs for curtains. 

 4 pair strap hinges. 

 3% squares of paper-lined iron roofing. , 

 Carpenter and concrete work. 



The estimated cost is $186.50, figuring lumber 

 at $2.50 per 100 feet, and roofing at $3.00 per 100 

 square feet. 



OPEN FRONT POULTRY HOUSE 



Fresh-air houses mean cheaper, construction, 

 more comfort, no ventilation to wotv about, 

 warmth in winter and coolness in summer, more 

 eggs, better chicks and better profits. They are 



FRESH AIR POULTRY HOUSE 



