POULTRY QUARTERS 6j 



west and north walls are tight. The eaves are 

 about 4 feet from the ground and the peak slightly 

 over 7 feet. The approximate cost of material for 

 this house is $20. It will include the items given 

 below. Prices, of course, will vary with locality. 



300 sq. ft. hemlock boardinir No. 1 at $22 per M S6 60 



40 running ft. 2x4 joist, 157 running ft. 2x3 joist 105 ft. 



at $28 per M 2 94 



One window, 7x9 95 



Window frame for same . . . .70 



IVi thousand ?3 grade shingles to be laid 5 in. for roof. . 3.75 

 ly. thousand $2.50 grade shingles laid 6 in. for sides. . . . 3.75 



Total $18.69 



Extras 1.31 



KNOCK DOWN COLONY HOUSE 



A considerable saving of lumber can be made by 

 using knock-down poultry coops and colony houses. 

 These may be made of any convenient size. In 

 construction two runners with notches near their 



INSIDE OF FRONT BACK 



FRONT AND BACK OF COOP 



ends are laid down and two crosspieces, also 

 notched, are screwed, or preferably bolted, to them. 

 The runners are provided so the house may be 

 hauled from place to place. The crosspieces are to 



