POULTRY FIXTURES AND DEVICES 



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believed, however, that warm mashes have only 

 slight advantage over dry mashes, and as they are 

 more costly to feed on account of the labor involved 

 they are not very popular. 



Prowler traps are useful where there is danger 

 of foxes, minks, weasels, etc. There is a consider- 

 able variety of these, but only one is illustrated. 

 (See page 72.) The important thing to remem- 

 ber in setting such a trap is to avoid touching any 

 of the parts. If the trap can be set without the 

 poultryman coming near it, so much the better. 



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COLLAPSIBLE COOP 



Sides, back, top and front hinged. Held in coop form by- 

 two pegs in eyelets at left and right. Coop can be stored 

 flat under cover. 



since this will not arouse the suspicion of the would- 

 be thief, who might otherwise smell the human 

 hand or footprint. 



Coops for broodies are often used where artificial 

 incubation is practiced or where the poultryman 

 wishes to make hens recommence laying. A favorite 

 style is a coop with a slatted bottom and wire-netting 

 front raised well above the floor. The hen is placed 

 inside and feed and water are hung within reach. 

 (See page 32.) 



Knock-down Houses and Coops. — Several styles 



