REARING 



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not die, if left to themselves ; they will probably 

 take to the fences or trees to escape from such a 

 coop, but for this lack of care in their owner's part, 

 they will pay the penalty in poor growth, lack of 

 vigor and weakness, either at that time or later. 



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- , PORTABLE COOP AND RUN 



Coop, raised during day. Triangular latch holds top up. 



It is well to remember that chicks grow fast.Ey "jd 

 a coop that had been plenty large enough fcv. a 

 brood when young will soon become too small, and 

 overcrowding, and, in consequence, injury to health 

 and growth will result. More room' should be 

 given at once if overcrowding is noticed, either by 

 providing larger coops or dividing the broods. If 

 coops and brooders are cleaned frequently little 

 reason will be found to complain of that great pest, 

 lice, which otherwise might be the cause of weak- 

 ness and stunted growth. Not only is it important 

 that the coops be kept clean, but the ground in 

 their immediate vicinity should not be allowed to 

 become foul. 



It will be found best to give growing chicks as 



