Materials of House. 37 



CHAPTEE. V. 



THE ERECTION OF POULTRY HOUSES. 



Material to be Used— Tenant's Fixtures — Too Large Houses Objectionable — 

 Foundation— Saving of Timber — Frame Work — Windows and Doors — 

 Ventilation — Floors — Artificial HeatiDg. 



Before the question of building can be entirely settled 

 there is a matter requiring to be entered upon, which will 

 probably have very much to do with the material of which 

 the house will be built. There can be no question that for 

 comfort and durability, a brick or stone house is best both 

 for birds and owner, as it is much warmer, less liable to 

 draughts, and more lasting than a wooden one. If the 

 land be the property of the intending poultry keeper, or if 

 the lease is sufficiently long to warrant a permanent erection, 

 then we should certainly advise such being built ; but if 

 there is any uncertainty as to the length of time during 

 which the ground can be retained, then it will be better to 

 put up a wooden one, which is removable, whereas a brick 

 or stone erection becomes the landlord's property if the 

 tenant leaves. Of course the rule we have laid down can 

 be varied according to circumstances, as there are districts 

 where timber is comparatively scarce and dear, and where 

 bricks or stone are comparatively cheap, and vice versa. 

 But as a rule wood is the cheapest material, and as it is 



