Straw Lining Useful. 47 



future trouble, and the hardiness of the birds, will more than 

 compensate for this deficiency. In very severe weather the 

 houses may be lined out with straw, but this is only needed 

 where the walls are thin, and it will be found that good sub- 

 stantial food and free range, will do more real good than any 

 artificial heat, however carefully applied. 



