238 POULTRY PRODUCTION 



is required for snappy, vigorous stock than fcir birds of less 

 vitality. The temperature should in all cases be reduced as 

 rapidly, as the chicks grow older, as is compatible with their 

 comfort, and artificial heat taken away altogether as soon 

 as they are well feathered out. 



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Cross section 



]M;iii of (■o]l,n^■ liror-drr lirniso. (( 'ciiilrsy of Miss'iiiii Alo iculturnl 



l'"\l>iTiliiflil Si ;ili()li ) 



\Yhile it is exceedingly desirable to get the chicks on a 

 self-sustaining basis with rci^aril lo the mnintcnance of body 

 tcmjieratnre, it is always best to err on tlie side of too much 

 iieat tiian too little. This is particularl}' true in cold weather, 

 when a high hover temperature is necessary to warm chicks 

 up quickly when they get cold. It does not hurt chicks to 



