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The capillary moisture must be stopped. A six- or ei;j,ht-iiK'li 

 course of coarse-cnished rock or holKjw huildiiiy tile laid ilat, 

 should he the floor's foundation. 0\er this may he ]jla<;td 

 a layer of gravel and finally the finishing coat, which should 

 be smooth to insure easy cleaning. It is an adilitional safe- 

 guard against moisture with both dirt and c'onci'etc floors to 

 make the floor level six inches abo\c the le\el of the ground 

 outside. 



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What seems to be proving a very satisfactory floor is made 

 by laying hollow clay building blocks on their flat side in a bed 

 of well-settled gravel and plastering the whole with cement 

 pla.ster. This floor is durable, rat-proof, and dry. It has the 

 advantage of an air space below it, the same as docs the 

 board floor. 



Windows. — It is necessary to have windows in a chicken- 

 house for both light and ventilation. The window intended 

 primarily to furnish light is of glass. The window for furnish- 

 ing fresh air is only protected by a light cloth curtain, 1 

 open slats, or in some cases not at all. 



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