POULTRY FIXTURES 
to prevent the droppings being scattered by the 
fowls. 
The height of the droppings boards from the 
floor depends largely upon whether or not the nests 
are located under them. At any rate they should 
not be more than two feet above the floor; this 
makes them easier to sweep off, and the attendant 
is compelled to breathe less dust and impure air. 
The perches may be from eight to fifteen inches 
above the droppings platform; a foot makes a nice 
height. 
Where house room is plentiful, the author 
would recommend the use of separate and simple 
Hennery roosts and nests, as these are not only 
Outfits cheaper than the more complicated 
“Hennery Outfits,’ but are more easily kept 
clean and free from vermin. However, where 
house room is limited, the Hennery Outfits, which 
we illustrate in this connection, may be used to 
excellent advantage, as they are compact and con- 
venient and occupy little or no floor space when 
set on legs as in the illustrations. 
Both of the fixtures illustrated were factory- 
made. Such fixtues are usually more workman- 
like and cost little more than it does for one to 
make them himself. The illustrations show the 
fixtures attached to the rear wall of the poultry 
house, but I prefer to have them clear of the wall 
by at least a few inches if possible; this is on ac- 
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