FOODS AND FEEDING 
to the hot water in order to prevent or kill disease 
germs. 
For old fowls it is desirable to have the ves- 
sel up off the floor a little distance, as otherwise 
they will scratch and throw considerable dirt and 
litter into the water and soon foul it. In this con- 
nection regular wall drinking fountains may be 
used, as illustrated in Chapter Five, or if the other 
kind is used, they may be set a few inches above the 
ground on little shelves or boxes. A cheese box, 
split in halves around the sides, is a cheap and efh- 
cient means of accomplishing the desired end. 
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