FOUNTAINS AND WATER SUPPLY 



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whose sides do not flare at all, is fitted with a circular 

 piece of board that will loosely fit inside. In this 

 board are four or more small round openings, through 

 which the fowls can thrust their beaks, but not their 

 combs or wattles. As the water is consumed the board 

 falls, bringing the surface always within reach. 



Heated Fountains — Water from which the chill 

 has been warmed away is a stimulant to egg produc- 

 tion, just as it is to the milk flow when given to cattle. 

 The illustration shows a plan which has been used in a 



FIG 19: WINTER FOUNTAIN 



cold climate all last winter, keeping the water free 

 from ice during the severest weather. 



The one in Figure 19 holds about thirteen 

 gallons, but could be made to contain twice that 

 quantity if desired. It is a capital idea for both 

 summer and winter. Anyone can make the frame for 

 the fountain and any tinsmith can make a galvanized 

 tank after this pattern. The cost of the frame, includ- 

 ing end rods and braces, will not be over fifty cents, 

 while the tank will cost about fifteen cents per pound, 

 all made. In summer it should be kept out of doors, 



