30 rOULTRY APPLIANCES AND HANDICRAFT 



special reference to needs of poultry and can be set to 

 cut very short. In summer the lawn mower affords a 

 convenient supply of short, tender grass for chicks and 

 older fowls in yards. The surplus should be kept for 

 winter use. 



FIG 38 : FODDER CUTTER 



To Balance a Small Mill — Attach a small crank 

 mill such as is used for grinding coffee and grain for 

 household use to the balance wdieel of a corn sheller, 

 fodder cutter or similar weighty machine, simply tying 

 the handle of the mill to a spoke of the large wheel. 

 The mill, if not already secure, should be bolted to the 

 wall at the right bight for the power. A mill geared 



