WATERING SYSTEMS 



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should be p;iven in these jians ever>- day or two vvlien the 

 weather eomhtioas permit. 



It is practieal economy to install a continuous flow system in 

 the plant just as soon as possible for it is certainly a labor 

 saver in every way. This system provides an ever fresh supply 

 of water and usually can he regulated co as to consume but 

 very little water. 



The v\-riter has prepared a drawing for a constant flow foun- 

 tain which I know \\ill give entire satisfaction if properly in- 

 stalled and one on which the first cost is the last. There are 



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no float valves to get out of order. It beats carrying water to 

 the pens and makes the work around the squab plant much 

 more pleasant, in short it does away with a certain amount 

 of drudgery and provides clean cool water for the birds to drink. 

 ^^■llere the ground on which the plant is located slopes, due. 

 allowance nuist be made to take care of the grade and the pen 

 containing Ihe last fountain on thi> (ncrflow line must be the 

 highest one so that the water will iiroperly drain back to the 

 sewer if necessary to drain the overflow \\-ater back in the 

 direction where the main supply starts. The water in the feed 



