158 EGGS AND POULTRY 
the eggs were very poor. Later, when they 
were put outside on the ground, the eggs 
were better and the change had especial effect 
upon the roosters. The 6x6 foot colony 
houses would make ideal pens for breeding 
flocks. 
HOW TO GET RID OF RATS 
One of the worst enemies of the poultry- 
man is the rat. Rats will do considerable 
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Raising a Colony Coop off the ground to prevent rats 
nesting under same. 
damage among a flock of young chickens, 
and should be got rid of as soon as their 
presence is known. It is a difficult matter to 
catch a rat, especially when the rodent has 
his home among the chicken houses. Traps 
and poison that might otherwise be used, 
