BROODING 



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Some are made to be placed inside a building, while some 

 are built so that they can be used outside. There are heated 

 brooders which are heated by means of oil, coal, gas, or elec- 

 tricity, in much the same manner as an incubator, and fire- 

 less brooders which are dependent upon the body heat of 



Fig. 50. — Brooding coop. 



the chicks. There are brooder stoves made which will heat 

 an entire room. 



Of course, natural brooding has some advantages over 

 artificial brooding. A hen will take care of the chicks while 

 the owner is away — will fight enemies such as hawks and 



