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apparatus as the best equipped playground for human 

 " kids." In 'freedom and exercise hes, to a great meas- 

 ure, the secret of raising lusty, vigorous kids. Sugges- 

 tions for apparatus are found in Chapter XVII. 



When they are old enough to have outgrown their 

 boxes, the same care must be taken to protect their pen 



Fio, 42. — Big for }iis age. Three week old. (Courtesy Arthur Wights 

 Santa Cruz. Calii.) 



from cold, draft, or dampness. A board floor, sloped 

 for drainage, a layer of sawdust or shavings on the floor, 

 and straw bedding above that makes tlie warmest and 

 safest pen. All litter must be removed dailt/, the board 

 floor must be allowed to dry, and be covered again with 

 fresh, dry sawdust and straw. 



Kids that are handled and fed thus will reward vou 



