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in this manner, place a layer of good heavy paper be- 

 tween the wall and siding. The roof is also an im- 

 portant part. It should be at least from 4 to 5 feet 

 above the top of the upper row of hutches. The in- 

 side can be made of matched lumber, next a layer of 

 felt or roof paper, then a good metallic roof on the 

 outside. It is necessary to make the roof in this man- 

 ner, for in a rabbitry with a poor roof, in cold weather, 

 the frost will hang from all parts of the ceiling. The 

 only way to keep out dampness and disease is to make 

 double sides and roof. On the outside of the roof at 

 the top and central part, a small cupola with shutters 

 should be built, like the one in the cut. Never build 

 hutches on both sides of your rabbitry. The most con- 

 venient and successful rabbitry is made with a door 

 in the center of the side, which should face south if 

 possible. The hutches should then be built on each 

 end and down one side. They should be built about 

 6 inches from the floor and 6 inches from the sides 

 or ends of the building, which will give a free circula- 

 tion of air. 



One of the most important things is to make a 

 small case for medicine, another for your stud book, 

 and a small grooming table that can be dropped from 

 the wall. 



The hutches should be large and roomy, 4 foot 

 hutches by 24 inches high and 24 inches deep will do; 

 but those 5 feet in length are better, especially for the 

 does with young. Nesting boxes can be made out 

 of common empty wooden boxes about 22 inches 

 square and 14 inches high, or they can be built in the 



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