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covered with perforated zinc. A piece of 

 wood screwed over each ventilation hole will 

 prevent the box from being packed so tightly 

 against another package that all air is ex- 

 cluded. 



"As several rabbits travel more cheaply in 

 one box than in separate packages, two, three, 

 or four compartment boxes or baskets, fur- 

 nished with a separate inner lid to each com- 

 partment, are used by exhibitors. The box 

 should be well hinged, have a good fastener 

 (preferably a strap and buckle, the strap 

 nailed to the box and passed right round it, as 

 this form is fool-proof), and for comfort in 

 carrying a strap handle on top. Rabbits must 

 not be sent to shows in boxes which are nailed 

 up or inconvenient to manipulate in any way. 

 All railway charges have to be defrayed by 

 the exhibitor. A handful of sawdust should 

 be thrown into the travelling-box, placing 

 thereon a good layer of the best hay procur- 

 able. A crust of bread and a good slice of 

 root or apple should be put in and the box is 

 ready for its occupant." 



Of course the rabbit breeder will try to 

 enter no animals which have disqualifications 



