POULTRY HOUSES AND APPLIANCES 



IBS 



Figure 155 and with a sharp 

 pair of scissors clip the flight 

 feathers only. With these 

 feathers cut, the wing will 

 then have the appearance 

 as shown in Figure 156. Fur- 

 thermore, the clipping of the 

 flight feathers is hardly ap- 

 parent when the wing is folded 

 in its natural position, as 

 shown in Figure 157. 



Gates. In all cases at least one gate should be provided 

 for each yard and, where several yards adjoin, a gate should 

 be made between each yard and the one next to it. 



When the yard is of considerable size, a double gate should 

 be provided, so as to admit a wagon to remove the litter 

 from the house or a team of horses in the event it is desired 

 to plow the yard. 



Figure 158. — The corner posts of the 

 fence should be well braced. 



PAINT AND WHITEWASH 



It is always advisable either to paint or whitewash the 

 poultry buildings not only from the standpoint of appearance, 



Figure 159. — The gate should be well made and hung on strong hinges in order 

 for it to be serviceable. 



