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but likewise to protect the lumber. Suitable ready mixed 

 paints can be purchased and will in most cases answer the 

 purpose. Whitewash is the most inexpensive finish that can 

 be applied and can be used either for the exterior or inter- 

 ior of the house. Satisfactory weather-proof whitewash 

 for the outside of the building can be made as follows: 



1. Slake 1 bushel of quick hme in 12 gallons of hot 

 water. 



2. Dissolve 2 pounds of common salt and 1 pound of 



Figure 160. — When colony houses are only temporarily placed in a field or lot 

 and a gate is not close by, a stile as shown can be erected. Ordinarily 

 the fowls will not attempt to fly out from the top step of the stile. 



sulphate of zinc in 2 gallons of boiling water. When mixed, 

 pour this into the slaked hme. Stir well and add 2 gallons 

 of skim milk. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What are the nine essential factors for a suitable poultry 

 house? 



2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a colony house 

 system? 



3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a continuous 

 house system? 



4. De.scribf an ideal location for the poultry house. 



5. What factors should be considered in planning the size and 

 dimensions of the house? 



