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INTRODUCTION 



THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS IN POULTRY KEEPING 



Poultry keeping is an occupation which necessitates atten- 

 tion to small details. Success can be assured only by close 

 application, as is true of other occupations based upon 

 natural sciences. Success demands, first of all, a substantial 

 foundation upon which to develop. 



The Four Corner Stones. — While many associated factors 

 are necessary for success in poultry keeping, four requisites 

 stand out pre-eminently and are often called the four corner 



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SCHOOLGARDENS 



HIGHWAY 



Fig. 5. — Plan for poultry yards and gardens in connection with the rural 

 school — total area one-half acre. 



Note. — If the area is deep with a narrow frontage on the highway, the yards 

 and gardens can be placed in the rear of the school building. 



stones upon which may be built a successful business. These 

 are: The poultry keeper himself; the birds ; their surround- 

 ings; their feed. 



The -poultry keeper, whether he be pupil or commercial 

 poultryman, must have a natural love for the birds and be 

 a student of nature. If he makes a study of birds' habits, 

 he will give the birds better care and more quicldy note 

 any unfavorable conditions, whether in the health of the 

 flock or in the details of management. He should be Indus- 



