LOCATION OF THE HOUSES AND YARDS 161 



poultry farm. This should include all houses, yards, fences 

 and roads. The plans can be placed on the wall and dis- 

 cussed by the entire class, the good and poor points in each 

 being pointed out. 



THOUGHT QUESTIONS 



1. How important is the proper location of the poultry house and 



yard? 



2. How does the problem of location differ with the poultry keeper 



owning his own land and the one who has not yet secured his 

 location? 



3. When choosing the location for a poultry farm what consideration 



should be given to markets? 



4. What are some of the most desirable methods of transportation? 



5. How important are the rural telephone and the rural free delivery? 



6. Describe the best soil for poultry. 



7. What kind of soils should be avoided? Why? 



8. What factors should be considered with reference to water drainage? 



9. How does air drainage affect the location for the poultry? 



10. Why should low places be avoided? 



11. What exposure is best for the birds? 



12. Is sod land good for poultry? 



13. What advantage, if any, is an orchard on the site selected? 



14. Describe in a few words an ideal location for the poultry house. 



15. What is the problem of the average poultry keeper in reference to 



yarding his birds? 



16. What is meant by "alternate yarding"? 



17. Give a simple crop rotation for double yards. 



18. What three things should be given special consideration in the 



construction of the poultry fence? 



19. Discuss posts for poultry fences. 



20. What kind of material makes the best fence? 



21. What special features should be considered in building and placing 



the gates? 



22. Is it necessary to plan the lay out of the buildings with reference 



to a possible future growth and the general appearance when 

 complete? 



References. — United States Farmers' Bulletins: 403, The Construc- 

 tion of Concrete Fence Posts; 524, Tile Drainage on the Farm. 



