CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES 179 



four equal parts. These hatchways are for conven- 

 ience in removing the litter, and greatly facilitate the 

 operation aiid reduce the necessary amount of labor, 

 because a wagon can be backed directly underneath. 

 If the wagon should be too high, shovel out a runway 

 for the wheels. 



These hatchways are made of two thicknesses of 

 boards with roofing between and are rabbited and se- 

 curely fastened. 



The nesting material used is fine excelsior. This is 

 better than straw or shavings as it does not offer a 

 convenient home for lice, and, if the nests be thor- 

 oughly disinfected with Crude Carbolic and Kero- 

 sene, there is no danger of having any. 



