CHAPTER X 



HATCHING XJNDER HENS 



Before we can start to hatch with hens, the 

 nests must be ready, the eggs must be ready, and 

 the hens must be ready. 



The Nest. — ^As spring approaches make up your 

 mind where you can best put Biddy away in seclu- 

 sion for three weeks. Quiet and freedom from 

 disturbance aie essential; those being secured, we 

 may set hens in many places with efitire success. 



Perhaps the most satisfactory plan is to set her 

 in a small coop like that in the picture on page 58. 

 This ensures quiet, seclusion, fresh air, and a 

 chance to exercise a little each day. A nest in a 

 small house like that shown on page 66 with or 

 without a run is also desirable. Other places 

 where nests may be put with success are: a vacant 

 room, with floor covered with paper and chaif, 

 down cellar, if not too musty, under back steps, in 



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