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of grit, small seeds and grass conducive to the proper 
development of the baby birds. With good foraging 
ground, supplemented with grain or mash at the coop 
and a bit of charcoal and animal meal, it is pleasing to see 
how bright and smart the young chicks become, and how 
they grow day by day. 
15. Sanitation—-Whether reared by hens or by incu- 
bator and brooder, final success will be due in no small 
degree to cleanliness, pure food and clean water. Filth 
in coop or brooder is a sure road to trouble; it invites 
disease germs and insects, and both are disastrous to 
OutT-oF-Door House AND RUN 
These may be readily moved, insuring cleanliness and sanitary quarters. 
young chicks. If brooder chicks are fed in deep litter, 
a custom gradually extending, the litter should be re- 
moved at least once a week. The hover space should be 
kept clean at all times and disinfectants used fully to 
keep away germs and other poultry pests. In feeding, 
make sure, first to last, that no musty grain or sour food 
is given. Musty grain causes bowel disorders, and sour 
food diarrhea. Food and water should be kept scrupu- 
lously clean and pure. 
