FLOCK MANAGEMENT FOR EGGS AND MEAT 369 
and egg production. No breed of fowls is injured by 
having exercise and most breeds profit decidedly. 
CoMING OuT FOR DAILY EXERCISE 
The fowls are permitted to roam about for exercise. At night they return to the 
colony house for food and shelter, 
6. Fresh air—Properly constructed poultry houses 
will not need special ventilation. But for good egg pro- 
duction there must be abundant fresh, dry air to remove 
dampness given off from the fowls’ breath and from 
— droppings. No way has 
been found so satisfac- 
tory as to have the house 
rather open on the front 
and tight on all other 
sides and the roof. The 
opening should be cov- 
ered with burlap or other 
material to check draft 
and keep out snow and 
rain. Such houses may 
IDEAL FRESH AIR HOME 
Rats cannot enter, and the floor is never damp 
