THE CONSTRUCTION OF POULTRY HOUSES 



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1 inch of cement, made by mixing 1 part cement to 2 parts 

 sand. In this construction the cinders were from 12 inches 

 deep in the highest place to 18 inches deep in the lowest place. 

 This, together with the deep foundation, makes the best kind of 

 drainage and ensures a dry floor under any climatic conditions. 

 Figure 84 show's the foundation finished, ready for the super- 

 structure. Here will be noted the smooth floor and the bolts, 

 which have been set into the cement and to which the sills are 

 to be bolted. 



In warm climates it is not necessary to provide the house 

 with drop curtains, so that windows are not necessary. In 



Fig. 84. — Floor: 1, The finished concrete floor ready for the super- 

 structure; 2, the exposed wall 1 foot above the ground at the highest place 

 and 1 foot into the ground. This has had a finish coat of cement; 3, the 

 bolts set into the concrete to which the 4 by 4 inch sills are to be fastened. 

 This floor varies from 1 foot to Ij-^ feet thick — 4 inches concrete, the bal- 

 ance tanaped cinders for underdrainage. This ensures a perfectly dry floor. 



colder countries it is necessary to provide windows and drop 

 curtains, as indicated in the plans for the smaller houses. In 

 this type of house ventilation is by the process of diffusion. 



The walls for the ten compartments for the accommodation 

 of the birds are 10 feet high in front and 7 feet behind. Each 

 compaxtment is 14 feet deep and 16 feet long. The outside 

 walls are constructed of shiplap siding of good grade and clear 

 of knotholes. 



It will be noted that the roof is of single span or shed type. 

 The roof extends 12 inches beyond the front and back walls. 



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