202 POULTRY CULTURE 



can be hooked over a nail driven in the middle of the front 

 pole, so as to keep it in position when raised. 



The nests are built in two sections, six nests in each section. 

 An 8-inch board is hinged on the front of each section so 

 that the nests may be reached easily. There is a narrow board 

 at the bottom, both back and front of the nests. The top 

 and bottom of the nests are covered with }i-mch mesh 

 screen wire so as to allow a current of air through them. This 

 gives the ample ventilation which must be provided for the 

 nest in hot weather. A 4-inch board is arranged in front 

 which serves as a step for the hens. The nests are made remov- 

 able and located just under the front portion of the dropping 

 boards, and are supported at either end and in the middle by 

 2-inch by 4-inch timbers. 



The broody coop which is shown in the front view and floor 

 plan is to be constructed with 2-inch by 4-inch timbers used 

 as studding and rails to hold the bottom. The coop is then 

 slatted up with 1-inch by 2-mch boards placed 2 inches 

 apart. The studding runs from the dropping boards to the 

 sheathing. The coop is to have a door 2 feet by 13^ feet, 

 and it should be covered with 3,4-inch mesh wire netting 

 and hinged on the side next to the wall. 



In the middle on the front side there is a platform upon 

 which is set the vessel containing the drinking water. The 

 floor being covered with straw or leaves used as scratch 

 material, it is necessary to have the pan of ^\■ater or milk off 

 the floor. This platform is 18 inches high, 18 inches by 2 feet, 

 made of 1-inch by 2-inch slats. The spaces between the slats 

 is to be 1 inch. The platform is supported by 2-inch by 4- 

 inch timbers. 



An opening 3 feet by 12 feet is left in the front of the 

 building for light and ventilation. There is also an open- 

 ing 1 foot by 2 feet in the center and top of the back side of 

 the building for ventilation in the summer time. This latter 

 opening is closed in the winter time. Both the back and 

 front ventilation openings are covered with chicken netting. 



If it is desired to use a drop curtain, a window is placed in 

 one side of the front opening. This window furnishes light 

 while the curtain is down. By putting in the window the 



