THE POULTRY HOUSE AND EQUIPMENT 



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"two small trees of some durable wood which may be flat- 

 tened off on top and tapered off at both ends so as to make 

 a satisfactory runner." 



The walls of the poultry houses arc built of wood, brick, 

 concrete, or stone. The most common method is to use 

 2x4 studs nailed to 2 x 6 sills, over which matched siding 

 is nailed horizontally. When well put together, this makes 

 a wall free from drafts and very satisfactory. If rough 

 boards are used, battens or strips should be tacked over 

 any cracks. It is not desirable to place siding over the 



Figure 2o2. 

 House. 



—Front elevation building plans of the Purdue Brooder Colony 

 Reproduced from Extension Bulletin 52, Purdue University. 



studs on the inside, for in that case rats and mice will find a 

 place for hiding. A wooden wall in winter is most satisfac- 

 tory, as solid concrete or stone may be moist or frosty under 

 some conditions. Concrete or brick walls that are partly 

 hollow are preferable to the solid wall. 



The roof of the poultry house should be strong, simple, 

 and comparatively inexpensive. A single-span or shed roof 

 is most common and can be built with least cost. If the 

 house is over 14 feet wide, the usual 2x4 rafters should be 



