38 A REVOLUTION IN EGG PRODUCTION 



or staple one end to a standard, with a footing on it so it will 

 not topple over. Have another standard on which to place 

 the roll or coil of wire. Now place this wire around the hover, 

 in such a manner that the chicks cannot get away from the 

 hover more than a few inches, until they know or learn where 

 the place is where they can get warmed up. 



Enclosure for Young Chicks Described on This Page 



When the chicks are hover-broke, loosen or unwind some 

 of the coil of wire, so as to make a yard all the way around the 

 hover, say three or four feet away; and give them their first 

 food of fine grit of some kind. Sprinkle a little steel cut oat- 

 meal (sometimes called pinhead oatmeal) around for them to 

 pick up, and you will be surprised to see how soon they learn 

 to eat, if you have no experience in this line. 



Now provide water for them to drink, but use care as to 

 how you provide it. Do not leave it where chicks can get into 

 it, or step in it all the time ; for, if you do, they will foul the 

 water and get chilled by getting wet. A small automatic foun- 

 tain can be used, and a few pebbles or stones can be placed at 

 the drinking fount of same, for two or three days, to keep their 

 feet from going in the water. This will also insure against 



