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A REVOLUTION IN EGG PRODUCTION 



southern exposure and the glaring sun on the front made 

 the air on the inside an extreme temperature, from which 

 there was no escape. He suggested to the owner that a hole 

 be cut through the rear wall, and that the boards be cut in 

 such a manner that they could be battened together to form 

 a door, to close the opening at will. 



The effect when the first piece of board was taken out 

 was instantaneous, and the relief was sensed by the birds at 

 once ; they all got in line of the breeze to enjoy it. "Ask the 

 birds, their judgment is good." 



Double Pitch Monitor Roof Poultry House 

 Showing Slatted Ventilators and Windows in Monitor Hoof 



The extreme temperature had already resulted in the 

 death of a half dozen birds. We found one hen which seemed 

 about to expire, took her outside, laid her on the grass, and, 

 after pouring cold water over a shaded spot laid her there to 

 cool off. She revived and next da}" had fully recovered. 



The same openings in winter time would be fatal to the 

 health of the flock. Good judgment must be used in these 

 matters. An opening in the roof even, may be a good thing 

 in the summer time, if it is made in such a manner as to be 

 protected by a slatted ventilator, to prevent rain and wind 

 from beating in. Such a ventilator takes the heated air right 

 out of the house. 



The house needs plenty of light and sunshine in addition 

 to ventilation. It needs the light at all seasons, and the ven- 



