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inasmuch as these will have to be moved whilst contain- 

 ing the broods, other means than the wire netting must be 

 found for retaining them. To this end a number of 

 movable wooden bottoms in loose sections, or hinged by 

 means of felt, must also be on hand, so that they can be 

 fitted into the coops at the time of removal. In cases, 

 however, where more than one person is occupied in the 

 moving of the coops, some squares of roofing-felt may be 

 utilised, which, by being slid under the coops, effect the 

 purpose desired, and afford at the same time a support by 

 means of which the removal may be accomplished. 



Fig. 8. Rearing-Coo? with Sliding Double Roof. 

 The sliding roof with folding shutters forms shelter from sun and rain. 



It may be mentioned here that very considerable 

 advantage may be obtained by the more general use of 

 roofing-felt in connection with pheasant-coops, and under 

 certain circumstances of not exceptional occurrence it 

 proves most useful. In cases of continual wet weather, 

 whether the coops are standing in their old places or 

 whether just removed to new ground, if pieces of this 

 felt be provided for each coop, and placed beneath it, the 

 chicks will remain dry, and the dampness arising from a 

 moisture-sodden soil will be prevented. It is cheap 

 material, and in wet seasons should always be available 

 for employment in the direction named. 



