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As regards the question of runs for the coops, a great 

 deal depends upon circumstances ; but in any case a 

 certain number of runs suited to the coops should be pro- 

 vided. The number of them should be the same as that 

 of the batches of broods brought off at the same time. 



Fig. 9. Rearing-Coop and Run. 



Probably the best type of run is that made of straight 

 galvanised wire- work, with a hinged top, about 3ft. long, 

 and in width and height accommodating to the size of the 

 coops, i.e., 2/j.in. by 24in. (Figs. 9 and 10). 



Fig. 10. Rearing-Coop with Cage-Run. 



The conditions which render the employment of runs 

 indispensable are those which do not provide for the con- 

 tinual watching of the broods in the rearing-field. These 

 conditions usually arise in the case of small preserves, or 

 where only a small number of birds are reared. Under 



