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The Australasian Book of Poultry. 
tended to be kept separate from the breeding pens, access to which it ma)' be desired the various occupants 
of the pens to have alternately. Fig. 5 will illustrate how one or two grass runs may be provided 
available by four or more pens of breeding stock in turn. One of the runs could be held in reserve, and 
thrown open on the other appearing bare or brown. The latter could thus be given a rest. By this method, 
providing the space at command is of reasonable size, a fresh grass run can alwa^'s be relied upon. 
Fig. 6. — Training Pens for preparing birds for exhibition. Fig. 7. —Training Pen for cockerel. 
Other necessary and most unportant adjuncts to the keeping of high-class birds for exhibition are 
training pens, in number according to the number of l)irds it is intended to exhibit. These can be elected in 
a simple manner, and in various ways. Figs. 6 and 7 will give diflerent ideas, both of which have their 
merits, and are adapted for different breeds. If a shed or outhouse is connected with the establishment, the 
Show coops as used by the Poultry Societies are the best. These are (juickly erected, and can be packed up 
Fig. 8. — Plan of houses and accommodation of Poultry in large numbers. 
into a small space after the Show season is over. The cost of this class of coop is trifling, and with care 
they will last for years. 
For breeding and rearing Fancy Poultry on an extensive scale, or for producing eggs and birds in large 
quantities. Fig. 8 will be foand an excellent method, and one easy of management. This system is one 
which provides the maximum amount of shelter and accommodation for the birds, with the minimum cost of 
