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portant element. It is quite obvious, therefore, 
that if the chicks are out roaming around the 
yard or range, they not only secure the exer¬ 
cise that is necessary for their proper develop¬ 
ment, but they also pick up insects, as has 
been mentioned, and considerable green feed, 
such as grass, weeds, and various other odds 
and ends. 
If a fair sized lot or range is to be had, then 
it will be found a great aid to make a little 
house for the chicks to live in during the 
nights on the range, although care must be ex¬ 
ercised that they be protected from enemies, 
such as rats, crows, skunks, weasels, owls, etc. 
Such a house need not be expensive at all if 
it be made out of an old packing box that will 
protect the chicks from rain and enemies. 
Another quite essential feature for the pro- , 
motion of the maximum growth of the chicks 
during the warm summer months is the pro¬ 
vision for shade. If there are some trees about 
the yard or range, this will answer the pur¬ 
pose satisfactorily, but if there are no trees 
where the chicks roam, then some artificial 
shade is advised. Some people plant corn for 
this purpose, allowing the chicks to range 
