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protection from extremes of temperature, and 
simplicity of design. In arranging for a better 
house for our birds, let us plan to keep these 
factors in mind, so as to get the most from 
our birds. 
Whether we are to build a new poultry 
house, or to remodel an old one, we can design 
it so that all of these factors will be in evi¬ 
dence. If we have an old poultry house, or if 
we can buy cheaply an old poultry coop, that 
has fairly good lumber in it, we can probably 
do the remodeling somewhat cheaper than if 
we have to buy all new lumber. If we do pur¬ 
chase all new lumber, it is not advisable to get 
cheap lumber, but buy the first grade, because 
it is necessary that the walls of the house be 
air tight, and'this is seldom possible with cheap 
lumber. 
We will first consider briefly the possibilities 
of remodeling an old poultry house. Probably 
the first thing that we will do is to cut some 
openings in the front of the house for windows 
and curtains. From one-half to two-thirds 
of the front should be devoted to window 
lights. The remainder should be left for the 
muslin curtains to allow for fresh air to enter, 
