
POULTRY SUGGESTIONS FOR THE AMATEUR. 37 
a 
Rearing Incubator Chicks by Broody Hens.—A hen to which 
incubator chicks are to be given should be free from lice and 
in a nest where other hens cannot disturb her. In the evening 
two or three chicks, at least thirty-six hours old, may be placed 
under her from behind, care being taken not to excite her, lest 
she step on them. At least one chick of each color should be 

Fic. 9.—Row of coops used for hens with chicks for first week. 

Fic. 10.—Coop for hen and chicks after first week. 
given her, for hens are apt to kill chickens of another breed, 
color, or size than those they have already adopted. The fol- 
lowing morning she may be expected to mother as many as 
are given her. ; 
The first week is the most critical period in the life of the 
chick. ‘Trouble is most likely to be caused by chills. Fig. 
9 shows a row of coops that have proved very satisfactory. 
