. Poultry production. Poultry. HOUSING AND HYGIENE 257 producer's skill. The well-located thouse will be so situated that its occupants spend a maximum of time out of doors. This is desirable because it adds to the fowl's health and lessens the relative cost of the house. The greater the proportion of time that the fowls remain outside, the larger is the number of fowls the house will accommodate. Fig. 135. The orchard is a splendid place to raise chickens. Experiment Station.) (Courtesy of Kansas Shade and Shelter.—^Extremes of temperature lessen pro- duction, and should be modified insofar a
. Poultry production. Poultry. HOUSING AND HYGIENE 257 producer's skill. The well-located thouse will be so situated that its occupants spend a maximum of time out of doors. This is desirable because it adds to the fowl's health and lessens the relative cost of the house. The greater the proportion of time that the fowls remain outside, the larger is the number of fowls the house will accommodate. Fig. 135. The orchard is a splendid place to raise chickens. Experiment Station.) (Courtesy of Kansas Shade and Shelter.—^Extremes of temperature lessen pro- duction, and should be modified insofar as it is practicable. Although the ancestors of many of our common varieties of chickens are believed to have come from a warm country, the domestic fowl does not seem to be very, well equipped to withstand high temperatures. There are no sweat glands,' as in the horse, to aid in keeping the body cool. The molt comes as a preparation for winter rather than for the purpose of keeping the hen cool, as does the shedding of other animals. 17. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Lippincott, William Adams, 1882-1931. Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger
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