The bantam fowl; a description of all standard breeds and varieties of bantams, and of new breeds that are becoming popular .. . FIG. 2—MADE OUT OF i DRY GOODS BOX. 62 THE BANTAM FIG. 3—POULTRY HOUSE WITH COVERED RUN. have them so large, but too much cannot be said in favor ofdry quarters for Bantams. Many of the troubles of poultry-men may be traced to damp quarters. Ventilation will domuch to remedy this, but drainage must be good and thewater must be directed away from the house. A little fore-thought in this particular will save much worry. We havehad them sleep at night in a store
The bantam fowl; a description of all standard breeds and varieties of bantams, and of new breeds that are becoming popular .. . FIG. 2—MADE OUT OF i DRY GOODS BOX. 62 THE BANTAM FIG. 3—POULTRY HOUSE WITH COVERED RUN. have them so large, but too much cannot be said in favor ofdry quarters for Bantams. Many of the troubles of poultry-men may be traced to damp quarters. Ventilation will domuch to remedy this, but drainage must be good and thewater must be directed away from the house. A little fore-thought in this particular will save much worry. We havehad them sleep at night in a store box fixed for their conven- i e n c e in thecorner of thewoodshed. Haveleft a late broodout a)ll winter inan old stylebrooder for theirhome; all the in-s i d e save thefloor was takenout of the bfooder and the mother hen and the brood livedthere all winter. The box was set against the south side ofthe fence near the kitchen door and the whole lot ran outevery da,y. When the snow came it was swept away so theground could dry in the sun. The only demand for Bantam houses is comfort for thelittle fowls and conveniences for those who care for are not, as a usual thing, d
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