. The beginner in poultry;. Poultry. HATCHING AND BROODING WITH MOTHER HEN 49 for them. The two points you need to make sure of are that there are no rats or other vermin to carry them off, and that the coop is placed, if early in the season, in a spot sheltered from wind and open to all the sunshine possible. Later in the season, you will select a place shaded, at least in the heat of the day. Dense and complete shade is at all times to be avoided. Air and sunshine in moderation are the fowls' best Improvised Water Fount The water vessel for tiny chicks is to be either a patented &q
. The beginner in poultry;. Poultry. HATCHING AND BROODING WITH MOTHER HEN 49 for them. The two points you need to make sure of are that there are no rats or other vermin to carry them off, and that the coop is placed, if early in the season, in a spot sheltered from wind and open to all the sunshine possible. Later in the season, you will select a place shaded, at least in the heat of the day. Dense and complete shade is at all times to be avoided. Air and sunshine in moderation are the fowls' best Improvised Water Fount The water vessel for tiny chicks is to be either a patented " fountain " of chick size, in two parts for care- ful cleaning, — which may be had in glass, — or an im- provised fountain consisting of a tin can reversed in a saucer, having one or two holes near what is now the bottom, which works on the same principle as the more expensive sale fountains; or, you may use a very shal- low dish with a flattish stone in the center to keep the chicks out of the water, lest the down get wet when they run through it and jostle each other. The matter of feeding will be taken up in another chapter, and that of the best kinds of coops will also. 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 Valentine, Carolyn (Syron), Mrs. , 1855- [from old catalog]. New York, The Macmillan company
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