Poultry culture sanitation and hygiene . boards which are removable. 4 illustrates how the roostsare arranged so they can be suspended from the ceiling during cleaningof dropping boards. The roosts are hinged to the studding. 5 is the broodycoop. which is blocked 8 inches high off the dropping board or plat-form. The rear roost pole is 10 inches from the wall and thepoles are 14 inches apart. They are built on the level. The2 by 4 inch lumber is bolted at the rear, so the roosts can beraised and fastened to the roof during cleaning of the droppingboard. A solid platform is constructed under th
Poultry culture sanitation and hygiene . boards which are removable. 4 illustrates how the roostsare arranged so they can be suspended from the ceiling during cleaningof dropping boards. The roosts are hinged to the studding. 5 is the broodycoop. which is blocked 8 inches high off the dropping board or plat-form. The rear roost pole is 10 inches from the wall and thepoles are 14 inches apart. They are built on the level. The2 by 4 inch lumber is bolted at the rear, so the roosts can beraised and fastened to the roof during cleaning of the droppingboard. A solid platform is constructed under the roosts. These 196 POULTRY CULTURE boards are laid crosswise and construcied in sections, so thatthey are easily removed. The material used is No. 2 pineflooring. The platform is 39 inches off the floor. The plat-form extends 15 inches in front of the froni roost. Each of the (en compartments are provided with twelve trap-nests, made in two sections. A mash hopper provided withcompartments for dry mash, charcoal, grit, and shell; and a. Fig. 87.—Equipment each compartment is furnished. 1 is the waterfaucet. 2, the partition door made to swing out or in. 3, a, slide bolt madeof wood that is not affected by wet or dry weather and can be manipulatedfrom either side. 4, the mash hopper. 5, the partition boarded 3 feethigh, and 6, 2-inch mesh wire netting over the balance. storage-box provided with a compartment for morning scratchfeed and one for evening scratch feed; a water faucet to furnishwaier and a broody coop. The broody coop is made 2 feetwide with slatted bottom. These slats are 2 inches wide andlaid 2 inches apart. The front is provided with a door whichis hinged, so that it swings out, and is fastened with a bulton(Figs. 86, 87). THE CONSTRUCTION OF POULTRY HOUSES 197 The main part of the building is 20 by 24 feet, and providedwith a comb roof. The roof is of the same material as the tencompartments for birds. The roof may be covered with shingles, tar paper, rubberoi
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