The practical stock doctor: a reliable, common-sense ready-reference book for the farmer and stock owner .. . Fig. 9—Concealed or Darkened Nest 6i4 THE PRACTICAI, STOCK DOCTOR plan of the same, Fig. 3. A scratching shed may be attached tothe side of this house, as in Figs. 4 and 5, which, if desired, maybe inclosed in front with poultry wire, so as to keep the birdsconfined. FITTINGS.— Roosts.—The details of construction of roosts are seen in ?Fig. 6. The important points are nearly flat or rounded surfaceon the upper side and as few cracks and crevices as possible in. Fig. 10—Scratching Room
The practical stock doctor: a reliable, common-sense ready-reference book for the farmer and stock owner .. . Fig. 9—Concealed or Darkened Nest 6i4 THE PRACTICAI, STOCK DOCTOR plan of the same, Fig. 3. A scratching shed may be attached tothe side of this house, as in Figs. 4 and 5, which, if desired, maybe inclosed in front with poultry wire, so as to keep the birdsconfined. FITTINGS.— Roosts.—The details of construction of roosts are seen in ?Fig. 6. The important points are nearly flat or rounded surfaceon the upper side and as few cracks and crevices as possible in. Fig. 10—Scratching Room Under Poultry House which vermin may hide. The roosts may be made of 2 x 3 inchscantling, and should be put in so that they can be easily removedat any time for cleaning and disinfection. A platform is oftenplaced under the roosts to catch the droppings, and the nests areplaced under this platform. In the house, such as Fig. 7, themanure platform may be dispensed with and the nest boxes placedalong the front or sides of the building. Nests.—The simplest form of nest is a box placed upon thefloor of the poultry house. With heavy fowls, which are apt tobreak their eggs in fighting away other hens that try to enter DISEASES OF POUETRY 615 their nests when they are laying, and thus acquire the habit ofegg-eating, a more concealed or dark nest may be Figs. 8 and 9. Floor.—One of the most troublesome parts of the poultryhouse to make satisfactory is the floor. Many use earth floors,but these are often damp, especially, and induce rheumatism,colds,
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