. Poultry-craft. A text-book for poultry keepers ... Poultry. 49. Fences. — The fence question is a very simple one. The fence must be high enough to prevent the fowls from flying over; strong enough to stand a stiff wind storm without damage. Contiguous yards in which adult males are kept must have at least the first 2 ft. in height, of tight boards. The common fencing materials are lath, wire netting, and woven wire. Wire fences give best satisfaction. Lath fences are sometimes preferred for the shade they afford. It is better to use wire, and make shelters in the yairds. For movable fences
. Poultry-craft. A text-book for poultry keepers ... Poultry. 49. Fences. — The fence question is a very simple one. The fence must be high enough to prevent the fowls from flying over; strong enough to stand a stiff wind storm without damage. Contiguous yards in which adult males are kept must have at least the first 2 ft. in height, of tight boards. The common fencing materials are lath, wire netting, and woven wire. Wire fences give best satisfaction. Lath fences are sometimes preferred for the shade they afford. It is better to use wire, and make shelters in the yairds. For movable fences wire is now always used. The height of fence needed is : for Asiatics, 3 to 4 ft.; for American varieties, 5 to 6 ft.; for small breeds, 5 to 6 ft., according to size of yard; small yards require higher fences. If fowls are not kept in bounds by a 6-ft. fence their wings should be clipped, or the run covered with netting of 3-in. Pig. 34. A Brooder and Surplus Stock House,. 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 Robinson, John H. (John Henry), 1863-1935. Boston, I. S. Johnson & co.
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