. The beginner in poultry;. Poultry. HOME-MADE CONVENIENCES 169 ing stick placed at the base of each nest. These sticks are sometimes in the worker's way; hence, it is wise to study the space, and place the series of sticks on the side where they will interfere the least with moving about. If on a side next the roost platform, the hens will appre- ciate this lift. These nests must not be placed too close together in the series, as the hens would not have room to fly up comfortably. This is not a small matter. On the day I write, I have been reading the story of the suc- cess of a Beginner's ve
. The beginner in poultry;. Poultry. HOME-MADE CONVENIENCES 169 ing stick placed at the base of each nest. These sticks are sometimes in the worker's way; hence, it is wise to study the space, and place the series of sticks on the side where they will interfere the least with moving about. If on a side next the roost platform, the hens will appre- ciate this lift. These nests must not be placed too close together in the series, as the hens would not have room to fly up comfortably. This is not a small matter. On the day I write, I have been reading the story of the suc- cess of a Beginner's venture in poultry. He was not an igno- rant Beginner, however, for he had taken a College Poultry Course, and had practiced much and taught somewhat before he struck out for himself. He has been immediately successful on a large scale; but the thing I wish especially to note is that every employee on his place is trained to think first, last, and all the time of the comfort and contentment of the birds. A wall feed hopper may be made from a soap box or other well-shaped grocery box. It may have one, two, or three compartments. The chief trick is in setting the diagonal front at the right height and angle to feed. Make-Shift Series of Nests, Placed Vertically. 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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