. American homes and gardens. climb over thepoultry yard or grow sunflowers alongthe fence. The substitution of Jerusalemartichokes has been recommended, be-cause the plant will come up withoutfurther attention year after year whenonce started. The shade is abundant andthe leaves are so distasteful to the fowlsthat the artichokes may be grown withinthe enclosure. Some people like thetubers to eat, either boiled or pickled. Brooders which will accommodate fiftychickens comfortablv when first hatchedare far too small for that number whenthe birds get larger. It commonly hap-pens that enoueh chic
. American homes and gardens. climb over thepoultry yard or grow sunflowers alongthe fence. The substitution of Jerusalemartichokes has been recommended, be-cause the plant will come up withoutfurther attention year after year whenonce started. The shade is abundant andthe leaves are so distasteful to the fowlsthat the artichokes may be grown withinthe enclosure. Some people like thetubers to eat, either boiled or pickled. Brooders which will accommodate fiftychickens comfortablv when first hatchedare far too small for that number whenthe birds get larger. It commonly hap-pens that enoueh chickens die off to re-duce the number sufficiently but theamateur who is fortunate enough tocatty his flock through the first fewweeks without losses must take care toavoid over-crowdine or he will pay thepenalty. It is a fact, thoueh, that thereis less danger of trouble when plenty offresh air is given at all times. After the youngsters get old enough tohave their liberty, it is a questionwhether it is better to keep them shut.
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