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To be sure, this is not the best system, all things considered, but it offers a very satisfactory solution of the poultry-keeping problem vi^here only a little land is available. By a little land is meant enough to provide the site for a house 10x12 or smaller, v^'ith sufficient open space around to admit air in abundance and sunlight for at least four or five hours every day. When this system is fol- lowed, the hens never leave the house. In order that the birds may be kept in good condition w...hen confined so closely, the house should have unusually large openings in front, with muslin curtains to drop when the weather becomes exceptionally cold or when the rain beats in. If the Summers are very hot, something in the way of an awning may be needed to protect the fowls ; a hinged shutter is often used. The house may also be made cooler by cut- 94 POULTRY ON A TOWN LOT 95 ting an opening in the rear wall just under the roof, with a shutter to cover it when the weather is cold.
At least four square feet of floor space should be allowed each bird when this system is followed, and the nests and all the furnishings should be high enough so that the hens can walk under them, mak- ing the whole floor area available.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
To be sure, this is not the best system, all things considered, but it offers a very satisfactory solution of the poultry-keeping problem vi^here only a little land is available. By a little land is meant enough to provide the site for a house 10x12 or smaller, v^'ith sufficient open space around to admit air in abundance and sunlight for at least four or five hours every day. When this system is fol- lowed, the hens never leave the house. In order that the birds may be kept in good condition w...hen confined so closely, the house should have unusually large openings in front, with muslin curtains to drop when the weather becomes exceptionally cold or when the rain beats in. If the Summers are very hot, something in the way of an awning may be needed to protect the fowls ; a hinged shutter is often used. The house may also be made cooler by cut- 94 POULTRY ON A TOWN LOT 95 ting an opening in the rear wall just under the roof, with a shutter to cover it when the weather is cold.
At least four square feet of floor space should be allowed each bird when this system is followed, and the nests and all the furnishings should be high enough so that the hens can walk under them, mak- ing the whole floor area available.
What to read after The Home Poultry book?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Edward Irving Farrington to read onlineMoreLess
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