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Show dark will also determine whether enough room Is being provided. If there is not space enough so that nil the chickens can tlnd room on the roosts, the quarters are too crowded and some of the chickens must be taken out. If all can find room on the roosts comfortably and if the house Is well ventilated, the quarters are not crowded and the youngsters should do well. DON'T CROWD GROWING CHICK Where Space Is Limited Youngsters Become Overheated, Causing Outbreak of Colds. Growing chicks must not be confined to crowded quarters at night. If they are, they will become overhented and this. In turn, will lend to the development develop-ment of colds of which It Is very difficult diffi-cult to rid the flock and which may be carried along through the summer nd fall, causing a serious outbreak of colds in the luylng flocks the following fol-lowing winter. How can one tell whether or not the chickens have enough room? One of the best indications Is the condition condi-tion of the plumage. If the plumage Is bright and clean It Is a good sign thnt the birds are doing well and have room enough. If the plumage is soiled I y droppings. It Is an Indication that il ere Is not room enough for all of f em on the roosts, with the result I at siime are compelled to rest on I e floor beneath the roosts and Urns -onie soiled. A trip to the growing house after |