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Show J the 'JfiMte I (j BURTON WILLIAMS , Range for Pullets TITANY farm flock owners are re-1TJ- ducing the cost of raising strong, healthy pullets by putting, them on clean range as early as possible so they can get the full benefits of good pasture and sun-, shine. This practice has increased the demand for portable range shelters which are light and easy to move and economical to build. One type of inexpensive range shelter which is adapted particularly particul-arly to farm flocks is shown in the illustration. The frame of this shelter shel-ter is 6' 6" x 6' and is made of 1" x 2" lumber, with five 2" x 2" roosts. The roof is made of two pieces of asbestos cement board, each of the standard 4' x 8' size. The walls and floor are covered with poultry mesh and the floor should be of welded mesh wire. Sacks or canvas may be added to protect the .young birds against storms. The wood frame should be painted, but the asbestos cement board roof needs no preservative treatment. Moving and 'storage can be simplified sim-plified further if the structure- is built with a hinged roof and front, rear, sidewall and roost sections to be fastened together with hook and eyes. Rustic Furniture A good coat of varnish each season sea-son helps protect rustic furniture against insects that attack wood. |