William A. Radford · Radford Architectural Company · leaf 87
ouse at thefoot of a hill, but by tree-belts, hightight board fences, or buildings. Coldair settles in low places. A low place,though sheltered from wind storms, isoften more disagreeable to poultry thana bleak hill-top. Cold air slides downhill because it is heavier than warm air. In regard to… … Champion Plymouth Rock Cock. On general principles a convenientpoultry house is to be desired, becauseit saves work at feeding time. On theother hand, the colony house plansaves work by giving the fowls anopportunity to feed themselves to acertain extent. It is easy to figure howmany steps are…
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