A BROODER.

Bruce Herald, Volume LV, Issue 62, 14 August 1919, Page 5

A BROODER.

A very effective brooder can bo made of an old feather duster hung in a box so that the tips of tho feathers will come close to the bottom. The brooder consists of a wood box about lft high. The cover is removed and a hole cut in the centre to receive the shank of ;ho duster after euting its handle, off. This makes an excellent substitute for the feathers of the hen. Some finely cut hay, or sand, is placed beneath so as to bring the level up sufficiently for the chicks to run among the feathers. For ventilation, bore some holes in the sides of the box near the top and cut a small opening for an entrance. For convenience in cleaning tho cover should be hinged'—dotributcd by Wm, T. Miller, Roslindale. Mass.