- 486 14 >py 1 PORTABLE POULTR\^ FENCE HOW TO BUILD AND ERECT IT THE UP-TO-DATE METHOD BY A. H. SCHLESINGER 80 Junction Avenue CORONA, L. I. (COPYRIGHTED) PRICE 50 CENTS PORTABLE POULTRY FENCE HOW TO BUILD AND ERECT IT THE UP-TO-DATE METHOD BY A. H. SCHLESINGER 80 Junction Avenue CORONA, L. I. (COPYRIGHTED) PRICE 50 CENTS ^^'^& OCT 23 1915 ©CI.A4iai89 INTRODUCTION ^•^HE author of this book, having had experience in \^y erecting poultry fencing, and meeting with the usual difficulties in doing same, planned the idea contained in this work. Its advantages are many and useful; to both the one who keeps a few chickens in a back yard, also to the owner of a large poultry plant. Soil contamination is one of the greatest enemies to the poultry-man, and is usually brought about by the fencing problem. Experts tell us that better results can be obtained by yarding poultry ; by this means tbev obtain more nutrition from food they eat. which goes toward the making of the egg. Wliere allowed to roam on free range most of this is used up on the making of muscle or meat; but the most of this is again lost by the energy exerted by foraging, but as stated before we have the fenc- ing problem to overcome; so by using the idea contained in this book it is all done away with. After this fencing is once made it can be used forever as there is no loss in erecting or taking down. It is not necessary to dig any postholes or use anything attached to same but what can be used above ground. A great advantage to those living on the outskirts of a city or town is: that when making a change of dwelling it can be taken down in a few minutes, and moved along with the other household eft'ects. or for instance if a change of the gate or entrance is desired this can be done in a <^y short time or; the entire location of the run can be changed with little labor or time lost in doing same. To the large poultry plant it would be of great assis- tance in overcoming the difficulty of soil contamination, by taking down the fencing, and plowing up the ground that has been in use for some time making new ground. With this method also new ground can be furnished to chicks which is very beneficial for their welfare. It can be made by any person handy with saw. hammer, brace and bit, or auger. With ordinary care will last a life-time, also makes a neat appearance. DIRLCTION5 FOR MAKING The most convenient and practical size to make would be a 6x8 foot section. Six feet is the usual height used for poultry runs for all of the heavier breeds; for others such as the Leghorn, etc., it can be made eight or ten feet high and six feet wide. Materials used in making are : 2x2 spruce or hemlock, ■>4>^5 inch square head bolts; 6 foot woven wire. Cut two pieces 8 feet long for top and bottom ; three pieces 5 feet 1 inches long for ends and middle brace ; four pieces 33 inches long for corner braces (mitered). Bore three }i inch holes in the two end pieces one 8 inches from the top and bottom from each end, and the other exactly in the centre. Nail top, bottom and side pieces together, then centre iM-ace which should be placed 4 feet from the end of the top and bottom pieces, then the corner braces. After all is securely nailed, tack the wire over the frame and you have one complete section, any number of which can be made. (See Cut.) To make a more neater and lasting job, it is sug- gested that planed or finished luml>er be used so that it can be painted, thereby adding to its appearance and wearing qualities. A change can be made by using 4 foot wire at the top of the section and a 2 foot wire at the bottom, with a small mesh, which will prove useful in keeping in small chicks and preventing the male birds fighting through the fence, thereby preventing all damage created by this practice. All size sections and heights can be made in propor- tion to the standard widths of poultry wire on the market. Do not use anything but square head bolts in connecting the sections as they are the most convenient to handle in either setting up or taking down the fencing. After making up the desired number of sections required to inclose the ground to be put in use, it is ad- visable to start at a corner : after bolting the two sections together in opposite directions, one man can then finish up the remainder without any assistance. In boring holes in the end pieces, to be used as corner sections, it is necessarv'- to have the holes going through both sides. It is advisable to use washers at each end of the bolts to prevent the head or nut of the bolt being" forced into the wood ; a little oil placed on the screw will prevent rusting and make it easy to remove the nut in the future if necessary. No bracing is necessary as its own weight will keep it on the ground, and when joined in one unit it remains very rigid. If one insists on using a brace it can be made from old lumber or a pole, one end being jabbed in the ground, the other resting against a section where joined, and tacked with a nail to prevent it from falling. This fencing idea will be appreciated by those having met with the difficulties in using the old method, such as changing the lc.:ation of runs, the location of an entrance or gate, and the most important that of making a change in the soil, which in a number of cases was impossible ; the result was that the ground became so contaminated from continued use that disease broke out, and it became neces- sary to move the entire plant or go out of business. This will all now be revolutionized by using this fencing system. WARNING To the purchaser of this book : It is understood that the information contained in this book is for your personal use only, and cannot be used as a means of sale or otherwise. Any person making use of this book other than stated will be prosecuted according to the copyright laws. LIBRftRY OF CONGRESS 0_002 839 864 5 i 1