A Brooder
The Feathers of the Duster in the Center of the Box Take the Place of Those of a Hen
The Feathers of the Duster in the Center of the Box Take the Place of Those of a Hen
A very effective brooder can be made of an old feather duster hung in a box so that the tips of the feathers will come close to the bottom. The brooder consists of a wood box about 1 ft. high. The cover is removed and a hole cut in the center to receive the shank of the duster after cutting 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, the cover should be hinged.—Contributed by Wm. T. Miller, Roslindale, Mass.