This antique text contains a complete exposition of the important facts concerning the successful operation and handling of the various types of battery brooders. It was originally written to meet the demand for detailed instruction in handling battery brooders, and comprises a wealth of practicable information and instruction that is the result of many years of close association with battery brooders. Much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will still be of much value to modern readers. The chapters of this book include: 'What are Batteries', 'Wire Floors', 'Removable Drop Pans', 'Number of Decks', 'The Height of the Decks', 'Adjustable Fronts', 'Feeding Space', 'Feed and Water Pans', 'Size of Batteries', 'Roller Casters', 'What Brooders Accomplish', 'Range Conditions', 'Saving of Feed Secured', etcetera. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on poultry feeding.