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Rh the lawn. This is the proper solution of the problem in the winter. Rabbit droppings are even better than sheep manure for lawns.

. Hay racks can be built out of wire and placed in each hutch. They will save feed and prevent the rabbits soiling it as they will do if it is placed in the floor of the hutch. In the use of hay racks—they eat it only as wanted and you will soon find that the use of racks will cut your hay bills down one-third at least. There are several good racks on the market for about fifty cents each and if you do not care to make your own you will find that it is money well spent to buy them.

. The best feed dish to use is the regular rabbit crock which can be procured at any seed house or supply dealer. These are glazed to make cleaning easy and they are flat enough to prevent tipping and the consequent loss of the mash or grain.

Do not use galvanized or tin dishes, as they are unsatisfactory for rabbits. They are too hard to keep clean and that is a prime necessity with rabbits.