112 The 'Book of the Goat. 



for the front posts (a), the second for the rear posts (), 

 and the third for cross rails (c), connecting the two posts 

 together, which can best be accomplished by cutting 

 mortices in the posts at distances of ift. 6in. and 3ft. 

 respectively from one end, and making tenons at the ends 

 of the rails to fit them. When thus connected they form 

 the framework of the two divisions, which only require 

 boarding up to be complete. Matched boards are the best 



Fig. 14. Back View of Goat-stall. 



to use, as they fit closer and look better ; they should be 

 i in. thick, and shaped at the top after the fashion of the 

 stalls in ordinary stables, as shown in the sketches. To 

 make a proper job the cross rails should be rather narrower 

 than the posts, so that when the boards are nailed on 

 they come flush with them. When the partitions are 

 erected the posts should be let into the ground about 6in. 

 to give them strength and firmness. Two pieces of 



