IN A NUT SHELL. 



A well-built, well-lighted, well-ventilated, and well-planned bam 



is a necessity on nearly every live stock farm. The cost cf the barn 

 may vary, for some farmers will install more elaborate conveniences 

 and pay more for architectural style than will others. 



Barns are practically standardized, in regard to framing and 

 interior arrangement. The cost of wood and other materials makes it 

 necessary to make a more careful study if savings are to be made. 



Build a barn large enough to meet future needs and to permit the 

 handling of the maximum capacity of the farm. If the new barn 

 just holds the stock at time of building another barn will probably be 

 needed soon. 



The location and drainage of the barn are important. The 



location should be at least 200 feet from the house and handy to a. 

 well, sheds and granaries. Drainage is necessary if the stock is to 

 be kept healthy. 



Rectangular shaped barns are more satisfactory than round ones. 

 In northern latitudes, the barn should have its length run north and 

 south if the largest possible amount of direct sunlight is to be let 

 inside. 



A ventilation system is required if the animals are kept healthy. 

 It also regulates the temperature and furnishes fresh air. 



The barn must be kept clean. The manure can either be removed 

 every day or the stalls bedded heavily and the manure removed every 

 week. It is best to clean out the barn every day. 



Gambrel roofs give more room for hay than do the gable roofs. 

 This is an important point to consider. 



For the foundation and subfloor of the barn concrete is the best 

 product that can be used. Sand and gravel are often found on the 

 farm where the barn is built. Concrete must be well mixed and 

 reinforced if it is to give the best of satisfaction. 



Creosoted wood blocks make an excellent floor for stables and 

 stalls over a concrete subfloor, being permanent and sanitary. 



Plans are described in this bulletin for three general purpose 

 barns, one single story dairy barn, a pioneer barn and a round dairy 

 barn. Blue prints can be secured from the National Lumber Manu- 

 facturers' Association. 



