BARNS FOR WISCONSIN DAIRY FARMS 



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little attention. A common method of watering is that of 

 using the manger as a watering trough. This is satisfactory 

 if proper attention is given to cleanliness. 



CONVENIENT ARRANGEMENT SAVES WORK 



The width to build. The width of barns is practically 

 standardized at 36 feet. This width is most satisfactory for a 

 double row arrangement of stock. More than two rows of stock 



FIG. 10. A HINGED VENTILATING FLUE 



If the main ventilating flue is connected with the stable by means of a hinged 

 ventilator, this can be drawn out of the way during warm weather. This outlet flue 

 should not be located in center feed alley if the cattle face in. 



are undesirable on account of the difficulty of lighting and 

 because of the narrow alley which results even in a 40 foot 

 width. A barn 34 feet wide is fairly satisfactory although 

 the alleys must necessarily be narrower than in a barn 36 

 feet wide. 



It is difficult to design an interior arrangement of a barn 

 to meet all requirements. The exact dimensions of stalls, 

 mangers, gutters, alleys and driveways are partially a 

 matter of individual opinion. There are, however, some di- 

 mensions that should be adopted in the building of every well 

 designed barn. 



