THE STOCK ON THE FARM 95 



Problems. 



1. A cow requires about 4 ft. by 9 ft. floor space 

 for a stall, with 4 ft. by 3 ft. additional for a manger. 

 How much floor space will be required for 20 cows? 



2. Will it be better to stand the cattle in one long 

 row, or in two rows of 10 each? 



3. If in two rows, would you have them face each 

 other with the manger between, or face the wall? 

 Why? 



4. What will be the dimensions of a barn for 20 

 cows in two rows of 10 each, using the floor space 

 given in the first problem? 



5. Draw a plan of this barn with cows facing each 

 other. With the cows facing the wall. What are the 

 advantages and disadvantages of each plan ? 



6. How many feet of 2-inch plank will it take to 

 lay the floor in this barn? Find cost of same at $25 

 per thousand. 



7. What will be the cost of a cement floor for same 

 at 10 cents per sq. ft. ? 



8. Will "scrub" cattle require the same room? 



NOTE: In the following examples do not forget to add the 

 value of the manure produced to the value of the product : 



9. If a cow eats 3 tons of hay worth $6 per ton, 

 1,000 Ibs. of ground feed worth 80 cents per cwt., and 

 pasture amounting to $5 in a year, what does it cost a 

 farmer to keep a cow? Will a "scrub" cow cost as 

 much? 



10. A "scrub" cow will give 15 Ibs. of milk, worth 



