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of the cow stalls, and from it the feed is delivered. Hay, straw and grain are 

 handy to it and also to the horse stalls on the lower slope. The cow yard and 

 horse paddock are located conveniently adjacent to their respective stall rooms. 



Two views of barn at " Fairacres," Jen 

 kintown, Pa. A highly interesting example 

 of simple, artistic treatment. Wilson F.yre, 

 architect 



Poultry houses are usu- 

 ally any old shed, and with 

 such an ancestry it is hardly 

 to be wondered at that the 

 more elaborate affair is not 

 more carefully considered. 

 The fancier who naturally 

 takes a special interest in 

 his stock is keenly alive to 

 the inefficiency of the prim- 

 itive methods and advances 

 accordingly. 



Poultry being, in our 



cold climate, out of its natural sphere, is dependent on us for an equalising of 

 conditions. Thus heat is required in winter, reasonably cool quarters in sum- 

 mer, and light and air at all times. Wet and dampness, too, should be avoided, 

 even with ducks and geese, for while these may require a shallow wallowing pool, 



