BREEDING THE TROTTER 



Allow no smoking or lighting of matches in the 

 barn. The evening feeding should be done before 

 dark so that it will not be necessary to use lan- 

 terns. 



The stalls should be of different sizes, for in- 

 stance, twelve by fourteen, twelve by twelve, ten 

 by twelve, while a few eight by twelve stalls may 

 be built for weanlings. 



Everything should be arranged as conveniently 

 as possible. The grain and bran bins should be 

 so placed overhead that the feed will not have 

 to be carried long distances. Water hydrants 

 should be so located that water will not have to 

 be carried any further away than three stalls. 

 This makes it easier for the men, is time saved, 

 that means money and affords increased fire 

 protection. 



The main barn should contain an office or wait- 

 ing room for the owner and visitors, and adjoin- 

 ing working office where the records may be kept. 



I present herewith plans of what I consider an 

 ideal main barn for a stock farm, except that I 

 would prefer it from four to six feet higher, in 

 order to have more room for hay. 



As to building material, that depends upon 

 how much architectural beauty is desired. I 

 prefer a wooden barn to one of stone or brick 

 because it is drier. 



WATER IN PADDOCKS. 



I have previously mentioned the importance 

 of good water. There should be running water, 



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