BARNS AND SHEDS. 



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of his resources. One of a cheaper construction and less perma- 

 nent character, but nevertheless of equal value for shelter so long 

 as it lasts, is shown in figure 24. This shed was built by Mr. 

 Shaw, of Syracuse, Kansas, and was found to answer every pur- 

 pose. It is made of posts set in the ground, which support a single 

 sloping roof that is thatched with coarse hay from the river bot- 

 toms adjacent to his location. The enclosure contains a windmill, 

 watering trough, stack-yard, and feed-racks, and is intended to 

 accommodate a flock of 200 to 300 sheep- The length of the en- 

 closure is 200 feet, 

 and the width 100 

 feet, making in all 

 600 feet of shed. 

 Figure 25 represents 

 the sheep-fold of 

 Mr. Henry Nason, 

 of Orange C. H., 

 Virginia, in which 

 his flock of 300 ewes 

 sheltered from 



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the weather as well 

 as from dogs and 

 thieves by night. 

 This flock is kept 

 mainly for the pro- 

 duction of early 

 lambs for market. 

 Especial attention 

 ia given to the com- 

 fort and care of Fig. 25,-PLAN OF MB. NASON'S SHED. 



the ewes and the lambs, and warm separate pens are provided for 

 them when they require them. The yard, , is 100 feet square, 

 divided by a hurdle fence, shown by the dotted lines, into as many 

 portions as may be desired. The entrance is at , where there is a 

 gate hung upon a post, c, in such a way as to open or close each 

 lalf of the yard. The yard is enclosed on three sides by a 

 shed 10 feet high, with a roof sloping both ways. The ground 

 loor, 7 feet high, is appropriated for sheep pens, and the three 

 feet above for a hay loft. The shed is 12 feet wide, and has a 

 row of separate pens 6 feet wide, upon the north side. On the 

 other sides there are narrow doors for the sheep, seen at <?, c?, and 

 sliding shutters, e, e, 8 feet long, and 3 feet high, which are also 

 used for entrances to the shed. The yard is closed at the front by 



