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THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



would some dung lodge on it which would need to be scraped off, 

 and it would be easier with a hoe to do this from behind if the 

 slats run lengthwise. 



Our engraving shows how a stanchion is made and how fas- 

 tened. Both the upright and latch are secured by a single bolt 

 which is loose, so they play freely on it. I would have stan- 

 chions in every cow stable, but would not leave the cows in them 



over night, as cattle can not 

 be so comfortable in them 

 as when tied. I would not 

 tie with a rope around the 

 neck unless the cow was 

 hornless, but I would use a 

 short rope or strap around 

 the horns with a small iron 

 ring on it. This ring should 

 be secured so as to hang in 

 the middle of the forehead, 

 and this can easily be done by wrapping a strong string around the 

 horns and. securing the ends to the ring. The object is to have 

 the ring always in a position easy of access, so that a snap can be 

 fastened or detached in a twinkling. When the rope or strap 

 is placed around the neck the ring always hangs underneath, 

 and in stooping to reach it there is some danger of being 

 injured by the horns. I have tried many cattle ties, but have 

 found nothing so satisfactory as the ring and snap, as it is easily 

 operated and never comes unfastened. 



There should be in every stable where milking is done a 

 good, safe shelf for milk pails and stools, and a good broom, 

 shovel, and hoe for scraping the manure from the floor should 

 always be ready for use. 



STANCHIONS. 



