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SHEEP FARMING IN AMERICA 



Thus the two sides will be composed entirely of 

 doors so far as the lower story is concerned. Doors 

 cost little more than ordinary siding to construct. 

 These doors should be divided transversely at a 

 height of about four feet. The lower half will 

 swing from the post just as a gate swings, while 

 the upper half will be hinged at the upper side, and 

 raise up outwardly. Thus the lower part of the 



SIDE VIEW OF MODEL SHEEP BARN, SHOWING DOORS. 



door may remain closed to restrain the sheep, while 

 the upper half is lifted to admit air and light. ..Thus 

 air may be admitted and storms kept out, the out- 

 ward swing of the upper door throwing drip of rain 

 away. 



These upper doors will in mild weather be raised 

 high and left up. In time of storm or extreme cold 

 they may be closed on one side or the other. 



An abundance of fresh air is absolutely necessary 



