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prevents the distribution of dust from hay while feeding. These exten- 

 sions for both hay chutes and ventilators may be folded and hung against 

 the wall or ceiling so as not to interfere with the stable work. 



Closets for harness should be provided. They will prove economical 

 in keeping the harness clean and preserving it. In some instances, a 

 small room in which to hang, clean and repair harness is advantageous. 



It will pay to have water delivered by pipes directly to the barn. If 

 it has considerable pressure, a hose can be used in washing the walls and 



ENSILAGE CUTTER AND FILLER. l 



floor of the cow stable. This will necessitate a drainage pipe leading from 

 the stable floor to a suitable outlet. 



Silos. Silos have come into quite general use as a means of storing 

 roughage for cows, steers and sheep. The product of an acre of land can 

 be stored in less space when made into silage than when cured in any 

 other way. Hay stored in the mow will take up about three times the 

 space and cornfodder about five times the space of the same quantity of 

 food material placed in the silo 



1 Courtesy of The International Harvester Company, Chicago. 



