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CONKEY'S STOCK BOOK 



FLOORS If the floors are rotting with manure take up the planks and 

 thoroughly remove the accumulation beneath. Take out an 

 inch or two of earth as well; put in a layer of concrete composed of one 

 part Portland cement and three parts clean sand. After this sets, disinfect 

 thoroughly with Conkey's Nox-i-cide Dip and Disinfectant and finally 

 put back the planks, after having treated them on all surfaces with 

 Nox-i-cide. You will find this method of construction a great improve- 

 ment. Not only will it outlast the old, but it will be an easier matter to 

 keep the stable clean, besides giving you opportunity to disinfect under- 

 neath. Do not allow manure to remain in the stable any length of time. 

 It is injurious to your animals' feet. It ruins the air the animals breathe. 

 Its fumes rise to the loft and spoil the feed. Its decomposition causes 

 the wooden floor to decay. 



If board floors are kicked out by stamping horses take better precau- 

 tions against flies annoying stock. Use Conkey's Fly Knocker during the 

 troublesome season and cut down this lumber expense. 



BUILD RIGHT Rough seasons have their hardships for stock in close 



quarters. With plenty of room for the stock to be 



housed, and proper conveniences for those who take care of them, every 



stable should be warm, light, well-ventilated. This means in the first place 



Round Barn A type now much in favor 



proper construction; stables should be roomy, with plenty of windows and 

 these arranged so that the light comes from behind the animals instead 

 of directly in their faces. Floors on which animals stand should be 

 pitched just enough to carry off the water. Stalls should slope to the 

 gutter 2 inches in 5 feet. The gutter should fall 1 inch in 20 feet. There 

 should be means for ventilation without draft, but sufficient to carry off alt 

 bad odors. The well-known King system is the best. Round barns are 

 now much in favor as they give greatest capacity for the area covered, 



