FARMERS' BULLETIN 810. 



The estimated cost of buildings given in the discussions of the 

 sets of plans is based upon average prices for material and labor 

 in May, 1916. Elaborate and expensive structures are not advo- 

 cated for use in handling sheep. Buildings of this character do not 

 insure economy in management and are not essential to the wel- 

 fare of the flock. 



In deciding upon the amount of equipment other than buildings 

 no set rules can be followed. Peculiarities of individual farms 



FIG, 2. First and second floor plans of barn shown in figure 1. 



