446 BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR FARM FLOCKS 



likely to be somewhat more wholesome, but it should be easily 

 accessible at all times and hence it is often advisable to have it in 

 the barn. The troughs should be located in light, airy places and 

 they should be so constructed that they can be kept clean, which is 

 perhaps easiest done by installing a system of under-drainage, mak- 

 ing it possible to drain the water off frequently. Also provision 

 should be made, if possible, to "keep the water from freezing in 

 winter. 



FIG. 251. Temporary fence supported by iron posts. 



In lambing time, it is usually necessary to water some of the 

 sheep from pails. A rack in which to place the pail to keep it from 

 overturning is shown in Fig. 248. 



Shearing Floor. The shearing floor, which should be about ten 

 feet square, can be made of hard pine boards twelve inches wide and 

 surfaced on one side. After the shearing is over, these can be 

 taken up and stored where they will keep in good condition. 



Wool Room. While a wool room is a good feature in a sheep 

 barn, it is not absolutely necessary to have it. But if the wool is not 

 sold at once after shearing, it should be stored in a clean place. The 



