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barn. It is built by excavating into the side of a hill, suffi- 

 ciently to bring the top of the first story on one side, and 

 usually on two sides, at the level of the ground outside, the 

 south and east sides commonly being full height above ground. 

 This type of barn is warm, but usually very unsanitary, on ac- 

 count of having practically no light and no ventilation. It can 

 be ventilated, but rarely is this done. Space for storage is usu- 

 ally provided above the animals. 



Two-Story or Loft Barn. This style of barn allows for 

 the stabling of the stock on the first floor, with a second story 

 for storage above. The walls of the first story may be of 

 stone or wood, but are all above ground. This style is well 

 adapted to the general farm, where considerable room is 

 required to store the loose hay and other feeds grown on the 

 farm for winter use. Storage room is secured more cheaply 

 in this manner than by building a one-story cow barn and a 

 separate storage barn. This style may be entirely sanitary 

 in its construction if properly arranged. It should have 

 plenty of light and a good ventilating system. The ceiling 

 above the cows should be tight, to prevent dust from falling, 

 which would contaminate the milk, and to avoid the odor 

 from the stable and the breath of the animals from injuring 

 the palatability of the feed above. 



The One-Story or Shed Barn. This is one of the best 

 types of barn from the standpoint of sanitation and conven- 

 ience. It usually is built wide enough for two rows of cows. 

 This plan is especially adapted for use where it is not neces- 

 sary to have any large amount of storage room for unbaled 

 hay or bedding. It is often used, however, where ample 

 storage room must be provided, and in such cases a portion of 

 the barn is usually built two stories high, and serves for stor- 



