STABLES FOR COWS 



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FIG. 55. Stall constructed of 

 iron piping. 



and cannot lie in a natural position. Many other forms of 

 stanchions are in use that are quite satisfactory. One is 

 hung on pegs at top and bottom, allowing a movement side- 

 ways. Another is hung on chains at top and bottom, which 

 gives more freedom. For gen- 

 eral use these improved forms 

 of the stanchion find the most 

 favor. Stanchions may be 

 made of iron pipe or wood, but 

 the former is the more sanitary 

 and more durable, and equally 

 comfortable for the animal. 



The double-post slip chain 

 tie is equally comfortable for 

 the animal, but not quite so 

 convenient for use. 



Stanchion or chain ties may be attached to either iron or 

 wooden framework as supports. The iron is most sanitary, 

 and has the additional advantage of being more sightly. 

 An iron pipe partition made of gas pipe, with the bottom set 

 in the cement floor, is to be recommended. 



VENTILATION 



An abundance of pure air for animals of all kinds is 

 scarcely less important than are proper methods of feeding. 

 It is only within recent years that the full significance of an 

 abundant supply of oxygen to animal life has been com- 

 prehended. While there may be some excuse at times for 

 insufficient or improper feeding of animals, there is none for 

 failure to supply plenty of air. 



Good ventilation for dairy barns is not only necessary 



