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one roof, there may be entrances, as well as breeding places for 

 each sort of poultry, that they may be kept distinct from each 

 other, and attached to this a large yard, fenced in in such a man- 

 ner as to prevent their flying over, or getting through, and if there 

 is a small stream running through it, so much the better. 



In the construction of hog sties, little more is required than 

 that they be made sufficiently dry and warm, and that small yards 

 be provided for holding troughs, and the reception of food. The 

 cheapest method is to build them with shed roofs, neither very 

 high or wide; seven feet wide is sufficient for a division, but there 

 ought to be many of these, in order to suit different purposes, and 

 contain different breeds of hogs ; some should be made for sows 

 when accompanied by the boar, others for breeding sows, for far- 

 rowing, weaning the young pigs, and fattening in. As hogs are 

 apt to slop over and spill a part of their food, by getting their feet 

 in the troughs, there should be a thin piece of board nailed on 

 the back part of the troughs, so as to come forward, in a way to 

 admit their heads only. 



Coal and wood houses are very necessary, and may be con- 

 structed to suit the taste of the occupant. 



Work shops are extremely useful and convenient, for making 

 and repairing different kinds of tools, as well as preserving mate- 

 rials ready seasoned and prepared for the purpose of constructing 

 or mending plows, harrows, and other implements of husbandry. 

 I have one such, provided with a complete set of carpenter's tools, 

 a work bench, turning lathe, grindstone, &c., and have all my 

 wagons, harrows, and other farming implements made on the 

 farm. 



Where farms are extensive, and many servants required, a farm 

 building is necessary. This should be detached and distinct from 

 the other houses and offices, as persons of this description are very 

 negligent of their fires, candles, &c. A portion of this house may 

 be set aside for single men, and they can be accommodated in a 

 narrow compass; this is done by fixing the beds in double tiers, 

 one above another. In such a room I would have large windows, 

 so as to admit readily a free circulation of air. 



Besides the buildings and accommodations which have been 

 already described, there are several others that are frequently 



