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(iKAIN TROUGHS. 



A number of different kinds of grain troughs have been advocated 

 for feeding the grain ration. The V-shaped trough is a very common 

 type but is not very desirable, as too much grain is thrown out and 

 wasted by its use. The flat-bottomed trough is much superior in 



Fie. 14. — V-shaped grain trough. This type is extensively used, but is objectionable on account of the 

 large amount of feed, that is thrown out and wasted. 



this respect, and it is also the best type for feeding roots. Two 

 troughs (bottoms together) are sometimes mounted upon pivots, 

 forming a reversible trough. They are cleaned out by revolving, 

 the one being inverted while the other is in use. They are especially 



Fig. 15. — Excellent type of trough for feeding grain and roots. 



desirable for feeding grain outdoors. The combination trough and 

 rack has already been described on page 38. The V-shaped and flat- 

 bottomed troughs are illustrated in figures 14 and 15 and Plate IV, 

 figure 2. 



