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Through, this room there should be oppor- 

 tunity to drive transversely through nearly or 

 quite every bent or space between posts. To 

 accomplish this doors must constitute the 

 whole length, preferably on the north and 

 south sides of the building, which may well 

 stand east and west. 



Thus the two sides will be composed entirely 

 of doors so far as the lower story is concerned. 

 Doors cost little more than ordinary siding to 

 construct. These doors should be divided 

 transversely at a height of about four feet. 

 The lower half will swing from the post just 

 as a gate swings, while the upper half will be 

 hinged at the upper side, - and raise up out- 

 wardly. Thus the lower part of the door may 

 remain closed to restrain the sheep, while the 

 upper half is lifted to admit air and light. 

 And air may be admitted and storms kept out, 

 the outward swing of the upper door throwing 

 drip of rain away. 



These upper doors will in mild weather be 

 raised high and left up. In time of storm or 

 extreme cold they may be closed on one side 

 or the other. 



An abundance of fresh air is absolutely 

 necessary to the lamb. He will not thrive or 

 fatten without it. He will thrive better in the 

 open field than in the close, foul-smelling, un- 

 ventilated bam. 



Nor does it matter much after being once on 

 feed whether the lamb bam is warm or cold. 

 In truth the lambs will thrive better to have it 

 moderately cold, It is not necessary or best to 



