FARM DAIRYING 



A small room at the south end for storing saw- 

 dust is convenient. It also protects the ice at that 

 end from the heat. 



Whitewashing the ice-house is also a protection 

 from the sun's rays, as the white reflects the heat. 

 Avoid opening the ice-house in the heat of the day. 

 Do not leave the door open longer than necessary. 



There must be some means of drainage, a layer 

 of old rails does — anything to prevent the accu- 

 mulation of water under the ice. 



There should be from 15 to 20 inches of saw- 

 dust between the ice and the outside wall, and the 

 same over the top of the ice. 



If there be no water near from which to get 

 ice, you can make ice blocks on your own farm, by 

 putting the water in pans and letting it freeze. Ten 

 blocks of ice 18 x 36 x 10 weigh a ton. 



About two tons of ice per cow should be stored. 



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