3/8 THE M.ANAGEMF.NT AND FEICDINC OF CATTLF. 



ested readers: (i) Windows broad and large are to be 

 preferred to those narrow and small, even though the 

 latter, through increase in their number, should furnish 

 as much glass space as the former. A favorite size for 

 a window in the cattle stables of the above-mentioned 

 station is one that has in it three lights lO x 12 inches 

 from top to bottom and five from side to side. (2) 

 While placing windows too high should be guarded 

 against, they should be placed high enough to avoid 

 hazard from breaking by the stock. They should not 

 come nearer than 4^2 feet at the bottom to the stable 

 f]oor. (3) The most satisfactory method of opening 

 stable windows would seem to be that method by which 

 they could be slid down and held in place as desired. 

 AVhen they swing in and out on a pivoted rod, in cool 

 weather cold air comes in below as well as above, which 

 is undesirable, and they cannot be darkened in hot 

 weather without admitting files. Windows on hinges 

 that swing in are in the way, and for several apparent 

 reasons are otherwise undesirable. Windows that slide 

 horizontally are more suitable, but in winter may give 

 trouble through ice adhering to the frames. (4) The 

 lights in common use, as 10 x 12 inches, should be pre- 

 ferred to lights of odd sizes, since those in common use 

 can be renewed without the necessity of cutting the 

 glass. (5) In very cold climates double windows with 

 a space between may be advantageous. For conven- 

 ience in opening the outer windows are frequently 

 hinged. (6) Windows should not be made in stable 

 doors to give additional light, as the slamming of the 

 doors will result in much loss from breakage of the 

 glass. 



Ventilating stables. — Notwithstanding that much 

 study has been given to this question, it cannot be said 

 that a S3rstem of ventilation has yet been devised that 

 is entirely free from defects. Probably the best system 

 that has yet been devised is that known as " the King 



