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BEEF PRODUCTION 



or box should be made of 2 x 6 inch stuff, the sides and 

 bottom 16 feet long and the ends 3 feet wide. This 

 makes a box the inside dimensions of which are 3 feet 

 by 15 feet 4 inches (3'x 15' 4") and 4 inches deep. The 

 six posts should be 4" x 4" and 2' 6" high, and beveled 

 off at the top so as to shed water and prevent the sharp 



Fig. 14. Open shed and feed storage combined. In use by E. E. 

 Chester, Champaign Co., 111. 



corners injuring the cattle, 

 feed box should be 1" x 6", 



The cross ties under the 

 and long enough to reach 



across. The ties running lengthwise, instead of being 



extending straight along the side of the 



crossed as shown in the accompanying cut should be 



2" x 6" x 16' 



bunk. 



After the bunk is made it should be turned over and 

 two-by-fours nailed to the bottom of the posts, allowing 

 them to project six inches past the sides of the post on 

 each side. The floors should then be placed in position, 



