The Coic Barn 



the barn, namely, a skeleton framework and 

 the absence of solid board partitions, in 

 order to reduce the dust surface and not to 

 impede the circulation of air and the diffu- 

 sion of light. 



Smoothness and the adaptability to a light 

 color might also be considered. 



Regarding the stanchion framework, 

 which usually consists of two horizontal 

 timbers, into which is set the stanchion, it 

 is recommended that the lower timber be 

 sunk in the floor and leveled over flush with 

 it. This removes the corners, which, besides 

 collecting dust and particles of food, are 

 difficult to clean, and is of further advan- 

 tage in that the cow, as she lunges forward 

 when about to lie down, will not strike her 

 knees against the bar. 



In an effort to provide separate stalls 

 many farmers have built a diagonal parti- 

 tion, extending from the upper timber of the 

 stanchion framework down toward the 

 lower end of the stall floor. Such a separa- 

 tion is to be commended, but instead of the 



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