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actual floor level. Such tie stalls are especially to be 

 desired for the pregnant does, for they protect them 

 against the dangers of fighting and jamming that are 

 so dangerous to her condition. For the last few days of 

 her pregnancy a box stall is necessary, where she will kid 

 in peace and comfort. A good size is 4' by 5' for 



Fig. 62. — Tie stalls, on a raised platform. (Courtesy of the Goat World.) 



for this stall or pen, which will be fitted with a feed box 

 of its own. "Whatever other arrangements may be 

 adopted, several of these individual pens must be pro- 

 vided for the use of the kidding does. 



Milking Room. — Cleanliness, as well as the various 

 state and city health ordinances, demands that the milk- 

 ing be done in a room separated from the sleeping and 



