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probable that octagonal silos will be numerously 

 built. 



Round silos can usually be built more cheaply 

 than those that are rectangular. They have greater 

 relative capacity, and no form of silo can be built that 

 to so great an extent facilitates the even settling of 

 the silage. The chief objections to round silos are, 

 first, that they cannot in many instances be placed 

 vv^ithin a building without loss of space, and second, 

 that it is scarcely practical to use partitions in them. 

 If the round silo is placed in the center of a circular 

 building, its position there will result in no waste 

 of space, and but little space will be lost if the silo 

 is partly within the building and partly without. 

 But when placed in a mow, or bay, or cellar, it may 

 not be easy to use to the best advantage the space 

 in that part of the square in which the round silo is, 

 and which is not covered by the same. In stave 

 silos partitions cannot be used, as their presence 

 would interfere with the occasional tightening of 

 the hoops which is frequently necessary when using 

 them. In round silos of frame construction a par- 

 tition could be used. But such a partition would 

 materially hinder the even settling of the silage. 

 Notwithstanding the objections stated, the round 

 silo is likely to be the most in favor in the future. 

 It will therefore be carefully considered in the proper 

 place. 



The Size of Silos. — In determining the size of a 

 silo not yet built, several considerations present 

 themselves. These include the size of the herd or 

 flock which at present and also prospectively is to 

 be fed from it, the probable duration of the period 



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