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STRAW-HOUSES. 



3rcl. What extra degree of efficacy may be expected from 

 the box manure over that of the farm-yard? 



In conclusion, I would observe that straw-houses are very 

 necessary appendages to boxes. Their shape is immaterial, 

 and structure simple. According to space in the yard, the 

 circumference must be adapted. The earth should then be 

 excavated to the depth of five or six feet, and a wall four 

 inches thick of brick or stone be built from the bottom to the 

 surface, which wall is then to be thickened and raised three 

 feet higher, leaving a space for the door. Upon the wall planks 

 are to be laid, and posts five or six feet long attached, which 

 are to be covered over with a roof according to the elevation. 

 A building of this kind placed near the doors of a barn will be 

 found at all times most convenient to receive straw from the 

 thresher ; and being sunk in the ground, is rendered capable 

 of containing an extra quantity of straw, particularly if trodden 

 down by a horse. 



John Warnes. 



Auffust 9tk, 1843. 



P.S. — I subjoin the side-view of the partition-rails, posts, 

 and tie-beam. It will be seen that the space is greater be- 

 tween the first and second rail, than those beneath. The 

 reason for observing this distinction is that the bullocks may 

 be allowed space to put their heads through, in order that the 

 manure may be firmly trodden by the side of the wall and thus 

 prevent heating. 



