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storing straw in ; when threshing for this purpose, it will be seen we provide three 
sets of barn-doors instead of two, and the corn ricks should be so made that by 
fixing a straw elevator, and opening the upper half of the barn doors, the 
straw would be passed in over the lower half, and be thus put in the dry 
with the least possible cost. The other end of the barn should always have 
a loft or floor in ; this, if wished, may be filled with com at harvest, and used 
for chaff-cutting, &c., afterwards. 
Bedding and Littering Arrangement. — This has caused us a good deal 
of consideration. If the straw is carried it creates great untidyness ; and it 
hauled, is a great expense, as it involves two men besides horse and cart. We 
claim a novelty here, by putting in Queen's posts instead of King's posts. 
We are enabled to get a passage in the roof over the gangway, if a double 
shed, and the straw is passed along this passage to any part required, and the 
interest on the oiTtlay for such passage would soon be spent in hauling, and as 
it would communicate with the chaff-loft and barn, it may also be made 
available for other purposes. We claim this as a novelty, never having seen 
it in operation. 
CartJiorse Stable. — Horses are a serious item on a farm, and as they 
require attention summer as well as winter, it is of importance they should be 
well placed to be served with food easily, and at the same time have proper 
supervision. We therefore prefer the centre range, and if the feeding at their 
heads from a range is objected to, the common way may be easily adopted. It 
also has the advantage of being near the house, and is convenient for the master 
giving his orders, and for the implement shed, and at the same time for the 
manure to be properly mixed with that of other stocks. 
Cow-House. — We place the cow-house on the opposite side of the range 
to the stable, as, next to the horses, the milk or breeding cows eat the most 
food, and should therefore be nearest to the chafi-house, and also convenient to 
the house, for the milk to be taken in and the calves attended to. We have 
placed the cows in pairs ; but there is no necessity for this, they can run on 
continuously. We must not here omit to mention the watering arrange- 
ments, for wherever chaff is used pipes are always getting choked. We 
therefore convey the water in spouts, so that the stockman can clean them 
out with a wisp of straw, and they can be used in frosty weather. The 
mangers for cattle should be as near the ground as possible, and be swept 
or brushed out at least twice a-day. 
Sheds for Toimg Stock. — These run to the right and left of the chaff and 
pulping-house, and these not only get the advantage of being easily fed, but a 
full south shed, a very great advantage for young growing animals. 
Covered Yards. — Any of the yards can be covered at the cost of about 
8d. or 9d. per foot super. ; and if not done now, we should recommend 
buildings being so constructed that they can be put up at a future time, 
if required. 
Implements. — These should be as near as possible to the cart stable, so that 
as little time as possible is lost by men and horses getting away to work. 
Piggeries and other Buildings. — These speak for themselves, and can bo 
easily altered to suit the requirements of the farm and the farmer. 
Building Materials. — It is impossible to do more than make a few remarks 
under this head, as the prices vary more than one-half. On many estates 
stones can be had for the raising, and on the spot ; while on others bricks may 
also be made for about 20s. per 1000 ; while on others they may cost over 
30s., and 10s. more for the hauling. Again, if slates are used, they must be 
boarded under, where stock is kept, which makes them very expensive. 
Broseley tiles are favourites, as they are as cheap as slates, and many people 
prefer their look of neatness. We, however, prefer the triple Roman or 
Bridgewater tiles, as they have several advantages, viz., cost only half the 
