. Rapport . Fig. 10. Ground plan of the above mentioned barn and stable, showing also the dimensions.(aa) Grains and fodders ; {bb) Threshing floor; (c) Stable ; {d) Gangway ; (e) Outside stairway ; Fig. 11. Section of a stall in the above stable, showing. (a) The feeding wicket opening above the manger and into the threshing floorsand kept open in a sloping position by a small chain when distributing thefodder or at any other time during the summer for airing purposes ; (6) The iron hasp ; (c and d) The drain from the manure trap. Fig. 12. Basement of the above combined barn and stable, separ
. Rapport . Fig. 10. Ground plan of the above mentioned barn and stable, showing also the dimensions.(aa) Grains and fodders ; {bb) Threshing floor; (c) Stable ; {d) Gangway ; (e) Outside stairway ; Fig. 11. Section of a stall in the above stable, showing. (a) The feeding wicket opening above the manger and into the threshing floorsand kept open in a sloping position by a small chain when distributing thefodder or at any other time during the summer for airing purposes ; (6) The iron hasp ; (c and d) The drain from the manure trap. Fig. 12. Basement of the above combined barn and stable, separated into three divisions bygood stone walls. 234 (oa) Stables for loose fattening or other animals ; (6) Manure cellar ; {pp) Gates ; («) Fodder traps ; [rr] Rack beneath the traps. Fig. of closing the large barn door. (a) Left side of the door closed, provided with a fixed cross bar bolted (6) the. A Fig. 11. (For explanations see page 233) end of which (c) when the door la closed, springs up on the bevel of th&latch (d) fixed to the barn post ; (e) Right side ajar ; (/) Handle and moveable iron hook clasping the bar and keeping the door shut, (g) Detail of the annular handle hook of the door (e) ; (A) End of the bar (6) of the door (a) ; (t) Block of wood beveled with a notch to receive the bar of the door and to holdit in position ; {j) Barn post. 235 Messrs McNAUGHTON BROTHERS (86 42 pts., silver medal.) The few figures which we publish in regard to the farm of MessrsMcNaughton will warrant us in abridging the descriptions that mightfurther emphasize the merit of the competitors, but would not particularlyenlighten the public. The chief merit of the Messrs McNaughton consists in havingimproved a farm, which in its natural state held out few advantages fortillage. It is a farm or rather two contiguous farms dotted with stony hillsand wet low grounds, besides being in addit
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