Popular science monthly . with a capacity of1,000 bushels each. The cribs are separated bya driveway 12 ft. wide andcovered by a gable roof. Thedriveway may be of concreteor dirt. If the ground is welldrained, a dirt driveway willanswer. If the floor is of con-crete it will serve as a feedingfloor for hogs. A wood floorwould harbor rats. A concrete foundation is putin for all the walls. Thisshould extend from below frostline to 6 in. above ground forthe outer wall and 8 in. for thewall. The space between theshould be filled with well tamped cindersor gravel, and on this a concrete floorlaid. T
Popular science monthly . with a capacity of1,000 bushels each. The cribs are separated bya driveway 12 ft. wide andcovered by a gable roof. Thedriveway may be of concreteor dirt. If the ground is welldrained, a dirt driveway willanswer. If the floor is of con-crete it will serve as a feedingfloor for hogs. A wood floorwould harbor rats. A concrete foundation is putin for all the walls. Thisshould extend from below frostline to 6 in. above ground forthe outer wall and 8 in. for thewall. The space between theshould be filled with well tamped cindersor gravel, and on this a concrete floorlaid. The difference in height betweenthe foundations will give a 2-in. pitchto the floor towards the outer edge anddrain off water that may beat throughthe walls. The cinders or gravel under Oilthe surface concrete withtroweled to a finish. If a concrete driveway is used, 6 in. ofgravel should be tamped down in a with float finish laid on top. Theiron sockets, which can be readilyobtained on the market, should be set. Double corn-crib with concrete floor, wire meshand iron strip on lower part to keep out rats iniUTwalls rr-t-n ? ? ^1 Ci:^ so »0- Mt 8 0 »)«? CBIB FOfREMOVABLE
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