Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-07-12
CHI farnt,
Good Barns.

GOOD Barns.
In many portions Of Maryland and other
States ID, witnessed by the traveller the iLdif-.
ferent and poorly constructed barns of many
farmers, not only among those of scanty
means and new beginners, but those of affiu-
ence, having vast acres, teeming with luxuri-
aat crops, splendid mansions and all the sur
roundings of comfortable homes. but yet de-
fcient in the one thing most needful to
practical farmers barn suitable for the ga
thering of bis grain, the protection OF his stock
fsom the inciemency of the weather, shelter
for farm implements, and everything which
pertains to the farm of a perishable nature.
In climate so changeabe as ours. the proper
care and stabling of domestic animals are OF
more Importance to their thrift and health
than large number of writers seem practi-
cally to admit Fall, winter and spring storms
of rain, snow and sleet last not unfrequently
two DAYS and sometimes three, aud no humane,
prudent farmer would leave SO important and
valuable stock as horses and cattle exposed to
such storms during the day and night, and if
his stables are we'll lighted, dry, comfortable
and sufficiently ventilated. his stock will en-
dure the confinement cheerfully, and will have
no desire to be out doors. Besides, a good
harm will contribute to the convenience. of
the laborers, and imparts an air of thrift, neat
ness and order to the entire place that never
fails to favorably impress all who visit It,
Light. warmth and ventilation are indispen-
sable to the health and developments OF anl-
mails, and these conditions should be found In
everv stable. the preservation of farm nipple
meuts. harness, &c., convenience in working
and performing numberless jobs about the
Mace. q safe and conmodious receptacle for
grain, fodder, &c. Many farmer loses more
than enough grain 10 the course OF i've or SIX
wears to build good barn, to say nothing Of
what is saved by the care and expedition IN
feeding the stock, and these are some OF the
advantages that viii be derived from gooo
barn. Another advantage is, that an ample
we'll arranged building of this kind will sup
ply the place of several other unsighty struc,
lures which occupy space and produce trou'
Bile. It is urged by many that it is expen'
sive to erect such building, and it is answer.
ed to such objection it can be said with trutt
that they need not cost extravagantly, and tb'
advantage and convenience resulting iron
them demonstrate that it is true economy tt
have them. Better do without something else
and each succeeding season will prove more
clearly the importance of the. Investment
Another important suggestion is, that wher
cattle are kept at pasture, at least in daytime
10 summer, it should be. very good reason tina
induces farmer to so place his barn that h'
can have the yard on the warnest and sun
aiest side Of it. Ordinarily the coolest wine
of winter blow from the north and northwest
while the warmth of the morning sun in win
ter falls where the lookout is towards tb'
southeast. Therefore southeast exposure il
usually the best. If there are to be severa
buildings they should be so arranged as t
snelter tne yaEu lTou she uoit I'LL aoo " Co..
Shelter from the east is not SO important, bu
Hit can be conveniently procured it has :
certain advantage, if SO arranged as to allow
The early morning sun to fall in the yard. A
close fence six or seven feet high would b.
better than high building. When shed il
10 be used, it is a good plan to build the barr
On the north side and the shed on the ives
side of the yard, or it will be better to have I
shed all around the barn yard, which will DO
only pay largely in increased comfort to tn
stock, bat will also protect and shelter tn
manure. After the cattle are turned out il
the Spring the manure should be piled unde
the shed.