Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-17

large outlet shaft. Many make the mis-
take in putting the cap on the venti-
lator or putting it or inches above
the body of the chute thus cutting
down the capacity and when the warm
air laden with moisture gets into the
chute it cannot get out fast enough,
therefore condenses on the upper por-
tion of the shaft. The large chute is
not necessary If the capacity is to be
reduced at the top or outlet, the result
of which is inefficient and inadequate
ventilation. The stable should be tight
and the chutes closed except when In
use. Under these conditions this Gen.
tilation will work admirably and save
the dairyman many dollars in protect
ing the roof and timbers from frosting
and rotting out.
l cannot too strongly urge the i'm
portance of liberal sunlight in stables,
not only for its warmth but for its
cheer and assistance in carrying on
the daily work during the winter
months. When new buildings are to
be erected, 1 would suggest, where
possible that the barn run east and
west, thus providing for a south ex-
posure, which is so very desirable dur
ing the winter months. The hovel as a
dairy stable is a relic of bygone days.
No dairyman can afford to house his
cows in an underground, dark, damp
or forbidding stable, If he is in the
business for profit and satisfactory re-
suits. The COW, above ali other do
mestic animals, responds quickly to
the kind of treatment she received.
The limit of her profit is measured by
the care and surroundings given her.
properly constructed floor is of
vital Importance in a sanitary barn.
1t should be constructed of non-ab-
sorbent material, preferably cement,
and the COW bed may be covered with
cork brick If desired. The manger
should be from 30 to 36 inches wide and
10 to 13 inches deep. The platform
should be Just wide enough to accom-
modate the animals, platform 1t.
6 In. wide will accommodate Jerseys,
4 fit. 7 or s in. will accommodate
Guernsevs. Ayreshires and average siz-
ed animals with 4 it. in. to TT. for
Holsteins. depending entirely upon
their size, and the gutter should De
to 10 inches deep and Is to 20 inches
wide and or inches deep on the
driveway or walk side. This Will keep
the COWS clean, which Is the first es-
sential in clean milk production.
cement floor where animals walk
sbouId never be troweled with steel or
crea sed in any way, but should be fin
isbed with a wooden float, as the ma
cons sav or brushed lightly with
broom floor that is finished with a
steel troWel is smooth ana very slip-
merry and creases fill up with manure
and stable filth and become almost as
slinnery as the very smooth floor
A sanitary stable to be clean ana
un-to-date these days must be whlte-
washed at least two. or three times
wear. oftener If necessary. The con-
trast between the old time stable,
whore the spider has hung his drapery
of cobwebs from every projection ana
in every nook and corner, ana .he
modern. clean whitewashed, conVeh-
lent stable is very marked. "hlee-
wash is an abomination TO the spider
ona is of inestimable value IN DAIRY
sanitation.
These are a few practical, everyday
noints which should be considered ny
every progressive dairyrnan.
The careful and scientific applica-
ton of fertilizers is Of vital import
ance to the dairyman. He should save
every particle of manure which Is re-
ceived from the dairy barn and his
floor should be SO constructed that'
with the use of absorbants, this con-
seryation may be made possible. The
great wheat raising districts OF the
west are coming to realize that the
constant removal of crops without the
application of fertilizers is slowly ana
surely depicting the soil.
For the dairy farmer the held OF
nrofit and usefulness is wonderful ana
the first necessary consideration is the
nroper care and housing OF thedairy
cows.
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