Show 4 FA N modern dairy barn by IV W J dryden farm editor this modern design Is extremely popular with dairy farmers who measure barn economy by years of 0 efficient service and who must consider labor costs of dairy flock management it meets the requirements m ants tor for utility and good design and withstands heavy wind loads typical of all modern gothic root roof types this dairy barn provides comparatively large mow space tree free from obstructions in considering the foundation and floors of a dairy barn the dinst instructions ru issued by the U S P public u b if c health service milk ordina ordinance ce should be followed the floors and gutters of such parts of all dairy barns in which cows are milked shall be constructed of concrete or other approved impervious and easily cleaned material provided that if the milk Is 0 1 ELEVATION to be pasteurized tight wood may be used shall be graded to drain properly and shall be kept kepi clean and in good repair no horses pigs fowl calves etc shall be permitted in parts of the barn used tor for milking concrete ranging in thickness from 6 to 12 inches for the various sized structures is the ideal ma berfal for or footings and foundation walls the broadened base of the foundation or the tooting footing should be from 12 to 20 inches wide the barn should be located about feet from the rear of the house the adjoining yards should be well drained in determining the size of the barn special attention should be given to the number of animals that can be sheltered and cared tor for com ort tort ably as well as to provide space for their feed the w width ath of the barn will average from 30 to 36 feet its length will depend upon size of herd as well as the slope of ground etc whether the animals should face out or in is a personal question IS SAS 11 southern pine type dairy barn when facing out only one cleaning a alley licy is required when facing in only one feeding alley is required sufficient and convenient equipment must be provided stairs ladders chutes lights drinking cups utter and feed ca carriers alers and milking machines have davd much to do with the saving in manpower and efficient operation of the barn ventilation Is most Impo important it furnishes fresh air regulates temperature pera ture and removes odors and moisture the barn should be built to maintain a temperature of 50 degrees F even with the windows or ventilators rs opened during the coldest of weather it is much easier to keep a dairy barn sanitary and also improve the appearance if it is completely ceilea inside or plywood may be used for this purpose four square feet of window glass per cow is desirable in the dairy barn except in cold climates even more window space can be provided the windows should be longer than they are wide in order that G I 1 adae r Z 0 1 ad C CL E VA T I 1 0 N FIN cow 10 iw I 1 sa s1 TAL is 0 ROOM CEO PEN 0 FEED ALLEY I 1 I 1 I 1 cow I 1 I 1 STA I 1 is CALF box STALL 4 LITTER 4 1 60 01 floor plan of dairy barn A N v outdoor water facilities should be provided the suns light will cover a greater floor area before starting construe construction tion on a dairy barn or any other farm structure the advice of 0 local building supply firm should be invited they are in a position to advise on availability ot of different types ot of material as well as the current prices the best dairy barn need not be the most expensive improper buying of building material may make a cheap and poor barn costly v U Z satisfactory type of dairy stable ventilation |