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Fifty thousand broilers! This 36x340-ft. building is on 200-acre farm of Paul Mathieu, near Lebanon, Conn. Capacity is 50,000 broilers, and 200,000 are raised and marketed yearly at 9K weeks by Mr. and Mrs. Mathieu, three children (Paula 8, Stella 12 and Robert 13), and one hired man. This design is easily adaptable to smaller Hocks by using multiples of 36x36-ft. basic unit. Bulk feed rooms in center of building (below) simplify feed handling with aid of cart suspended from overhead track. ALL-1' ( i Versatile structure* J<<r broilers or layers can be hidIf in variety of styles and w:n d c l`j Floor plan of single basic 36x36-ft unit provides space for such labor-saving features as automatic waterers and feeders. Result is larger flocks for volume production of eggs or broilers. by s. D. Coleman, Editor g O 'w 12 THE BUSINESS OF FARMING July-August, 1959 sent through courtesy of local dealer named o.. ,er Flexible-design poultryhouse is easily adaptable to any purpose For broilers For layers i * One story--gable roof Two stories--flat or shed roof PHOTOOfUVHY: JMKPK W. MOUTOK Single unit--two stories ! Multiple units UtPO S E POULT RVHOl SES 1 IF voc'nE lookinc for a poultrvhouse that will fit anv need, the new tvpes described T on these pages should fill the bill. They are designed on the simple principle <>t I repeating a basic unit of 36x36 feet. The design is equally good for broilers or lasers. You can build and equip the house for broilers and if future egg prices offer more profit opportunity, it's a simple matter to convert to layers. It's also adaptable for layers in cages or on slatted Hours or dropping pits. You can build it as one story, or two, or more if desired. More sec tions of the 36x36-ft. unit can be added as your business expands. To see the best examples of this flexible poultrvhouse. we contacted W. W. Irish, agricultural engineer, and William Aho, poultry specialist at the University of Con il necticut. They referred us to the tall, amiable county agent of New London Countv. W. Stanley Hale, who efficiently guided us on a tour of big poultry operations in the vicinity of historic Lebanon. On the broad and beautiful green of this town, the Colonial Army drilled during the Revolutionary War. We visited seven top-notch setups near Lebanon, and selected three which you'll see in this issue. Note at the end of this article how you can obtain free plans to build this poultryhouse to suit your requirements. 13 ", P 0 1 A ( POULTRYHOUSES continued Three thousand layers are housed in this 36xll0-ft. building on the Emil Rechlin farm. His feed room is located in end of building (left). dear your farm pond by spreading Ben Franklin Agricultural Gypsum over surface. Apply 15 lbs. per 1,000 cu. ft. of water, or 20 bags of gypsum per acre of water. Agricultural gypsum also improves drainage, supplies neutral calcium and sulphur for crops, and conserves nitrogen in manure. Floor plan of single basic 36x36-ft unit provides space for such labor-saving features as automatic waterers and feeders. Result is larger flocks for volume production of eggs or broilers. 14 V 0< [ V IG dt, J S IS E 1 Two type* of neats are used by Rechlin-- single (left) and community-type. Either type may be purchased, or built from plywood or USG Hardboard nailed to simple framing. Cooler chickens, faster growth and more profits resulted when J. D. Reinhardt of Vale, N. C., painted shingles on his modem broiler house with Te-toute Vinyl Exterior Paint. Use of a high light-reflective color resulted in an inside temperature 10 degrees cooler than outside in the shade. During previous summer, Reinhardt lost 500 broilers from heat prostration. Since application of the reflective paint, no birds have been lost from heat. Sunlight pours in through windows on south side to help keep litter dry around feeders and waterers. : Rz&c unitof36x36fL may be used : in. many combinations, two ofwhich are shown here HtATMfrPUKT-jJ" More on next page THE BUSINESS OF FARMING July-August, 1959 sent through courtesy of local dealer named on cover 1 by Isidore VVengloski in 38x200-ft. two-story him.stEach uf four large pens holds -3,500 birds. A 20x;35-ft. feed room in center contains 5xl0xl5-ft. bin that holds 10 tons, plus storage space for equipment. POULTRYHOUSES continued A family enterprise: Theresa Wengloski and the children--Joyce 6, Louise 7, and Paul 10--help with such chores as watering and feeding when chicks are small. Automation saves many hours daily as chickens grow. 16 V lG c ID Hanging feeder is filled from overhead pipe which is fed automatically from central feed room by auger. Feed flows by 3 gravity through vertical pipe to. round feeders. Day-old chicks are purchased, sold at nine weeki averaging around 4 lbs. House is empty four I days for cleaning before next batch arrives. : 1 Chicks an* protected by hovers heated by hot water in fin pipe along north wall. Hinged plywood hovers are raised to suit ueiglit of chick giusvlii. Feed for baby thicks is placed in small feeder lids. Temperature control is easier when walls are insul.iied with Red Top Insulating Wool batts, and walls ami limits are finished with fireproof Sheetbock gypsum walllm.ini Special design feature which helps assure comfort for chickens includes windows on south side to receive maximum winter sun, with overhang for summer shade. Screened vent at bottom and top of each floor (arrows) aids fresh air circulation. Asphalt shingles were used as siding by Wengloski to provide economical protection. Build the ALL-PURPOSE POULTRYHOUSE Ask your Business of Farming dealer for free Farm Building Plan No. BF 694, newest in his selection of construction aids. Below are listed this and other plans for structures to help you boost farm efficiency and profits. Check the plans needed and take the list to your lumber dealer named on the cover. I I All-Purpose Poultryhouse, No. BF 694 I I Post-Free Buildings, No. BF 692 I I Store-Easy Machine Shed, No. BF 372 I I Crib or Granary, No. BF 374 I I Cost-Cutting Cattle Bam, No. BF 376 I I Windowless Poultryhouse, No. BF 377 ~ I I Flexible Milking Parlor, No. BF 682 ^ I I 5 Low-Cost Shelters, No. BF 684 I ! 3 Hog Houses, No. BF 688 _ Cl THE BUSINESS OF FARMING July-August, 1959 sent through courtesy of local dealer named on cover 17 Reasons for remodel ing: the Clemons' five children--Cathy 10, Pat 18, teaching two-yearold JoAnn to walk, Johnny 18, and Bobby, 9--at new front entrance. BEFORE Big changes in small house are evident in photographs and plan (right) of Clemons farm house. New windows, front and back entrances, and pqm^^^^yicMed at left of u Twi^^^^^Mroorns and spa cious closets resulted from enclosing front porch. Gleaming white Glatex asbestos cement siding covers exterior walls, and contrasts with Tropic Green color of Texolite Vinyl Exterior Paint on concrete foundation. AFTER Making over an entire house is practical solution to Floridafamily's needs V As so often happens to youthful farm families, the J. E. Clemons \. of near High Springs, Fla., realized that a rapidly growing family of seven would no longer fit in, a house of only four rooms. Although their poultry and egg farm was becoming more profit able, the Clemons needed financial help for major home improve ments. They turned to Harlan R. Ellis, county supervisor of the Farmers Home Administration at Gainesville. He assisted in plan ning their remodeling, estimating costs, and in obtaining a home improvement loan. These are the structural improvements the Clemons made in their remarkable remodeling project: extended house by 3 ft. across front and enclosed porch for two new bed rooms; added bath and pantry in end of old kitchen; built an addi tion for a 14x20-ft. living room and 14xl6-ft. enclosed porch; replaced front and rear entrances; removed fireplace and window of former living room and installed squared archway between new living and dining areas. Well-planned remodeling is usually the most economical route to better farm living because it takes advantage of space and struc ture that already exist. The Clemons family found this to be true, and results like these are within your own reach. Ask vour Business of Fahmixc lumber dealer (named on cover of this issue) for help in planning your remodeling and for sources of credit. 1U?1 1 1 Vlllgc AVI o Nj CQ 18 THE BUSINESS OF FARMING July-August, 1959 sent through courtesy of local dealer named on cover Sparkling living room is in expanded portion of house. Jalousied windows (left) overlook cropland and pasture. The Clemons did much of their own remodeling, applying Sheetrock wallboard, Pehf-A-Tapk joint reinforcement, and paint ing with Tekoi.ite Sandrift on end wall (right). Fall Yellow color on other walls and ceiling. Dreamy bedroom for two young ladies formerly was an open front porch. The "beauty comer" gets the full treat ment. Date-age daughter, Pat, 18, uses it as dressing table (made of flush door, angle irons, dowel rod, and unfinished night stand), and Cathy, 10, likes to do home work here. Pin-up board is Insulation Board. USG Perfo rated Hardboard and Handy Hooks display dolls. Floor plan (above) shows original house in yellow. 19 MOST LIVING SPACE continued Farm office in comer of new living room is useful for both home and farm record work (above and left). Books are on 8-in. shelving supported by adjustable metal brackets. Desk of flush hollow-core door is supported by angle irons on wall, dowel rod, and file cabinet. USG Insulation Board edged with molding makes attractive pin-up board. Clemons' low-coet ponltryhoaue is of-pole-type construc tion. Flock of 16,000 White Leghorns produces 365 crates of eggs a day in peak laying season. Johnny helps his dad year-round with farm chores, and both have a sense of pride and accomplishment. PLAN-A-WALL KIT makes Built-ins a breeze new planning kit lets you visualize your rooms before you build or remodel. Simply mark on scaled paper the width and - height of rooms, and place cut-outs of doors, . windows; shelves, cabinets and closets against vthe simulated "walL" You'D get a real preview picture of how your room will look v-,';. after die real built-ins or. other conveniences h. . _ aieaddecLIt's fun; and the kit's free-- _ . simply; by asking your Business of Farming ; dealer named on. cover of this issue; His t: ?: i. `-'V- supply is limited. See him now! ''~Z . -v,*--'". - .V.V-^-r vtt_ v. _ ; .. V--_ - - data: HA1T.AJT B. ELLU, FAUau HOKS ADMDrzSTRATIOM DSCOSATUVO: CATS IV. PATTXAJON, JONAS 8ROTBXBS, JACXSONVILL.K PHOTOCSAPHTt USANTX, HVC. O 20 THE BUSINESS OF FARMING July-August, 1359 sent through courtesy of local dealer named on cover 7fi& Farm Carpenter -J Movable hog feeder Take this page to your Business of Farming lumber dealer for materials needed }t You can save work and step up income by self-feeding hogs from a portable feeder like the one shown on this page. It is easily built from stock materials. Simply follow the plans shown here, or ask your lumber dealer to build one for you. John Knickrehm, of Walcott, la., purchased this 165-bu. feeder from his Busi ness of Fakminc lumber dealer, Schneckloth Lumber Co. Knichrehm feeds 350 pigs for market each year. He likes this 7xl4-ft. feeder because it is easily moved with a tractor near feed supplies, to pasture areas or feed lots where needed. Each of the feeders will serve 180 pigs. A 2x8 plank, as shorni, converts it to a creep feeder. 1 i I 3 YOUR CUP-OUT PACE j 21 b IG ciO $ I...! CLIP FOR YOUR FILES driveway repair HOW TO REPAIR CONCRETE unken sections of ribbon drives can be raised with S a lever (Fig. 1). After raising, pack sand under neath. Heavier slabs that cannot be raised should be broken up. Remove larger pieces of rubble, then tamp remainder to form new base for new concrete. Your new slab should be four to six inches thick and poured level with existing slab. When repairing pot holes in concrete (Fig. 2), chisel away sides of hole until they are perpendicular clear down to gravel base. Use cold chisel and heavy hammer. Wear heavy work gloves and goggles for protection. Brush away rubble, then wet the hole. Pour new con crete while hole is still damp (be sure there is no stand ing water). Use a package mix and add only water; or start from scratch with one part cement to three parts sand and fine gravel mix. Strike off surface with straight edge and regroove if necessary (Fig. 3.). Brush lines with stiff broom or brush to match existing concrete. OVERFILL, THEN TAMP 'V' o' BLACK TOP PATCH MATERIAL CLEAN WITH STIFF BRUSH HOW TO PATCH ASPHALT hen patching pot holes and large cracks in us(ih.ilt Wdrives, cut loose material down to solid base I ig 4). Square sides of hole and cut walls verticallv. U i-l. with clear water and stiff brush; allow to drv thoroughh Fill hole and heap patching asphalt an inch or so il>"\, surface (Fig. 5); then tamp until level with tins. (Fig. 6). Cracks should be widened to take patch mat. i' Wash and drv cracks, then fill with patching usph.iit : tamp until level. Temperatures should be about lo best results. It you keep patch material warm I..' using, it will be more workable in application. First step in recoloring and resealing small ci.uk. bkicktop drive is to clean thoroughly with watci. \. >t scrub with stiff brush and scrape awav bad spots. \tt. : drive is drv, pour on sealer and spread with large " imhn squeegee (Fig. 7). Allow 8 hours for drying, ami u.ui ,t least 48 hours before driving on it. For this work am! .1! other maintenance needs of your home, consult \mu building supply dealer named on the cover. 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