A1.P8 Farm Buildings Pocketbook in Metric
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A1.P8 Farm Buildings Pocketbook in Metric
1,1 IHt: LlL fiRE RESE�r _H STATIO BOREHAI" WOOD rcRTS. � Pg FAR BUILDINGS NO." MINISTRY OF AG RICULTURE. HMSO 22p NET i. FISHERIES AND FOOD �IINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD FARM BUILDINGS POCKETBOOK IN METRIC Some usiful advice giving stolldardJ, dimenJions and dala in metric for those in/ewltd in the design offarm buildings LONDON HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE 1 97 I Fi,sl JJIlb/lJ/ud Jun.t 1960 \f,'rit uitrum 1971 rh, ,\ Imislry dots Iwl ntap' Tts/)(JIIsibi/tV'jor mry of lht /m'rOlt or Iradt odtntiummlr j"dlldtd il/ this p/lblicntion SON 11 241006 1 Foreword INDUSTRY is planning its programmes in readiness for the change· over to the metric s)':,lem in this country. In order that full benefit may be derived from lhi.<; change, many sectors arc taking the oppor tunity to standardize also developing a their products. The Construction industry is system of dimensional co-ordination for the horizontal spacing of structural zones and vertical dimensions so as to enable components to be used on site ,vithout modification. It is felt, therefore, that this metric version of the Pocket Book sening out the standards, dimensions and other data affecting the accommodation of livestock and storage of materials and products on the farm, will provide a useful guide to those interested in the design of farm buildin� and will facilitate comparision with the data given in the Imperial edition of the Pocket Book which ",'ill remain in issue until a completely revised metric edition can be prepared. Straight conversion of the Imperial data to the appropriate metric unit has not bcen applied in all instances. Instead I'egard has been paid to B.S. 4011 j 1966 Recommendations for the Co-ordination of Dimensions in Buildings; Basic Sizes for Uuilding Components and fUsemblies and B.S. 4330; 19 68 Recommendations for the Co ordination of Dimensions in Buildings: Controlling Dimensions. Recommendations which have resulted from consultatiom; with designers, manufacturers and users have also been taken into account. For convenience, details of the latter are set out in Appendix I while the conversion bctors uscd are given in Appendix 11 with Insulation details in .<\ppendix I l l . Changes in the layout of the Pocket Book have been purposely avoided in order to permit easy comparison with the Imperial edition. Compilation of this metrie version of the Pocket Book has been the ..,responsibility of the small Working Party comprised of Mr. P. G.1\1. Riding, FRICS,l\Ir. R. B. Sayee, FRieS, Mr. L. J. Williarns, FRIeS and Mr. K. S. Lycett, ARIBA, with 1\fr. G. Bryant, CBE, as its Secretary, which prepared the current Imperial edition. In its task the Working Party has been greatly assisted by members of the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service experienced in the .. . '" ) FOREWORO (colltinued) rC'qulfC:menls of the metric system staff. as well as others of the Ministry's To all those who have been concerned \\ith this wishes to record ils grateful thanks. task the Ministry A.J. LANCDON, Chief Surveyor. Agricultural Dtvelopm�lIt (Ind Advisory Sm'iCt �IIIHStry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food June 197' Con/enIs TH E Pocket Book is divided into self-contained sections for each class of livestock, crop storage and implement, fuel and \'Iorkshop requirements. These are sub-divided as necessary between types of livestock or other requiremf'ots as appropriate. In addition there are sections for Framed Structures and Drainag'c which may be applicable in other sections. The data for each section or sub-section IS arranged uniformly according to the following headings: Siting and Layout Basic Data Constructional Data-shell, floor, walls, roof Lighting-daylight, artificial Ventilation-natural, artificial \Valer requirements Internal drainage References are included at the cnd of each section to publications issued by the Ministry from which more detailed information is obtainable. The appendict:S include information generally applicable to farm buildings. , pog� SECTION I. TUE D A I R Y Cow Cow sheds Cow cubicles . • Yarded cows • • • �1ilking parlour 4 6 8 Dairy • Young stock up to six months old Bull pen . • .0 '4 .6 . SECTION 2. BEEP CATTLE Rearing . • Fattening v • .8 .8 (co1/1mlltd CONTENT SeCTION 3. IIP.:EP Lowla nd flocks • Upland flocks . Lambing pens . • 21 21 Ilandling and dipping 22 23 Shearing shed . 25 • • SECTION 4. PIGS Sow and boar pens Farrowing pens Rearing pcns ror sows and hllers Fallcning pens: (i) Baconers (ii) Heavy hogs • • • • • (iii) Porkers. 31 32 33 SECTION 5. POULTH. \' I DOMESTIC FOWL: Breeding stock Incubator house . Brooding and rearing: Laying birds Tablc birds (broilers, capons and roasters) • 2 TURKE \'s: Breeding stock Brooding, rearing and rattening 3 TABLE DUCKS: Breeding stock Brooding Rearing and rattening SECTION 6. C ROP STORAGE Grain Pot:ltoes : (i) Chilling houses (other than glasshouses) (ii) Ware stores . J:odder and bedding. Fertilizers (indoor and outdoor storage) 43 45 • -- (cQlltillued) CONTENTS vu SECTION 7. IMPLEMENTS, FUEL. A N D \'·ORKSIIOP t;ECTION 8 . FR;\MED STRUCTURES 73 SECTION g. D R.\INAGE Traditional Slurry • 75 76 • • \pprNDICES • ... ions I Con trolli ng dimen for agricultural and bu.ildings conversion factors cultural I I Metric II1 Insulation details IV Safety in farm buildings V Other useful information V I Publications • horti- Section The Dairy Cow I: COW SHEDS S I T I N G AND LAYOUT Longitudinal axis north/south. As close to fodder barn and other sources of food supply and bedding as conditions permit. B A S I C DATA ]'vlanger width back to front, 750-900 mm. Height of front kerb '50 mm maximum. Botlom of manger, at or near floor level. Height of back 750 mm above feeding passage floor level. Heat produced pcr 450 kg cow, per hr, 2 1[0-3376 kJ; moislUre 0'43 litre per hr. Straw bedding requirements 2-3 kg per cow per day. TABLE I Single range cow shed Double slandin,'l c.w '''' Large Small m Dung .Hinimum width of building Without Jetding passage lVith fuding passage m "' Length Width m m m 2' 150 0'900 I' 200 4'450 5'35° 2'050 0·900 I . 200 4' 3 00 5'200 1 ·975 0·900 , ·200 4.225 5.125 I . 525- >'600 Medium channel Minimum width if backwalk I ' 450- 1.525 1·375- 1.450 • F A R M B U I L D I N G S POCKETBOOK I N METRIC TABLE 2 Double range tow shed Doublt standmg Afmwlum 'I lLiJth Mllumum width 'I building cmlrt pIUS(ll(e Cow sl�e Lmgth m I " 525- Large , ,600 11 'idlh m 2:" 150 I' 525 I ' 375 Small I '450 With Without II"itlwut I1'ith dung dung fudmg fudmg channel chanl/tl plUsagt PlUsogt m m I " 200- 0'900 I' 1'450Medium DUllg chonntl 2"050 I '975 � 0'900 m m m 3'000 7'55° 9'350 3'000 7'400 9'200 3'000 7'25° 9'050 500 I' 200- I ' 500 1-200I' 500 CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shell Traditional or framed construction III piered cavily walls with pitched roof 2: ' 4 m to eavcs minimum, Floor Concrete, Consider insulating cow standing, Walls 2 75 mm with unventilated cavity_ RooI Asbestos sheets on timber pudins, portal frame or truss. Pitch 16-22t dcg, Consider need for insulation, TilE DAIRY COW 3 LIGHTING Da)'light Translucent roof sheets at -r. of floor area, wall windows at -..'� of floor area. Glass bricks or panels may be used. Artificial Waterproof fittings. i\fain area, 30 watts per m�; feeding passages 4 wallS per m� of floor area. For fluorescent lighting allow approximately one-third of this power mput. Position ligllls so that udder is not in shadow. VENTILATION Natl/ral Open boarded gable ends with 15-30 mm gaps and 100 mm sawn boards. Continuous open ridge. Bottom hung hopper windows with side cheeks. 100 mm diameter pipe in wall or equivalent, per pair of cows. Arlificial Not required. WA1'ER REQUIREMENTS DrinJ.ing Cows in lactation, 45-55 litres per day from drinking bowl. Dry cows, 35 litres per day from bowl or trough. Washing Down 25-40 litres per day. INTERNAL DRAINAGE COW standings, surface floor faU to heclstone from manger 40 mm. Dung channel cross faU 25 mm away from heclstonc. Passageway cross fall 65 mm for single range and 65 mm camber for double range. Heelstone 150-175 mm high. Step up from dung channel to passage way 50 mm. In the case of a centre cambered double range cow shed, this step may be omitted to ease mechanical scrapmg. FARM B U I L DINGS POCKET B O O K IN METRIC 4 Surface faU of cow shed floor along length of building, '5 mm per cow, to discharge outside. See Section 9 for drainage and farm effiucnt disposal. REFEREN C E FiJ\.cd ECluipmcnl I-CQwhOlLItS. of the Farm leanel cow CUBICLES S I T I N G AND LAYOUT Longitudinal axis preferably north 'south. Easy cow access to silage and as dose to fodder stores as conditions permit. Cubicles arc generally arranged in single or double parallel rows, and head to head or tail tail. separated by a solid concrete or 10 slattcd floor access passage, all within an enclosed building. TABLE 3 Cow Cubiclis Si;:.t tif stall Ji�'isjon ungfh Il'itllh b(llL'ttn dllisions //nght Lmgth abou hul.Jlone m m 2'050-2" 50 " 050-1" 75 m To 1'000-1' 150 mm within of fall heelstonc '50 of BASIC DATA Floor area, including feeding area, 6' 5-7' 5 Minimum m" per cow. width of solid passage ways behind hee1stone, 2 '4 Minimum width orslaued passage ways, 1 ·8 Cross passages 1·8-3 '0 m m. m. wide should be provided for every 20 cubicles. Allow 3-7 kg of sawdust, wood chippings or chopped Slraw bedding per cow per week. 5 TilE. DAIRY COW CONSTRU C T I O N A L DATA Shell Structural frame in suitable spans, 2 4-3 0 m eaves. See Section 8. Floor For bedded area hardcore, rammed earth or concrete; passage ways solid concrete, slats or pl'cfabricated metal mesh. Walls 225 mm brickwork or concrete blocks I 5-2 '4 m high; space above left open or clad with 100 mm sawn boards spaced with 5-20 mm gaps. Roof Asbestos sheets on timber purlins, portal frame or truss. Pitch 16-22t deg. Consider need for insulation. LIGHTING Daylight Translucent roof sheets, evenly distributed, h of Roor area for totally enclosed buildings or n of floor area for open sided or ended buildings. Artificial \Vaterproof fittings, 4 watts per mt of floor area. For fluorescent lighting allow approximately one·third of this power input. VENTILATION Natural Continuous open ridge. Upper part of walls open boarded in addition to gable ends or 450 mm gap bet'ween walls and eaves. Artificial Not required. 6 "ARM B U I I I>1NOS P O C KET800K IN METRIC WA'II R RlQ.UIREMI'NTS DrinJ.;nt! CoWS In lactation, 45-55 litres pcr day from troughs; dry CO\\'!, 35 litHos. All \\ '20 cm! pcr cow surface area of water in trough or I bowl per 10 beasb. 11'a.Jhlnt: doulI Standpipe with h e conneCllon. INTFRNAL DRAISAOE I!eIght of cubicle step above solid passage Ooor, 250 mm; height above slalt(.'<i floor about '50 mm. Len I passage noor preferable. Sce Section 9 for drainage and farm effiuenl disposal. YARDED C Oli' SITING A N D LAYOUT Longitudinal axis north-south for enclosed buildings; in part covered yards open area should face south or SOUlh-east bUI local condlllon� will determine design. feedmg area to be sited as close to fodder and bedding supplies as site <:ondilions permit. A loafing, or fceding area, if unco\eroo, may be ill the ratio i open 10 j covered, but ha)· and concentrate; should be fed under cover In unbedded area. The size' of a yard is determined by the length allotted for fee<img per beast and the deplil of the area behind allotted for bedding and Io.-lfing per beast. Consider fulure installation of mechanical feeding of silage, kale sugar beet lOps and wet grains. TABLE 4 Space rtquirnnmLlfor tows inyards L,mg Agt of animal btdtkd arta �m±E' , � I or cows "" btast g� '3 THE DAIRY COW 7 BASIC DATA !\linimum width of feeding passage for tractor and trailer access 2' 75 m, Depth of concreted feeding area: Single row: 3 'a m with 750 mm manger. Double row: (a) head to head, 3'0 m each row with 1'35 III manger between; (b) tail to tail, 4 ,8 m with 750 mm manger each side, Straw requirements depending on layout and stocking density range from 750-1 500 kg per cow per winter. CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shell Structural frame, mJll.mum span 9 'a m, eaves height 3'0 See Section 8. Ill, Floor desirable in a covered yard, Concrete feeding areas and open yards. Gradient of ramps to gateways not to exceed I in 10 if unavoidable. A hard surface is Walls 225 mm brickwork or concrete blocks I '4 m above maximum litter level. Minimum gate openjng 3.6 m. Roof Asbestos sheets on timber purlins, portal frame or truss, LIGHTING Daylight Translucent roof sheets evenly distributed h of floor area for totally enclosed buildings, Arlijirial \Vaterproof fittings, 4 watts per m2 of noor area. For fluorescent lighting allow approximately one·third of this power mput, o P A R M Bl"I L D I N G S P O C K E T B O O K I N M E T R I C Vl!.N T I L A T I O N Natural Continuous open ridge, Upper part of walls boarded in addition to gable ends or 450 mm open gap bel\\ cen walls and eaves. ArtifiCIal Not reqUIred. W A T E R R E Q. U I R t. M E N T S DrmJ..lIIg Cows in lactation, 45-55 litres per day. I),), cows, 35 litres pt"r day. Allow 20 cm'" per cow surface per 10 3f("3 of water in trough or I bowl Ixa-'Jts. Troughs, which should ha\'c good ovcrAow, should not Ix' sited in slrawed yards. Il'whmg dOli:" 25-40 IlIres per cla)-. Standpipe \\Jth hose connection. ISTI R N A L D R A I N A G I Not necessary 10 covered stra"oo yards. Sce Section 9 for dralllage and farm effluent disposal. Rt'.Fl R EN C F. fixed Equipment of the Farm Lt"aAct 22-Loost COI1'J. �IILKI;o.;G PARLO HOllsing of Dairy R S I T I N G A:>iO LAYOUT Aaess for cows 10 the milking parlour should be through a col· lectlllg yard and within easy reach or main yard and field access roarl ror summer milking. Tht" parlour may be detached, or atlached to the' main yard as site conditions permit. The dairy and concentrate stort" should be integrated with the parlour. Steps ror cows are prererable to ramps and should have about 150 mm rise and 600 mm treads. nsider holding pen with race I 2 III wide to crush at exit p."1r1our. Width or the crush 600 ..700 mm; the length 2· I m. ...\lIow I ·4 m' pcr cow in a collecting area. 9 THE D A I R Y COW TABLE 5 Afdkillg parlours Ab"GJI TaJUh", Chuu Hrrnn6bont 6 6 6 8-.6 3 3 3 ,�, 9 3 m mcludmg I '0 m end ero" pousag... 8'4 m indudlTlg a single. " m ,",ud cross passage 6 9-10'5 m 8 $t:l.ndings SUIIable fnr oue man and 16 Slandin� 1,,0 me:n No, of llandintl No, of pOints III To�l IIuidc IfilgW. of building �'8 Total width of building 6'9 m (side: to side) including 300 11Im e:xit p�"ge mLllimum 5' � m maximum (nose to ta,1 direClion) 5'1 mincludmg 1\';0 1 '0 m panag� eXII - J'a m (recording) Average: de:pw. of operator's pit 450 nun uep or levd i50 mm Clear minimum beadroom ovcr cow standing 2'0-�'3 �Iinimum widwof operators pit rn ifal operator's floor level �'O 3" , m 'm iSO mm �·o m ... m mcluding t"o �oo m m bre.....' r:,,1J I'� 750 m IIlm 2'0 m m CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shell Traditional construction in 225 mm brick or block work, or extension of structural frame, Consider loft or hoppered concentrate storage with minimum clearance of 2 'a m over cow standings, Floor Conerete, Raise cow standings or, where not practicable, sink operator's pit, Provide 100-150 Consider waterproofing floors mm and walls of pit. high kerb along edge of cow standing except for abreast type. Wall; 225 m brickwork or concretc blocks. llbaf Asbestos sheeting on timber purlins, portal frame or trun. 10 PARM BUILOINGS POCKETBOOK IN M E T R I C 1.IGlll rNG Do)/ight h of Ihe floor area. Framed windo\\:" glass bricksl or translucent roof lighlS. IIrtlficin/ 30 ".. ailS per rn' of floor arca. For fluorbcent lighting allow approximately onc·third of this power input. \FNTILA'TION lIopper opening light:.; alternativelYI fixed \,indo\\s with 50-75 mm deep \'enlllation :.loLs at sill le,"el or air bricks. Raise ridge '"entilatlon. Consider need for heatmg and mcchanical ventilation. W"\ll:.R REQUIREMENTS Allo\, 5- 10 litre" ptr day per cow for \\<bhing down walls and floon.. Supply of hot \,aler for udder \,.uhlllg or :opra}ing desirable. INTbRNAL ORAINAGE Hoor surface fall to outlCIS, I in '25. St'"c Sec..t ion 9 for drainage and farm eflluent di!>posal. R IPl.k[NC� fixed l�quipment of the Farm Leaflet 5-Tht JttlJ.mg Parlour. DAIRY SITING A N D l.AYOUT Attached 10 either milkinf{ parlour or cow:,hed with eas)" access to highw3)' sen'cd by a well construcu'(l f31"01 approach road. .hold · southern and westem :l:Opccts. Provide ample \\:r.1I space for filtin�"S. THE DAIRY COW 11 BASIC DATA Provide for a water heating unit and also water softening unit, where necessary. Amount ofwaler required to cool I litre of milk: Surface wale 3 litres: In chuT1/. cooling 3 ' 5 litres, Electric motor and vacuum pump may be wall mounted in a milking house, Separate accommodation should be provided for peLrol driven slandby engine. TABLE 6 Floor space requirements-IVholtsale (combined milk and washillg up room in normal dairy) Optimum si� Siu o/hod LCM than 20 cows , ungth Width m m 3'0 '2' 4 201040 cows 3'6-4''2 , 401060 cows 4,"8-5"4- 3,6 Over 60 cows 5"4-6"0 3 '6 ' , TABLE 7 (Floor space requirements-Retail) (combined milk room and washn unit) Siu ofhnd Optimum sius Ltngth Width Uss than 20 cows m m 3'6-4.2 3'0 20 to 40 cows 4"5-5·4- 3 '0 Over 40 cows 5"4-6"0 3 ,6 FAR!-I B U I L D I N G S POCKETBOOK IN METRIC 12 TABLE 8 Floor JPOU rtqUlfcmtnlJ/or I.onous itmu of daIry equipfflLrll Optimum si.:.ts T)pt of "'Ill wgth m II'rdth mm Hnght m Surfact: coolt:r, 4 churn unit I ' 83 6 .. - Churn 0'7' 330 - Boulinq: machin(': Larg<' 12 200 bottles Pf'r hour) �m.)1I (900 banks per hour) I' 53 0,6, 9'5 660 I I2 I 30 2' 54 760 740 - o-go 600 0' 76 Work tabk" Prdt:rabl)" cantl)(:\"«=rro from wall 1 . 20 600 - Boltlc washer: Large Smal l I '91 I 22 ago Refrign.ltmg Ulllt ro, bank: L-lfge Sma ll SLngk \\ '"'' With 'cc , '91 ,\SIHng trough • - 8go ' ' - I' 25 , '22 BULK MILK V A T S Various tH>es and designs available usual capacities ranging from 455-2 275litres, Appl""Oxirnate rangt: of dimensions and floor area required: Length I 5 39 In lVidtll 1 2 '"7m I/cighJ Floor aWl (allowing worJ.mg space) 09 '"7rn 8 .. -17" 7 rn' CONSTRU T I O N A L DATA Shd' Traditional conSlruction in 225 mm brick or block work, or as !ean·lo extension of rramed structllre. l\linimulIl height floor to ceiling 2 4 m. Consider additional height for dip stick in bulk milk vat. T H E DAIRY C O W Floor Concrete for dairies containing hulk milk vat. r..'retal grids set in concrete, 50 mm precasl concrete floor slabs, blue bricks or similar where churns are used. Walls 225 mm brickwork or concrete blocks rendered internally in cement and sand, or tiJcd 10 height not less than 1.7 m. Use coved internal angles. Provide one wide door, not less than 2'0 m, to admit bulk milk vat. Roef AsheslOS roofing sheets. Flat asbestos ceiling. L I G H T I NG Daylight Windows or glass bricks set III north wall. Glass area h of floor area. Artificial \\'aterproof fittings. 30 waIts per m� of floor area.. For fiuorescent lighting allow approximale1y one-third of this power inpul. VENTILATION Natural Hopper opening lighu in window frames. Alternatively 50-75 mill dee:p ventilation slot under fixed frame and glass brick areas. Air bricks. Artificial Not required. W A T E R R E Q. U I R E M E N T S Allow 45-70 litres of water per day. Supply hot water for washing. '4 PARM B U I L D I N G S POCKETBOOK I N M E T R I C INTPRNAL DRAINACE l'loor should have surface fall of I in 50 10 discharge outside. Sce Section9 for drainage and farm effluent disposal. REPER£NCF. Fixcd Equipmcnt of the Farm LeaAel 3-Form Dairies. YOUNG STOCK UP TO SIX �IONTHS OLD S I T I N G A N D LAYOUT Calves on a dairy farm should be housed separately from the cows but close 10 food preparation room. \\,here cows are suckled in beef rearing yards, a calf unit may form part of U1C housing for nursc cows. Double range enclosed calf houses should ha\'e north/south axis. Opcn single range units face south. T A B L E9 Sj)Q(t reqllirtmtnl,s!or )'Oung Jlo..:4 Itp kJ six months old Ag' Up to 14 days 14 dars up 10 3 months '1-6 months Aua fMr biast ' " mt O'go-I '44 O'go-I ·80 1 -80-'2' 34 B A S I C DATA Indi\'idual peru should be capable of con\'crsion into multiple units. Accommodation for older calves in open fronted monoplteh roofed shed facing soulh-east not less than 6 0 m deep and 2 1 rn high at open side with clad gate. In multiple suckling yards allow 7 47 m' per cow bedded area wiuI 0 '45-o'go rnS pcr calf in creep. -- '5 TilE D A I R Y COW CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shtll Traditional or framed COIl!)lfuction with brick cavity walls, with pitched roof 2 - 4 m to ea,"('S for enclosed calf houses. Floor Insulated connl:t(" with damp proof membrane under pens. Walls 275 brick, uO\entilated cavi t),. thermal insulation °C. rendered intern ally in Cl"m('nt and sand I 4 m high. nun I 7 \\' rn' Height afren di,isions I 0-1 -'2 m. Roof DOl!ble skin insulated asbestos roof. r'itch 16-2'2t deg. or false ceiling. Thermal insulation 1'1-1"4 \V/m' C. L I CIIT1NG Da)'light Framed windows with a glass area of ,la floor area for enclosed buildings. Artificial \Vatcrproof filtings. 10 waus per m! of floor area. For Auorescenl lighting allow approximately onc-third of this power input. VENTILATION Natural Bottom hung hopper window! fitted with side cheeks set near cei ling. For yards gable end ventilation with sinned boards. Outlet ventilation by ridge or shafu. Artificial �Iechanical venti lation, kg Iiv�weight. u'intn 40 m'/hr, W A T E R R E Q, U I R E M E N T S Allow IS-'2slitres per day, per calf. swnmer 90-1 80 m'/hr per 16 FARM B UI L D I N G S POCKETBOOK I N M E T R I C INT�U.NAL DRAINAGE Pen floo!"!, surface fall I In 20, to discharge into channel set III feedin� passage floor, 100 mm step between pen and feeding passage floor. <;et' Section 9 for drainage and farm effluent disposal. RCI'FlU:..N CF. rix d Equipment of the Farm Leaflet 23-The Housi"g olea/us. BULL PE� S I T I N O A N D LAYOUT CI�e to yards or cowshed and in sight of COW3, Open run to face south·easl. A service pen hanng an access for the bull from the run should form part of the layout, Build in safety measures for operator. Providc feeding facilities from out.)ide pen. BASIC DATA i\linimum size of pcn' l Sill wide x 3 6 III deep X 2'4 m to eavC$. i\lilllmum size of open rUIl .. 5 m wide 6 0 m deep X I 5 m high barriCl' walls. St"n:ice pen, o,erall internal length 3 3 In approximaleiy, Ov('rall internal \\ldth 1'2 m. Dimensions for ramps where fitted: overall length 1'7 m; width between ramps 600-775 111; height at lower end 500 mm and upper end 900 mm; width of trt"ad each side 225-300 mm. S.",PPTY OE\'ICES Built·in iron ring 111 wall below feeding hatch door level outside pen. Ovcrhead wire (for use when handling). Corner refuge or 300-350 mm wide escape gap in run wall. Gates and doors not less than I '2 m wide. TilE D A I R Y COW I 7 CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shell Traditional or framed conslruction III piered walls with pitched roof. J\linimum height to caves 2'4 m. Floor Rough finish and laid to fall. Concrete on damp proof membrane under pen only. 50 mm step between run and pen. Walls 225 mm picred brickwork or concrete blocks. \-\'alls of open run I at approximately 2'3 '2 m high between steel R.S.J's set vertically m centrcs, with 3 rows of steel tubular rails 50 mm diameter at top about 150 mm apart. Roof Corrugated asbestos with 14-16 deg. pitch. L I GI-IT I N G Daylight Translucent roof sheets -ili floor area of pen. Art[fficial One 150 watt bulb in pen. W A T E R REQUIREMENTS Allow 35-45 litres per day from drinking bowl set in concrete near to manger. INTERNAL DRAINAGE Floor surface fall I in 40 to outside gulley. See"seetion 9 for drainage and farm effiuenl disposal. REFERENCE Fixed Equipme.nt of the Farm LeaRet 16-The Bull Pen. Sectioll Beef Ca ttle 2: REARING cc (p. Section I. The Dairy Cow: Young stock up 10 six month.s old '4)· FATTENINC S I T I N G A N D I,AYOUT For opcn and semi-covered yards see 5e<:lion I . The Dairy Cow: Yarclcd co\\'� p. 6): this seCllon enc1l»ed yards. CO\"tT5 Fodder and beddmg supplies sited close to yard. Longitudinal axis north/south. TABLE 1 0 Fotttmng >'ards FInishing agt of sloe}. <) monuu .8 Floor Alang" spau ilf mm 1'1 m' • - ,\fa.nmutll slaUtd area Ta/DI strawtd Ad lib fudmg O'go-I '35 1'80-2'70 3'24-3'6g 100-150 , ·80 months OTID Q1ttJ Grain/ concmtratts/ si/agt - 45� 5'5 BASIC DATA !l.linimum width of feeding passage for tractor and trailer access 2·7rn. Consider fceding stock mechanically by means of conveyor or forage box. A slatted floor fet."CIing plalform may be used. A raised concrete area or kerb such front, \\ ill as railway sleept"r to manger retain bedding and reduce straw consumption. Consider hay racks. CoIUider handling pens with race to crush/weighbridge. ,8 BEEP CATTLE '9 Straw requirements depending on layout and stocking demity, ranges from 750-1 500 kg per beast per winter. Heat produced per 450 kg traditional beef beast per hr 2 110-3 165 kJ; moisture 0'2glitre per hr at looe approximately. Sturdy gates, fencing and troughs essential in yards for uncastrated bulls. Consider safety of personnel in handling. C O N STRUCTIONAL D A T A Shdl Structural frame nummutn span 9'0 m. Eavcs height 3'0 m. Sce Section 8. Floor A hard surface desirable in a coveroo yard. Concrete feeding areas and open yards. Gradient of ramps to gateways not to exceed I in 10 if unavoidable. is Walls 225 mm brickwork or concrete blocks 1'4 m above maximum litter level. Minimum gate opening, 3.6 m. Roof Asbestos sheets on timber purlins, portal frame or truss. LIGHT I N C Daylight Translucent roof sheets evenly distributed, f- of floor area for totally enclosed buildings. Artificial Waterproof filtings 4 walls per mt of Aoor area. For fluorescent light allow approximately one-third of Ihis power input. 20 FARM B U I L DINCS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC VFNTILATION Natural Continuous open ridge. Upper part of walls open boarded in addilion to gable ends or 450 mm open gap between walls and eaves. Artificial Not required. W A T E R REQUIREMENTS Water consumption 9 months, 25 litres per day; 18 months, 45 htres per day. Allow '20 cmt of water surface area per beast from troughs or 1 bo,d per 10 beasts. INTPRNAL DRAINACE �Iuck should be scraped from feedin't area into a gridded dung tank or dungstead. Alternatively, it may be trodden throu.'th a slattcd floor into a dung pit below. ee ection 9 for dra1l1age and farm effluent disposal. R f' F E R E N C E Fix d Equipment of the F:lTm Leaflet 50-Housing a/Calli,. Section 3: Sheep LOWLAND FLOCKS Elaborate housing unnecessary. An}' well ventilated building or even sheltered open yards will suffice. Floor space. 0'g-I'7 012 per ewe and lamb. Trough space, 300-375 mm. Consider Scandinavian type feeding boxes. Allow up to 4 litres water per day per ewe from drinking trough sited outside. Translucent roof lights on both slopes or slatted timber openings in wall and gable ends. Consider need for artificial lighting. Ventilation by open ridge, Yorkshire board roof, timber slats above dwarf wall or slaltcd gable ends. No special provision for internal drainage. Muck can be left under slats for two seasons. UPLAND FLOCKS SITING A N D LAYOUT Lamb wintering sheds should be sited on the hill in sheltered position with good access and water. Electricity if possible. Food store adjoining. BASIC DATA Floor space per lamb: Welsh mounlain, 0'4 m2 j Scotch Bkukface, 0'5 m2. Trough space 225-300 mm per lamb. Consider Scandinavian type feeding boxes. Swaledale, 0 '45 m2; CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shell Structural frame, minimum span 9'0 m. Eaves height, 2 '4-3 See Section 8. ' 0 m. , FIoo, Softwood slats 32 mm wide and 36 mm deep with preferable. ., J 5 mm gap FARM B U I LDINCS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC 22 !Valls �lctal sheeting, plywood, oil tempered hardboard, etc., to beigh t of goo- I 200 mm. Open cladding above. Roof Asbestos or metal sheeling, Limber and felt. L I G I I T I NG Daylighl One translucent roof sheet per bay. Artificial Waterproof filLing5. <1 watts �r ml of floor area. For fluorescent ligh ti ng allow approximately onc-third of this power input. VI NT I L A T I O N Natllral Air flow sufficicrll to prevcnt heat bUild up i.n shed. Open cladding with no ridge. Open ridge 225'-300 mm gap. Artificial Not required. WATER REQUIREMENTS 2 ' 5-4 ' 5 litres per day per lamb from drinking trough. INTeRNAL DRAINAGE Not required. REFERENCE Fixed Equipment of lhe Farm Leaflet L A AI B I N G 47-Shttp HOllsing. PE S Specia list building! not required. Pens of temporary construction can be set up In a ventilated building which affords protection from the weather. Pen sizes vary from I 200 X 750 mm 10 I 800 X I 200 mm. Pen ratio one to six ewes depending on management. S I I E, E r 23 H A N D L I NG A N D D I P P I N G SITINC AND LAYOUT Usually carried out in open, sheltered rrom wind. Good access ror sheep and vehicles. \Vater supply essential. Sheep Aow naturally up hill and away rrom buildings. Data below may need adjuSlment according to breed. TABLE I I Shup dip both Type of bath I S,"", Flock SIUfor 3SO Capacl/.7 (approx.) 775 "tm u)h,ch sUltabit Dip bath data: Width at bottom Width at lOp Depth or bath Depth or nuid Length at bouom Length at lOp . , 000 soo I 150 mm I , , , umg idru or abOL't 2 550 "� 300 8so 250 '00 '00 600 . I , 1 3 300 8So 250 '00 850 350 . Nou : Vary lhese dlmensJOru Ir IIppmg platform typc$ used. . . T A B L E. 1 2 Foot bath mm Length Width Depth Depth or Ruid Width betw«'D side boarding: Top Bottom 3 000 225--250 ' So 75-100 litrts mm 'SO 600 , Soo I 350 3 000 6 000 24 F A R M B U I LD I N G S P O C K E T B O O K I N M E T R I C TABLE 13 Plnj£/lcing (post and rail) Flock IJ/Jt 0/ 75 X 32 No. mm Lowland Upland 3 4 mm mm 8'5 1 050 rails Height Spacing data: BCIW{'{,11 ground and 1St rail iklw{'{'n I5l and 2nd rails iktw{'cn 2nd and 3rd rails lktw{'cn 3rd and 4lh rails ' '50 ' 75 '00 "5 75 '00 "5 - D A S I C DATA Two draining pens essential each holding to 0 '4 20-30 sheep. AJlo\" up m2 per sheep. Concrete floor surface fall, I in 50. Circular catching or forcing pen size. I ·8-2 ' 4 m radius. Catherin� and dispersal pellS o · 5--<> 6 m! per ewe. Short period holding pens, 0 '4 rn' per ewe. Shedding ,'ace, I ftnglh 3 ·<H5·0 m, width 350-450 mm; height 825- 050 mm. Exits from pens should be funnelled at Portable spraying equipment s i 45 deg. where possible. some limes used. C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA Earth floors to pens are common on dry soils; hardening can be done with slone, rubble, gravel or roughened concrete. Where fencing i s used the posts should be outside the pen. With sheep on both sides provide shoulder boards on posts. WATER REQUIREMENTS Allow 2 '5 lilres water per sheep for dipping baUl. --- 1 ------ SHEEP INTERNAL DRAINAGE 75-100 mm pipe fiued with plug {pens lOck) from bath to suitable disposal point in accordance with the requirements of the River or Local Authority. l\.linimurn size of soakaway, o · 7 mS, REFERENCE Fixed Equipment of lhe Farm Leaflet 1 4-SltuP Handling and Baths. PtrlS SHEARING SHED SITING A N D LAYOUT AJmost any building will suffice provided i t has sufficient height for hanging shearing equipment and is adjacent to buildings suitable for keeping the flock overnight. Good access for sheep and vehicles. Water and electricity supply desirable. Consider wool store. BASIC DATA Catching ptn Allow 1 · 8 In \\;dth and 2 ' 4 m length m front of shearers and adjoining holding area. Shearing area Allow 1 · 8 m v.ridth and 2 ' I m length per shearer. Sited against external wall with pophole exit by each shearer. Solid boarded floor. Holding orea Nlow 0 - 3--0 - 6 rn' per sheep_ Floor or gravel) solid board or softwood slats. LIGHTING Adequate lighting essential over shearing area. • VENTILATION Ensure adequate natural ventilation_ Section 4: Pigs SOW AND BOAR PENS SITING A N D LAYOUT Elaborate housing not required j barns and open fronted sheds having a south or south-easterly as�ct suffice. Boar pens should adjoin sow }'ard. B A S I C DATA Allow 2: 7-3 6 rot per sow 10 open yards including I 2: rn' of covered area. Boar l>ens 1 ·8 )( z '4 m with 7-9' 3 m open run. Individual sow fe�ers 500 mm wide )( I 75 m long and 450 mm trough space in addition. I ndividual sow stalls 600 mm wide 2: I m long. C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA Shtll Traditional or framed construction, caves height I '5-2 " 4 m. Floor Concrete. If strawedJ raised feeding platform. Walls Orick or concrete block. Minimum height of wnU, to open runs I . 2: m . Roof Asbatos or metal sheeting, timber and fclt. LIGIITING DQ)·fjght No special requiremenu. ArtifICial May be needed by stockman, VENTILATION No special requirements. .6 PIGS WATER REQUIREM ENTS In-pig sow, 4 · 5--9 litres per day from d rinking bowl; boar g utres per day, INTERNAL DRAINAGE Floor surface fall in open runs, I in 20 to outside gulley or dung stea d See Section 9 for drain age and farm effluent d isposa l . . FAR R O W I NG P E N S S I T I N G A N D LAYO UT i ber unjts in open fields, lightweight semI May be movable tm permanent timber structures under a barn roof, or specialized permanent buildings separated from fattening house. Long enclosed buildings nor th/south axis ; open frOllled types, south/east aspect. See Table 14 on p. 28. BASIC DATA Farro"'ing space 600 mm wide X 2 . 3-2 . 5 m long. Minimum creep space o · I m! per piglet. Minimum width 750 mm where creep fed ; height 6oQ-9oo mm Height of farrowing rails 225-250 mm above Roor and 300 mm . out from waU. Consider lid and lamp. CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shell Traditional or framed construction; prefabricated and sectional units. Floor Insulated concrete on damp proof membrane. Walls Insulated timber or 275 mm unventilated brick or concrete block cavity wall. Thermal insulation 1 . 70 W/ml °c. Roof Asbestos or metal sheeting, timber and fdt. Insulate by lining or false ceiling to 0·68 W/m2 °C. Vapour barrier. 28 F A R M B U I L D I N G S POCKETBOOK I N M E T R I C TABLE ' 4 Farrowing ptns Forro'fllng pens O�eroll un.l sJze , '" I� Yearly Sow/Pui rollO d�tfld,ng on monogVTl01t !Orro....ing - 3x 1 S rn - - 10- '" .... . - 3x 1 Totolly enclosed j,xed 10rrowlng unit I S rn 10rrowing 2 4 >. J 3 S m - 4-r 2 4 x 1 6Sm Totolly enciostd rtmO\IQble farrowing unit 3 ,- lorrowing 2 · 7 x l-Sm 4- r - SemI-open juwj forroNlnq unIt 2 7 I-Srn PIGS 29 LIGHTING Daylight Hopper type \\'lndows or glass bricks in wall at 10 of floor area. Artificial 4 watts per m2 of floor area. For fluorescent lighting allow approximately one·third of this power input. Infra red lamp ror creep. Consider also need for space heating to maintain temperature in vcry cold weather. Tempcralure of creep 24-27° C and not less than 1 6'C al floor level. VENTILATION Natural Sufficient for small farrowing units up to five pcns. Larger units may need mechanical ventilation. Artificial Mechanical ventilation 0 · 3 rn' per min. per sow and litter m winter and I . 5-2 . 0 m' pcr min. in summer. WATER R E Q U I R E M E N T S Sow, 1 8-23 litres per day from drinking bowl situated in exercise area. Piglets) 4-5 weeks old, 4 · 5 litres per day either by drip feed or trough away from creep. INTERNAL DRAINAGE Floor surface fall, I in 20 to outside gtllley. See Section 9 for drainage and farm effluent disposal. R E A R I N G PENS FOR SOWS AND LITTERS SITING A N D LAYOUT May be movable timber units in open fields, lightweight semi· permanent timber structures under a barn roof, or specialized permanent buildings separated from fattening house. Long enclosed buildings north/south aXlSj open fronted types, south·east aspect. 30 P A R M B U I L D I N GS P O C K E T B O O K I N M E T R I C BASIC DATA Space requirement per pig, 8- 1 0 weeks old, 0 65 rn'. CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shdl Traditional or framed construction, prefabricated and sectional UllIts. Floor Consolidated nibble or concrCI,e. Walls Brick or concrete block, metal protected timber, corrugated metal, I ' 4 m high with cladding above on exposed sides. Roof Asbestos, corrugated metal, or boards and fel ! . LIGHTINO Daylight No special requirements but adequate for inspection. Artificial �tay be needed by stockman. VENTILATION Natural Normally provided by unencl05ed sides. Artificial Not normally required. W A T E R R E Q. U I R E M E N T S 4 ' 5 litres per pig per day fTOm water bowls away fTOm bedded area. INTERNAL DRAINAGE Floor surface falls, I i n '5. See Section 9 for drainage and fann effluent disposal. I _ �_ _ 3' PIGS F A T T E N I N G PENS (il B A G O NERS SITING AND LAYOUT Easy access 10 farm road and loading ramp. Long totally enclosed buildings north/south axis. For disease control purposes consider restricting number of pigs to 250 per UOlt. BASIC DATA The basic unit s i ;\ double range house. I t may have the dunging areas centrally or 011 either side. It may have a central feeding and/or cross-feeding passages or catwalk. Lying area, 0 55 m� per pig. Dunging area o · 325 m� per pig on solid floor or 0 ' 2 m: per pig on slaued Roof. Optimum width of lying area behind trough, 1 · 8 m. No. of pigs per pen, 10-20 depending on design of piggery. Width of main feeding passage, 1 ' 2 m. Trough length per pig 300 mm ; overall width of trough, 300-400 mm. Heat produced per 450 kg of pig (5/90 kg piglets) per hour. 3 165-4 220 kJ; moisture approximately 0 ' 3 litres per pig at 1 0"C. C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA Shell Traditional or framed construction, prefabricated units. Fl.., Concrete on damp proof membrane. Insulate lying area. Concrete or metal slats over dunging areas. Walls Insulated timber or 275 mm unventilated brick or concrete block cavity wall. Thermal insulation I ' 70 \V/m: °C. 3 '2 FARM nUfLDI NGS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC Ro'!! Asbestos or metal si1eeling, timber and felt. Insulate by lining or false ceiling to 0 - 68 \V/m� °C with vapour barrier. L I C II T I N C 4 watts per m' of Roor area. For nuorescent lighting allow approximately one-third of this power input. ubdued lighting for lying area; brighter lighting for dunging areas. V E N T I LA T I O N Natural For small intcnsivc houses, windows, doors and roof ventilators supplemented by an extraction fan ue sufficient. Large specialist enclosed structures require mechanical ventilation system. Temperature at floor level not less than 16�C. Artificial l\lcchanical ventilation. Avcrage : wint«, 0 ' 003 Sl/1l1mtr, 0 ' 0 1 rn' per min. per kg livewcight. ' Ill per mm, WATER REQUIREMENTS 4 5-9 litres per pig per day from water bowls or nipples situated in dunging passage. INTERNAL D R A INAGE Floor surface fall, I in 15. Sce Section 9 for drainage and farm effluent disposal. Siting and layout as for Bacom::rs. Lying area, o · 75 Ill! per pig. Trough length 400 mm per pig or '2'25 mm if ad lib feeding. '20-30 pigs per pen. Constructional and other data as for Baconers, Ste (i) above. 33 PICS Siting and layout as for Baconers. Porkers may also be housed in yards in gTOups of 20 or more allowing 1 0 m2 per porker. Trough length 275-300 mm per pig or 225 Constructional and other data as mm if ad lib feeding. for Baconcrs, ue (i) above. REFERENce Bulletin l OO-Housing the Pig (in preparation). Fixed Equipment of the Farm Leaflets 46-P1g Fins/ling i Housu and 51-Housing tht Sow mId Litter. (Revisions in preparation.) , SectiOIl 5: Poultry I . D O � I E S T I C FOWL BREEDING TOGK Folds or other movable uniLS or hOUSOi with part wire and part litter 000 may be used. Wire or slats should not exceed one.third of lotal floor area. Sheltered well drained site preferably away from hatchery. Avoid risk of nuisance by smell. \\'01lcr 5uppl), essential; electricity desirable. Constructional and other data as for brooding and rearing stock, see p. 36. INCUBATOR HO USE S I T I N O A N D LAYOUT ited for proper supervision hut away from other poultry. Near to paved road for vehicular acces.s. A!Jow for vchicle turning space. Allow for egg reception room j fumigating, traying and storage room ; hatching, sexing, packing and dc:spatdl rooms in that sequence; also for drstnlclor. Water supply and electricity essential. D A S I C DATA AJlow 5 7 ml for each I 000 egg incubator capacity. Minimum height of building 3 m. Floor space for ' 200 cabinet incubator, 3 · 6 X 1 · 8 m ; typical walk·in incubator, about 5 ' 7 ml with minimum ceiling height 2 ' 5 m. Allow minimum space of , 'B m between incubators for tray loading, and 600 mm between incubator and wall. Room temperature, except for egg reception and fumigating, '5-21 C. Relative humidity, 60-70 per cent. Optimum temperature for hatching eggs, 38 C. Relative humidity, 85 per cent. Hatching period for chicks, 2 J da)'3. Allow for gas, oil or solid fuel central heating s)'3tem, or electric he�Hing. Consider need for stand·by generator. 34 35 POULTRY CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shdl Traditional masonry sectional unit. type structure or timber prefabricated Floor Concrete on damp proof membrane with durable hygienic finish. Walls 275 mm unventilated brick or concrete block cavity wall, insulated timber faced with asbestos or waterpro ofed plywood sheet. Thermal insulation I ·02 W/m� DC. Roof Double skin asbestos, ro ofing fell on timber, tiles or slates. Pitch, IQ-35 deg. Thermal insulation 0 ·68 W/ml DC. LIGHTING Daylight From n orth side of building only, hopper type windo -vs or glass ... bricks, -h floor area. Hatching r o om usually windowless. Artificial Pendant lights or fluorescent tubes. VENTILATION Natural Usually baffled low down aIr inlets, chimney controlled outlets in ceiling. , Artificial Individual fans, particularly in specialist buildings. 36 P A R M D t.; I l .. D I N O S P O C K P T 8 0 0 K I N M E T R I C W A T r R R E Q,t: I R E \l E S T S Supply required in all rooms. Cleansing' rooms also reqUIre hot wal('r :mpply. I N T f' R N A L D R A I NA O I Floors laid 10 falls. B R O O D I VG AND R E A R ING S I T I N G A N D LAYOl'T Intensi\'(' 5p�tems require large fj,rd !llrUClures, o:tensi"c s�lems movable folds. Sheiterro site .ma)' from other poultry but near to good farm road. \\ aler :.upply and electricity CS$enlial. TABLe 15 pau r�quir""mtJ I)" bird Ag� of bm/ S}IlmI BaItH), 0' tier brooder and cooling: c:u;e Floor rfaring on litter Part wire 0' slatted r('il nnq 000' m' m' m' 0'015 0 ' 025 0'09 0 ' 09 0 ' 09-0 ' 1 4 0 ' 1 8 0 '28 0'015 0'09 0'09-0 ' 1 4 16 Food trough .spa(t p" 'I'! U�tl..s 100 thicks rro"gn Itl'!gth m 3 36 7-12 13 16 - u:td.s ..-8 w�ds TABLE Aft of d"d.l 9-I 6 0--1 Itvtks " 4 3, 6 5" 6' , 37 POULTRY TAnLE 1 7 Brooder temperatllres Age of chicks in weeks Day old- I H '-3 BASIC DATA Room temperature 0-6 weeks, 15-18 C. Relative humidity, 65-70 per cent. Birds start to perch at 4-6 weeks. Perc:hcs 300 mm away from wall and al 300 mm spacing. CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shell Timber framed folds and prefabricated sectional buildings. Consider movable houses on concrete base. Floor Concrete, rammed chalk or earth with lincr, wood shavings, wheat cavings, sand, peat moss, chaffed straw or sawdust. Wall! Plywood sheets, matched boarding or shiplap board. Thermal insulation I ' 70 W/m2 QC. Roof Plywood, compressed straw slabs, boards covered wilh fel t or corrugated asbestos sheeting insulated to 1 ' 1 3 W/m! QC. LIGHTING DO)'light Opening lights other than in windowless house. Artificial 40 watt bulbs spaced 3 m apart at height of 2 ' I m with time control switch and dimm ing device. 38 P A R M 8UILDI NGS POCKET800K I N METRIC Vl'.. N 1 1 L A T I O N Aut/Jral Opcnin'l: lights or adjustable baffied air inJets at I 250 mml per bird ; lI'lSulaled timber chimneys or ridge vellliJauon. Artifiriol "'Iulli-speed fans in roof. W\TE R R E Q.li I R E \I E N T S One water point per 1 00 birds. INTPRNAL DRAINAGE Not required. LA HNC BIRDS S I T I N G A N D LAYOUT Near 10 farm homestead and good road. Longitudinal axis norlh/south but with outside runs south-east. Waler supply and electricity essential. nsider egg room, 9 ml per 1 ,000 birds. Allow for future extensions and adaptions. 18 Af",imum boUny cagt si(.u TABLE Ty", Single: Double Treble: I IridIn Drptn Hright mm mm mm 300 400 500 ,"0 430 430 . .50 450 .50 39 POULTRY TABLE 1 9 Space rtquirmuntfor birds in cages ' · 2 m widt bl«1u along howt Houst 7 " B m Wldt Three doublt 3 tIt( blocks ffowt S · 4 111 u"idt Two double 3 tin' blocks IDl rEL 'ffi � l.!..J I Cagu Birds 54 7' 7' 90 90 54 ,08 7' ' 44 90 ,80 54 ,6 , 7' ,,6 90 '70 36 54 36 7' 36 ,08 36 I �� ...... n"dJ BlrdJ Birds Howt 1 2 " o m u"ldt Fire double 3 tin' bloclu Cagu Cages Cages Howt g · 6 m widt FouT double 3 tIt( bloclu Onc bird per 300 mm cage : Per goo mm length orhouse Two birds per 400 mm cage : Per ' · 2 m length orhouse Three birds pc 500 mm cage : Per , · s rn length of house Nok : Allow I · 5 m passage at each end or building. BASle DATA Birds come into lay at 4-5 months old" In battery house allow gangways 1 " 0 m between cages and 1 · 5 m at ends. Allow 0 " 28 mt per bird on deep lilter or minimum of 0 " 2 3 m2 where up to one�third of floor area is wired or statted. Temperature oftaying house, IQ-1 6°C. Relative humidity, 65-70 per cent. 40 FARM n U I L D I N C S J> O C K E T B O O K I N M E T R I C Heal produced per 45 kg livcweight per hour, 950 kJ ; moisture approximately a · ' litre at constant temperature in range 1 3 - 1 6�C. Egg box size, 320 X 3 1 0 X 3 1 0 mm to hold approximately ISo eggs. C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA Shel1 Prefabricated sectional units, structural frame, brick or concrete blocks. Eavcs hcit;ht, ballery house 2 1-2' 7 m, deep litter house 1 '5-1 . 8 Ill. Floors Concrete on damp proof membrane for battery house. Concrcte, bare earth with or \\ithOlll wire or slatted floors not exceeding one-tJ1ird of total area for deep liner. Wa lls Prefabricatcd timber scctions lincd internally with plY'vood and asbestos sheets. Alternatively, brick and concrete blocks. Thermal insulation 1 '70 W/m" °C. Roof Double skin insulated asbcstos, compressed straw slabs or boards Thermal insulation insulated and covered with roofing felt. 1 ' 1 3 W/m' °C. LICHTINC DOJ'light -1-0 Ooor area with opening lights for both battery and deep litter houses. Artificial Battery house, Go-watt bulbs spaced 3 . 6-4 . 67 m along passage ways and controlled by time switch. Decp litter house, 60-75 watts per 1 8 · 58 m! of floor area with time control switch and dimming device. 4' POULTRY VENTILATION Natural Open \\indows, 0 2 m� per 100 birds. Artificial Fan units in walls or roor, 0 " m� per min. per kg liveweight. V·lATER R E Q U I R E M E N T S 20-30 litres per 100 birds daily. INTERNAL DRAINAGP Concrete floors laid to ralls. Battery houses may require channel for drinking trough overAow. TABLE BIRDS (Broil"!, capons and roast"s) SITJNG A N D LAYOUT Near to good rarm access road and rood supply. Longitudinal axis north/south. Away rrom trees, high buildings, flashing lights and sources or noise. Apart from other pouhry for disease control. Minimum space between units 7 ' 5 III or double the \\ idth of house. Consider future expansion. TABLE 2 0 Space requirrmentsJor broiler!, capons and roasters Item Floor area per bird: Broilers " 5-2 ' 0 kg liveweight Capons and roasters 2 ' 25-2' 75 kg Ij\'e , weight Feeding spaee per 100 birds, broilers, capons and roasters: 1-3 weeks 4-6 weeks 7-12 weeks Spou requirement m' 0·09 42 PARM BUILDINGS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC BASIC DATA Throughput chick to finished product: 8roil"J 00--70 days, '2 3/conversion rate. Capons and roo.Ji"S 8.1- 1 1 '2 daYS1 3 5/conversion rate. Optimum house size for intensive broiler production 5-7 000 birds, capons and roasters '2 500 birds, or less if grown to 1 6 weeks or more. J louse temperature for mature birds 16 C. Rclallve humidity 65-70 per cent. C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA Sh,1I Economic span 1 '2 0 m in prefabricated uniu on dwarf walls or traditional construction. l\lmimum eaves height I "5 m. Floor Concrete on damp proof membrane. H'o/u Prefabricated timber sections lined internally with plywood and asbestos sheeu. Alternatively, brick and concrete blocks. Thermal insulation t "70 \V/rot C. Roof J) uble skin insulated asbestos, compressed straw slabs or boards insulated and covered \\ ith roofing felt. Thermal insulation 1 · 1 3 \V/ml C. LIGIITING Dayltght Not required. Artificial 40 wall bulbs spaced 3 III apart '2 m above floor. V I! N T I I.ATION Natural Minimum area 0 " , 8 ml per 100 birds, baffled and controlled at caves level and gable end. Ventilated ridge or timber chimney outlet. POULTRY 43 ArtificIal Balanced duct extraction operated on time/temperature control at the rale of 0·62 m' per min. per kg Iiveweight. WATER REQUIREMENTS litres per 100 birds per day at 10 weeks. AJlow 6oo-goo mm drinking space per 100 birds. 13 INTERNAL DRAINAGE Floors to fall for washing down. 2 . TURKEYS BREEDING STOCK S I T I N G AND LAYOUT Sheltered well·drained site preferably away from hatchery and near to good farm road. Open.fronted sheds, south-easterly aspect. Avoid risk of nuisance by smell. Water supply essential, electricity desirable. BASIC DATA Floor space for flock mating system, o ' 5-0 '9 m2 per bird, according to breed, divided up into pen sizes of about 30 birds each. Movable fold units 6 ' 0 X 1 -5 m per pen ( 1 0 hens, I stag). Nest box site 450 X 450 X 600 mm high per 2 to 3 hens. Provide broody coops in the ratio of 5-10 per cent of breeders. CONSTRUCTIONAL D A T A Shtll Prefabricated or rough timber or pole frame construction, suitably proofed against foxes. FIoM Concrete, rammed chalk, or earth-topped, with litter of wood shavings, wheat cavings, sand, peat moss, chaffed wheat or sawdust. Houses with part wire and parI litter floors may be used. Wire or slats should not exceed one-third of total floor area. r.\RM O l ; l L D I N G S P O C J.i: E T O O O J.i: IN \lFTRIC 41 fI101iJ Wire n tlmg, rough limbl"r boards, conCfete block.. or corrugated Iron. lloof Timber frame, corrugated iron, board«l. and felled, felt sandwiched bch\ ecn Wife ncuing. �ll1lllnum pitch 18 dcg. Insulation may be required for winter slocking. LIGII T I N C Do)llght No special reqll1femeflL-i. Artificial I JuOI(�ccnt tubt-os to provide c\'cn Jig-hlinK. conllollC'd b)' sekCtlH' �wllchmg and lime �wllch. l\lay be nt'cdrd by <,Iockman and 3!i .1 deterrent 10 foxe;. VENTILATION Natural Reasonable air f10\\ sufficient. Artificial Not required. WATLR REQ.U I R P " t:. N T S 55 10 70 litres dally from movable Iroll).':h per 100 tud.C')'S. Avoid water spillage on floor. I N T .. RNAL DRAINAGE No special requirement-., J _ _ _ _ _ - 45 POULTRY B R O O D /XC, REAR/NC AND FA TTEN/NC S I T I N G A N D LAYOUT Specialist buildings not always required, fully covered rough timber structures are suitable. Site near to farm access road and food store, and away from noisc. Long open-sided sheds have south/south-easterly aspect. Drinking water and electricity essential. Avoid risk of nuisance by smell. H A S I C DATA Optimum temperature for hatching egb'S 38 C. Relative humidity 85 per cenl. Hatching period 28 days. Poults can be raised in tier brooders from hatching up 10 three weeks old, or alternatively, on floors. Young poults reared in groups of up to 350 birds. Turkey cgg5 weigh 70 to 100 g according to breed. TABLE 2 1 Space rtquirlmtntjor tllrkeys Fuding SPIlCl Floor spau ptr bird m' Ag' in u:uks 0 -, 5-8 9- 16 IIge in wub 0 ' ''9 0 · 14 0 · 37 0 . 46 ovc:r ,6 Fudl1lg trough m nm' 100 birds 3,6 7 '3 7'3 7 '3 0-, 5-8 9-16 over ,6 } Tubular Judas m run' t 000 birds 6'0 7 '5 Allow 50 mm per bird C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA Shdl Prefabricated or rough timber frame construction, suitably proofed amst 5g4 m a . foxes. X Approximate size of turkey verandah 1 · 5 m with floor 600 mm above ground. Eaves height above ground t · 8 m. buildings 46 PARM B U I L D I N Q S POCKETBOOK I N METRIC l1'alls Wirc netting and corrugated iron sheets. Open boards or rails [or verandahs. Roef Timber frame, corrugated iron, boarded and felted, felt sand· wiched bc:1\\een wire netting. f.,llOimum pitch 1 8 dcg. I nsulation may be requirro for winter stocking. LIGHTING Do)'IIght No special requirements. Artificial �Iay be needed by specialist breeders, stockman and as a deterrent to foxo. VFNTILATION .Natural Rc:a.sonable atr flow sufficient. Artljcial Not required. WATPR REQUIREMENTS 55-70 litres daily per 100 adult turkeys from movable trough. S lilrrs per day per 100 pouil.s at one week old, 1 2 litres per 100 poult.s at 3 weeks old. Avoid water spillage on floor. I N T E R N A L D R A I N AG E No special requirements. 3. T A B L E 0 CKS BREEDING STOCK Houses with wire or littered floors may be used, usually with access to outdoor range. Wdl drained aod shdtered site preferable, away from hatchery. Water supply essential, dectricity desirable. DMic structural requiremenu as for I . Domestic Fowl, Laying Birds, omitting slatted floon. &e p. 38. 47 POULTRY BROODING Intensive systems require large fixed structures. Sheltered site away from ducks of other ages and other poultry. Avoid flashing lights. Basic structural requirements as for I . Domestic Fowl, Laying Birds (deep litter house) but concrete floors essential. See p. Temperature under brooder 38 32-35°C. REARING A ND FA TTENING At 3-4 weeks of age simple shelter necessary for first few days only. Thereafter housing is not required. Stocking rate 5 000 birds per hectare, divided into pens of 200-250 by a wire fence 600 mm high. Liberal supply of water essential at all times. Artificial Light may be needed by stockman and as a deterrent to foxes. Ducks killed at 0 weeks. TABLE 2 2 Space requirtmnlLsfor table ducks A.Kt on w"b 0-, 4-8 Floor spau ptr bird in - - - - Concrttt Wire 0'07 m' 0-09 on range Fttding trough ltngth in m per 100 ducb 5-5 1 '2 " '2 REFERENCE Fixed Equipment of the Farm Leaflet BulJetin Bulletin Bulletin 3 1-Thl Broiler House. 54-The Rtan'ng ojChicktns. 56--Poultry Housing and Enuironment, I 52-Intmriue Poultry Ma1logtmtntjor Egg Produclion. Section 6: Crop Storage GRA I N S I T I l"O O A N D L A Y O U T Near IQ go<Xl farm access road with ample turning space, and 10 3-phase electric supply service. Plan for future increase i n yields and alternative methods of storage and handling. Avoid steeply sloping sites if pos�ib1e and ground of low bearing capaCIty. Longitudinal axis SQUtlH\cst 'north-cast for through draught. Buildings should be bird and \iermin proof. Eliminate voids In \\ hich insect miles breed. Access doorways to buildings used by bulk transporters may need to be 4 ' 2 m high. TABLE 23 Weights and mtllSUrtS Commodity \\ h('at Rarity Oa� R)'c �Iaizc I'cas Ikan, LinS(:cd kg �' m- m' per tontIL 735 705 ' '3 ' . 705 753 7S5 8' 3 705 ' . ' '3 ' '3 5'3 ' ' '9 ' ' .. ' 4 ' 9 4 CROP STORAGE TABLE 2 4 Floor storage and level copacity/or looS/' grain in tonnes per 4 " 8 m standard bay in/ramed structure Commodity Wheat Barley m3 per tonne , "3 I"4 Hdght slored Span in ' m 'm 3m ' m 44 66 87 99 "0 '3' '47 ' 59 .. m: 6"0 7"8 9"0 10"8 12"0 1 3 " '2 1 4" 4 " 58 66 80 B8 9B ,06 '9 33 40 44 49 53 'm 3m 63 84 93 " ,8 3' 37 4' 45 49 56 6, 7. 8, 90 98 '" "3 135 '47 TABLE 2 5 Heaped grain Capacity per bay in tonnes additional to Table 24 Wheat Span in m � Barley � A11Tltt". � 6"0 ,6 8 '5 7 7"8 ,6 '3 '4 " 9" 0 35 ,8 33 ,6 10"8 50 '5 46 '3 12"0 6, 3' 58 '9 13"2 76 38 70 35 1\1."4 90 45 84 4' Note .- Grain must not be heaped unless the supporting walls are designed to withstand the additional load" TABLE 2 6 Soft loading agairut 225 s,-.'V -/ rn,y"ml pI'"� " lutl " " ' 4 mm rtlnforud brick uallsfor rtlcnmng grain (a) Level Grain " , ' , '" , . '$ 3 . , > • • ., 4 ' hll"IJU • e ,. . "" 'f c o - D..... "-"(..... ,,,..r.tnN1!l (D) .u 1/.1 r"fm" 'P«'tW (VS) D VS D VS I'S D VS D D I'S D D vs VS D D rs D I'S I'S IX,u. ./"... .,....., MMll '" " � • o • 4 ,� 4 n, 4 n, 4 '''' 4 0', 4 n, 4 '" • '''' 4 " 4 '50 4 , '50 , • n, 4 ' ''' 4 " 0 4 . . . . . " , '50 , '50 , , '50 , , , " , , " " , ,,0 " " , " , " , " , , " , " " ," 4 '''' • " 4 " " ," , ,� , '" , '50 , , , ' , n, , '''' , '50 , " " " 4 , n, , ' ''' , -,... .,.., " , " 0', , '''' , '''' , " , ,'0 , ' ''' , " , " , " " " � , o n � .. , z o .... , . . " , . . , " , ,,0 4 . , , . . . ,,0 4 '50 • '50 " " " , " " , " , N" ,: Doned liDe indicate. limit for F1cttoru; loOlid line that (or £n'IO�'lOtr common", RCIn(orClDtr W'fct 'Cl .0 mm from CIIch facc. .. • o o " - z • " .. • n 2 6-tontillutd rtinforctd brick wallsfor rttail/ing grain TABLE Saft loading agairul 225 mm (b) SpIlO'W of ",rV·"d /,..,J Or J,ul It..IlTUJfJ ... " , a ," , Heaped Grain , 0 ,', 3" " 4 ' , ' , " - Dr."..," of 1I0"(Onlll1 rt."r...."mm/ (Dj .,.d ./J _1�1I1 J/'M'''' (VS) D D VS VS D VS D I'S D VS D I'S D VS D VS D I'S D VS '" ".". • - -- D.,,,, of�4'" "'.,,.,, wIIlll" • . ' , . , , 4 4 " , " . , " " 4 " 4 " . , . . " . . . " , " , " , " , '" , " " , " , " , " , " , " , " , , " , " ,', , " ,', , " , , , " , " , " , " , " - .. o • > n • - . , a , n • o , NOI, .. Dotted hne indic.lll:s limit for FleuOtUi lolid line thllt (or Eniineermg commons. R<:'1nforcmg wireJ lel '0 mm (rom each face. '" - 52 PARM BUILDINGS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC T A D L E '2 7 RLinforud piLrs for grain slbragL to a dLPlh up to 3 I n ternal face m BricKwork B / / D x Concrete poured into brickwork I 53 CROP STORAGE Level G r a i n P," li�. '" 8 D mm d -- r X ", ,6, , , ' 1'2'" , " I�[;-') 39!-;-:;E SII[. J.,u..[" Gin ,� •• , -5 ' -5 ' -, , -, • ,. ,00 ,,0 ,,0 • '5 ,-, ,-, , , ,- , ,00 ,,0 ,6, , " , 0 , 0 ,- , , , , , 'so 6" , ,. , ' 0 , 0 , 0 " 0 , 0 ,-0 - 6" 6" , - , , - , , - , , -, -- '" , , , -, , -, ,6 '" ,go '50 '" "5 - ",d., '" 6111"".� 1"1' Unltu , -- ", 'SO - Du/""". '" D,,,· 6"" _[ha" - 225 "5 ' " ,,0 ,,, "5 N•. ·r , - , , -, ,.5 ,- , , - , , - , - - , -, , , 0 , , -5 ,- , ,- , ,- , , ' , ,. , 5 , -5 , , - ,', , , , , , ', , , , , Heaped Grain , , -5 '" ' 50 "5 , ,6 , , O 'S '" , ,. ,'0 ' ,.. ,,0 , " ,'0 ,'0 , - 0 " 0 , - 0 , 0 , - , ,,, 56, 500 ,,0 56, , " , 0 , 0 , - 0 " 0 ' 0 , 0 , -0 " 0 , 0 , 0 ", , ,. , - 0 " 0 , - 0 , - 0 " 0 , -0 , - 0 , ' 0 , 0 ,. ", -- "5 "5 '" ", - ,go 'SO ,00 - 6" 6" ,,0 6" " " , " , , , , , '5 ' -5 ' 5 , - , ,', , , , , ,', , , - " , , , , , , ,', , , - - TABLE 2 8 Capacity in lonnu/or circular silo storage Commodity ' 5 -- Barley IVhtat m Dianvter n i " 5 6 " 5 6 Height in m 3 '0 " 5 6'0 7'5 9'0 37 55 73 9' "0 65 98 '30 ,63 '96 3' 5' 68 85 0' ' 6, 9' ... '5 , ,8. F A R M B U I L D I N G S P O C K E T B O O K IN M E T R I C 54 29 T A il L E Bm capacityfor I)pical bm nUl Capacity ptr bill III IOMrS ungth III m Bwu/i/! In m 3 .0 3 .0 3. 0 3 '0 3 ·0 , , Ilti.�ht 3' 0 3 .0 3 '0 , , ,.• , . • , .• ,.• m 9 '0 6·0 3 .0 7" . ·5 6·0 3 ·9 . . UI Whtat Barlty 63 58 39 '0 37 '3 :� ., .. ,0 '5 '7 ,8 0,,, p,� 43 '9 '4 '7 '7 ,8 63 .. 30 T A il L E Capacity af damp bar/I!)' lawn silos of I)pical dimcuions Diamtln m 4 ' 4'2'2 4'4 4'4.2 4·4'2 .. .. . •' �. , 6· , 6· , 6· , 6· , 6· , 6· , 6· , 6· , 6· , 6· , 6· , Htight 10 m taUl 4'42 � ." '98 7'3 ' 8'33 9 ' 3·, 5·'28 6· '29 po . 33 ·3+ 9 12·39 13· .. I ' 4 ' 4'2 'P I '4' 5 17 '4 7 18'49 CajxJaly ba.s,d on m'lwtIIIL at tnOl.Jluu lontml "" unl 1 ·4 2'2 tomus ,8 58 70 80 9' ' 0' "0 '3 ' '5' , 73 '95 '58 ,80 30' 3" 33 � �� .. " 40 '5 '7 ,8 C R O P STORAGE 55 TABLE 3 1 Capacity of l)'Pical grain intake pits T I' 1 c B � A K 51° a n g l e to hori z o n t a l Dimmsions ofpit A m , ·8 ••• 3 '0 3 ·6 B m , .5 ' ·8 ••• .., r-;7"-- Captuity in C IOnnLS Wheat Barley , . 2 '3 ,., . , m ' ·8 . . . , ., 3'3 . S 'o 8·• . . ·6 ,·6 B A S I C DATA Space lateral ducts for Roor drying at I ' 0 m centres up to 9 ' 0 m maximum length, For every one per cent reduction in moisture content of grain approximately 1 2 litres of water per tonne dispersed, Angle of repose of d ry grain, 35 deg; moist grain 45 deg. CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shtll Structural frame. eaves heigh t 3 - 6- 4 " 2 m for floor storage and 4 ' 2-6 - 0 m for bin storage. See Section 8, 56 F A R M D l.: I L D I N GS P O C K E T B O O K I N M E T R I C Floor Rt"inforced conncte with damp proof membrane, not less than 1 50 mm above p;round level. Waterproof all undergTOund works and floors. lI'aU1 Ptefabricatcd units of preeast concrete, prl';)5cd steel or timber. /" sitlt \'.-alls need special design to ,,"'itJ1stand lateral thrust. Consult qualified adviser. Roof Corrugated asbestos, pitch 1 6-22 deg. Roof may be supported from bins where u�ed. TOU'tr silos Precast concrete or stcel with or without glas:. enamel iinll1g. Do not site over drains or land drain.. . Concrete base 10 exceed diamctcl' of tower by 600 mm. Consult qualified ad"iser. LIGIITING DI�>Jjght Not required. Will encourage birds. Arlifirial Working areas and machinery mu,t be fully illuminated. VPN1 1LATION Nalllral Gable and '\a11 louvres, large opening co\'ered with 6 mm Wlr,. mesh or plastic netting. Provide movable shutters over. During drying period doors may be left open. A,tijicial Air intake to dr)'ing instaUations may be from the outside on the north or east sidc of buildings. Ex.tractor fam may be used. CROP STORAGE 57 W A T E R REQUIREMENTS Standpipe with hose connection. INTERNAL D R A I N A G E Not required. REfERENCE Bulletin 49-Farm Grain Dr)'illg and Storage. Fixed Eqnipmenl of the Farm Leaflet No. 9-Graill Storoge. (in prep.) POTATOES ( 0 ) CH/T T/NC HO USES ( O THER THAN GLA SSHO USES) S I T I N G A N D LAYOU T Sheltered site near to farm access road with ample room for loading, stacking and turning vehicles. Longitudinal ax.is nOrlh/south. Huilding must be frost proof. Side hung doors preferable. BASIC D A T A Typical tray size, 762 X 460 X 1 5 2 mm deep. 70 trays per tonne main crop, 80 for early crop. Normal stacking height, 3 rn, i.e., 20 boxcs, using fork-lift truck. Alleyways between, minimum width 500 mm . CONSTRUCTIONAL DATA Shell Traditional or framed structures are suitable, or prefabricated purpose-made timber structure. Floor Concrete to facilitate level stacking. Apron in front of main doors, minimum deptb 2 ' 5 m. Walls 275 mm brickwork, stone or timber. Roof Corrugated asbestos. Insulate against frost. S8 PARM BUILDINCS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC LIOHTINC DoylJghl Not required. Artificial Movable nuoresccnt tubes suspended from overhead wire. Light units 2'4 or 3 0 m long. spaced 2 '4-3 '6 m apart along alleyway. V E N T I LA T I O N Natural Through doors as required.. Artificial Free air movement within building, space heater or fan. WATER R E Q U I R E M E N T S Not required. INTERNAL DRAINAGE Not required. R EFERENCE Dullellll I 73-Bu1k Fixed Storage of PotolotS In Buildings. Equipment of the Farm leanet 48 Pollllo Glutting Houses <iil WARE STORES SITINO A N D LAYOUT Near to farm access road with ample room for loading, stacking and turning vehicles, and to 3-phase electric supply service. Longitudinal access east/west for through draught. Side hung doors preferable. Provide for riddling, grading and loading under cover in advene weather. 59 C R O P STORAGE T A B L E 3 '2 Storage capacity in tonnes per metre run of ill/gtnfor variOlLf stack Jrnghts, baud on I . 56 ffl's per lonne StlUk hright mm , 2·5 3 3·5 4' 0 8 '0 >0 '3 '. '7 '9 " '3 ,8 20 '. 27 29 32 '5 20 23 ,8 30 3. 37 Width of building m 6·0 7 ·8 9.0 10·8 12'0 1 3 ' '2 14'4 " '. '5 '7 ,8 '5 '7 .. 23 25 28 .. 23 B A S I C DATA Maximum storage height: ioose, 3 ' 5-+ ' 0 m ; 4 boxes high bo:ud, using fork·lift truck. Typical commercial box size for I ' 0 1 6 tonne, 1 " '2 X 1 ' 4 m base, 1 " 0 m high. Angle of repose 30-40 deg. At harvest I tonne of mature tubers produce about 1 5 8 kJ per hr falling to 53 kJ when dormant. C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA Slull Traditional or framed structure or Romney type hut, minimum span 9 m. Portal frame preferred. Ft"", Earth, or concrete with damp proof membrane raised not less than 150 mm above ground level. Concrete apron in front of doors, minimum depth '2 . 5 m. 60 F A R M BUILDINCS POCKeTBOOK I N M E T R I C Waifs To be 1 ' 0 rn higher than maximum potato storage height. Thennal in..'iulalion I ' 4 \\"rn: C. In Jitu wall'i for loose storage need special design to withstand lateral thrust. Consult qualified ad\"iscr. l\ linimum height for doors, 3 6 III for tipping trailers. Straw bales for temporary walls. 1/""1 Corrugated asbest� sheets on limber purllnS, portal frame or truss. Thermal insulation I q \\',m2 C. PlIch 22t deg. I IOIITING J)(l)"/',glll Open doors Artificial Working areas and machinery must be fully illuminated. V E N T I LA T I O N Notural i'loor inlet ' 5 cm� pcr tonne of potatOt'S ventilated. Gable outlet 0 " 3 m2 per 100 tonnc of potatoes stored, with closure plate adjustable and bird proofed. Bottom duClS spaced I 8 rn apart maximum. Artificial Required for storage over 2 ' 4 rn deep. W A T E R R E QU I R E M E N T S Not required. I N T E R N A L D R A I N AG E NOI required. R E P P. R E N C I!. Bulletin I 73-BulJ.. SwrDgt of Potatou in Bui/dillgs 6, C R O P STORACE F O D D E R A N D B E D D I :-l G S I T I N G A N D LAYOUT Near lO good road, with ample space for turning vehicles and stacking. As close to stock as site conditions allow to provide shelter from prevailing winds. Consider fire and dust risk. Consider mechanical methods of handling, mixing and distribution to stock bea rint;" in mind that meal in self-emptying hoppers will bridge with long storage. BASIC DATA Purchased fceding stuffs in bags of 50 kg stacked two bags high requ ire 1 ·6 m� of tloor space per tonne. Stored loose , tonne of mixed feed is equivalent to approximately , ' 5 m3• . Silage consolidates to two-.hirds its original height. Provide separate drainage for silage emuent which damages concrete. Silage with dry matter content of 30 per cent produces 1 0 litres of effluent per tonne or 200 Litres at 20 per cent. TABLE 33 Storage capacityfor baled Jury in tonnt$ per 4 . 8 TT! standard bay inframed structllre (6 0 m3/to1/ne) Height stortd m m Spa" ill 6'0 7,8 9'0 10·8 1 '2 ' 0 13''2 '4'4 ,Notu: m 3 ,6 4,8 5'4 6 '7 '3 ,6 3' 35 38 '3 30 35 4' 46 5' 55 ,6 3< 39 47 5' 57 6, ,8 37 43 5' 58 63 69 4' Calculated on basis of rectangular bales. Round ba'" and random slackin� require more space. for barn dried hay allow 7'8 ml/tonne. for I tonne dried grass 75 mm chop. 10 per cenl moi.�lUre conlcnl, allow 8 ' 5 rn'. 6!l F A R M B U I L D I N G S I' O C K E T B O O K I N M E T R I C TAIlLP. 3 4 Storage cO/Jacity/or loose hay j,. tonne.s per 4 , 8 m bay mflamed structure (9 0 m3/lIJnne) 11�.ght slored HI m Span '" m 6·0 7 ·8 9·0 10·8 12'0 13' 2 ' 4 ' 4- Storage 3·6 •·8 " '5 '0 '3 ,8 3' 3+ 37 '5 '7 " '3 '5 ,8 ca/mcity Jor 5 "' 6 '7 '9 '5 '9 35 38 4' 46 " ,6 3' 35 38 .' TABLe 3 5 willed silage in tomus per 4 , 8 m stalldard bay mJramed structure ( I 5 m'/lIJnne) Height of wilud silage in m Span in m 6·0 7·8 9.0 10,8 12'0 '3"2 '4-'4- ,.• .6 60 6g 83 9' 00 ' "0 35 45 5' 6, 6g 76 83 TABLE 36 Weight oJ silage (Depending on dry motter content) Type ofsilage c,"" Wilted gr:w Pea haulm Weight kg/m' CROP STORAGE TA8LE 3 7 Sl()fage capacity in lemnrsfor high dry mat/er silage in lowtrs of various diame/tr and hdght ( I '25 mS/lonne) Diomttn in m E.Jftctiut height in m 6'0 7.6 9 '0 10,6 12'0 13'7 15'2 16'7 18'3 5 '4 6'0 "0 '4° ,65 '95 22O '5· .80 3°7 337 ' 35 , 7' .04 '40 ' 7' 3'° 343 378 4' . I 6'7 7'3 9'0 ,69 . .. '53 300 338 385 428 47° 5'5 .00 '54 30 ' 354 40' 458 508 558 6.. 305 367 458 539 6.. 697 773 850 93 ' TABLE 38 Storage capacityfor loose straw in lonnu per 4 , 8 rn standard bay ill/ramed structure II'htal J{raw r", H�l'" JI...�J '" m '" .. s,...6'0 7· 8 ,'0 10,8 12 '0 ' I3 2 '4'4 " 6 6 B , " " ., ., ,·8 8 (17" � ",'{laN>II) , , . • " " " '7 " " :t ., :1 .8 ",'{IIm".) Ba,l,y slraw (23'0 6 0 " 6 " ., ., 6 .B " " " , l • " " " 8 , , 6 8 7 • • " " ., ., . " " " :1 6'0 B " " ., ' .' " .B 64 P A R M B U I L D I NGS P O C K E T B O O K I N METRIC TABLE 3 9 Swrage capacityfor baled straw in tonnes per 4 . 8 m standard bay inframed structure Nnthl " Qf,d In • Sp,," '" '" 6·0 7 8 , 0 <o S l 'l •0 13'2 .. . sl,1lW {!3 m'/IOfIN} IVhtlll r", , 6 Bllrlry ll,,,w ( , ' '.5 m'/I."",.) .. S·' 6 0 , 6 . ·8 " " " •7 " , " .6 8 :1 <0 " :1 'B " .S 'S ., 'S .6 .S " :1 " '. '7 " s' •• .6 .S " " S·' 6 0 •• 'S " " " .8 .8 " . " " ,0 " " " ' ,6 " ,. ,0 ss C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA SIItIl Structural frame. See Section 8. Floor Earth and hardcore for hay and straw. Concrete to falls for silage with damp proof membrane for con centrates. Walls For silage, prefabricated panels of conCrete or timber. Railway sleepers. III sitll walls need special design to withstand lateral thrust. Consult qualified adviser. Roof Asbestos or metal sheeling. Tower silo Precasl concretes or steel, with or without glass enamel lining. Do not site over drains or land drains. Conc.·ete base to exceed diameter of silo by 600 Consult qualified adviser. nun. CROP STORAGE LIGHTING Daylight Translucent roof lights on north slope. Artificial Working areas and machinery must be fully illuminated. For self feed silage provide adequate lighting at silage face. VENTILATION Natural At h igh level, as required. Artificial Not required. W A T E R R E Q. U I R E M E N T S As necessary for cleaning down and fire precau tions . I N T E R N A L D R A I NA G E Drain silage floor to channel. REFERENCE Fixed Equipment of the Farm Leallets and 36-Silage Stores g--Grain Storage (in prep.) 66 P A R M B U I L D I N C S P O C K E T B O O K IN M E T R I C FERT I L I ZERS ( I NDOOR AND O UTDOOR STORAGE) T A O L F 40 Storagt capacIty and wtighls $IO(Atd In lo)tfs Hrighl of slo(k So. of hag! h(l{h m 6 7 , ·06 8 9 '0 I . '2 I I . 4'2 , ·6 I 78 . Wri,(ht pu mt ofjfrxu spou kg 9" , 063 I '2 1 5 I 367 I 519 ,,!!,'olt: Allow 180 mm avcragc thickness for 50 kg bags laid flat and average or 900 kglm' stored loose. Section 7 : Implements, Fuel and Workshop SITING AND LAYOUT Adjoining main farm access road, near to house and office, and away from hay and straw storage. Consider fire risk. Pro\'ide vehicle turning space and forecourt. TAULE 4 I TJpico/ dlmmsi01lJ of some common farm 1T1Iplllnlllts I /.,er/gill III 11/ rLOUCIlS [kep digger trailed 1 : 3 furrow Semi..digger-s furrow Reversible, 2 or 3·furrow and depth control wheel ploughs CULTIVATORS t>.founted rigid tine Tool bar. Row crop DISC HARROW Mounted Trailed Springline harrow position) (3'04 m FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTORS Full width trailed Full width mounted Mounted spinner broadcaster Trailed spinner broadcaster SEED DRILLS Multi-purpose (combine) Potato planter 2 or 4-row TOOL BAR transport III " 22-2" 3 2 . 43-3 . 0 .... " ' 4- 1 . 82 2 ' ,.3-2 '74 1'52-2'43 1 ' 52-2 " 3 " 98-5'63 '2 ' ' 3-3'65 " 52- 1 . 82 2 ' 74'3.65 2 ' 43-4'87 2'43-4'26 2 " 3-3'04- 3 . 0....- 5 . 7 1 2'43 1 '82 I '21 4 ' 26 3'04-3'65 2 '43-6'40 I .2, 2' 1 3 2 " 3-3 '04 2' '3 2' 74-3'g6 " 82-3'35 1 I ROLLERS Flat roll. Single Cambridge Type. Single WIdth in . '2 , . 52 I . 52 t • 52 2'43 '2 ' 1 3 68 PARM BUILDINGS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC TABLE 41 (,ontinutd) Tj'pical d,mmsions ofsom�farm imp/mlenls Implf'lllnlt I Ltngth In m II'idlh in m "ORAGB IIARVBSTBRS In line (height 2,6 m) Offsct and double chop (h('ight 3"0 m" HAV I M P L £ M £ I'o T5 �Io\\er.s, mounted scmi.mountcd, I " 5 m cu.-folded Spider wheel IUl'"Oer or windrower Mounlro Trailed-transport 11,1), lroder Ualers-Ne\\ Holland 276 Mas.scy Ferguson 703 • "9 2"43 Of" 0"9 1 2" 74 2" 713,81 ." ' 5" 18 I " 52 I " 2I 1 "82 3"20 2 '43 " OTATO LIPTI'.IU Spinner mounted Elevator digger HarvC':Ster (hdghl 2 " 4 rn) 2-ro\\ Gradn: 5 tonne/hr type B£BT IIARVUTBR (Height 2 " , m) Single row trailer D U N O ! l A NOLI NO " I P L £ JoI B N T !Ii Fore-end loader Spreader , " .. 3 " 04 7"3 1 5 "°3 2'43 69 nlPLEMENTS, F U E L A N D W O R K S H O P TAilLE 4 1 A Typical dimlllsions and weighl$ of Jome of the heavier types offarm impltmenlS Lnt,th ," '" TRACTORS Ford: , , Counry lOO" Mll5Sey Ferguson: ,6, '78 D;o\'id Brown: 880 Leyland Nuffield 4/6� L eyland Nuffidd .''l� JOM Deere 3 ['};o Track Layer(Medium W,dLh '" S''};o 3 ' 6� 3'50 , "60 , '7� '};''};3 3'50 3'�6 3' 1 2 ,"a, 3'04 1 ,62 I '82 , " 60 1 ,"0 3'35 m Jlpp'Q;nm4L. 81QJS W",IoL '" /(''''',11 ' ", " ' " '"' '" 0 ,", , "8 '"0 '7� , '75 I '52 , 8, 6", '"0 3'35 '" " .'57 ,"8 , , '"' ,"8 '" 3 '" ' T",",", tlld. J,()mtln III m 3'27 3 ' 6.� �' 411 6'70 7 '3' 7"0 7 "' " 31 ,". 2 ' .6 COMII.SE IIAR\'ESTt!.R$ M_y Ferg>uon ; 2'!'9 m labl.. 3'04 m lIbl", I 3 '65 m !;oble ..' '};6 m !able Claas Scna.!or, transport' working position: .' '};6 m CUller bar g' 75 6" TRAILERS 6 I upping 7 I tipping 10 I IJppiug '"0 ,"0 �'46 0"8 0"8 0", ,"8 0"8 I'" ,"8 ," 8 " 7 "' 7 ' 7"' 7 "' ! LI�UID MANlJll1': TASKS , 0 5 litres S I '}; l.itres LANO RovaRS Regular Loo. LOII,IlIES Long wbedbase Shon wbcdb.ue Articula,ed Bulk milk lankers; Rigid 7 9,';5-9 091 li!.r"" Articulated 1 1 4'0-'2274 li!l'CI , "68 , "68 g ' '4 4' 67- 5'79 '0'66--'2" 9 , I I '0 I '0 " . I L '0 1 1, ,"8 , "' , ", 2'U 2'43 2 '43 20'0-24'3 12'2-'5'2 12 ' 2 10'0 10 '0 ,"8 2'43 Nou : Approximate b�ght of traclor • " top of safety cab, 2 ' 4-2' 7 m, • 70 F A R M B U I L D I N C S POC KET BOOK I N METRIC TABLI� 4 '2 FULl lan); si;:u Capoclly Tnuknus '" of l1ltl II/rtl m mm I�ngln Brtodth llngnt 137 1 137 , '6 , '0 , '5 I '3 , '0 , '0 , '0 0' 9 1 - 25 1 - 25 1 ' 25 0'9 I ' 25 , '5 I ' 25 I I Slq 7:18 2 728 :2 ,'0 ,'0 , 6 3" DllnfflSf()1U In m TAB! .� B'tignt , ' 0 Empty 89 "3 2.1' ,67 368 I In Ag Full 978 97 I �1 2 388 � , ,89 43 IVorJ..snfJ/J ddllils ;';0, of tracton , 6 \\'orkshop 'I.i1.c 4 ' 8 x g ' o tU g·6xg·o m OD " 1 4 ' 4 )( g ' o m ·.la·8x q ' 2 m 8 A S t C DATA Implant",s Ov('rall height of combine harvcsters, 3-4 m. Approximate height of tractors to top of exhaust, 2 m, Consider need for height allowance of I m above to avoid fire risk, and also for tractors filled with cab_ Except where indicated in Table 4 1 height of most common farm implements s i less than 2 m, Futl Storage tanks may Ix- rectangular in section and arc made:- of dC!lcaled untreated mild sh... d shcet (black iron) as 799 .n'.t at slope of 30· 10 mm pcr m of kngth, f."tlling away from oull('1 end. BOllom of tank sct approximately I 4 m above gTound level. Provide for 3-4 wceks' consumplion based on 225-450 litrcs per wed. per traclor. A licence is rcquiroo from Ihe local authority for storage of petrol. • 7' i).IPL F.. M E NTS, F U E L A N D W O R K S H O P fIIorl.Ihop Optimum work bench size per vice place, 2 250 mill. Optimum size or inspection pit, I 800 X 750 X I 700 mm deep parallel to \\'ork bench. Allow I 500 mm run ror each additional vice place. Allow 6 x 6 m or 36 m! minimum ror implement washing down area. C O N S T R I'CTIQ N A L D A T A SJIlJi For implements, structural rramc 9 m span open·r,·onted shed. Encloscd structure. 1 2 m span. Eaves height, 3-4 combine harvester). eaves height, 3 Ill . For workshop, III (4 5 m ror structural rr:une, minimum Con!>lder overhead beam ror Itrling tackle. Floor Concrete or hardcore la id Ic\'el. Provide duck-boards to \\ork benches. lValls Concrete blocks or 2'25 mm brickwork part shected, and between stanchions in workshop. Roof Asbestos or corrugated metal sheeting. Consider insulation for workshop. L I GHTINC Da}·light Translucent roof lights or hoppered windo....'S, on north side of workshop. A't�foial 1 0 watls per rns of floor area with localized lighls over bench in \\orluhop. For fluorescent lighting allow approximatdy one-third or this power input. - 72 F A R M BUILDINGS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC V E N T I LA T I O N Natural Op("n doors, hoppcred windows, ridge or gable end ventilation to dwipa le exhaust fumes. ArtifICial 'lechamcally operated fans \\here necessary. W A T E M. R E Q.U I R t!. M E N T S Standpipe for filling radiators and tractor tyres, washing down implements and fire fighting. DRAINING To soakaway or ditch through grease/oil trap. R E F I� R I !. N C E hxed Equipment of the Farm LeaAets lVtwAShop and �9-The T,acwr Fllel Slbre. �.J-Tht lmplmunt Shed and Section 8: Framed Structures S I T I N G A N D LAYOUT Level site in close proximity la farm road, electricity and water supplies preferable. Steeply sloping sites may need levelling, retaining walls and drainage works. Adequate turning space, both inside and outside buildings, for vehicles, mechanical handling implements and parking. Allow for future extension. TABLE 4 4 Suitable dimensionsJOTframed structures Rtf..,., Q,lICtI� (Wt/a/ f'''''�' (F" • • ) Slur poH"/ !.am, (F .g. ,) In Spa.n 'A' 9-15 m 9-15 Eave. heil:ht '8' ,-6 m ,-6 m (600 mm n i crement) {600 mm increment) Roof pitch 'C' iD degrees or Lean-to 'D' 22�, 16!, I I J (up to I:; m ...,,) .8-20 up to 13'2 m 15 and 1 1 * for ' 3 ' ';1 m and o\'er Slut 11"." "'!tit eIlrw" ,,»/ (F" . �l Pf�-fllb,,·,al.d h,�6" f,<Jm. (Nil. Flg.�II"g, IIHI "" d.) 5'<4.-'9 '" 6-15 m 2 ' .-6 m (600 mm n ' crem"nl) "1 " 4-,,-8 m incremeul) - ut-30 (600 mm Muimum Sl>all r or pitch in degrees of ", 16t I 9 - ' 3 ' ';1 m ". Minimum span .'5 m 9 m (eonomi<:a1) - 6 m (economical mwmum span) 13'2 m (maximum) Lean_lo eaVd height 'E' 2 ' .-3-6 m 2'+-3'6 m - 2·4�3·6 m Bay length ,'S or 6 m , ' S or 6 m ,'Sor 6 m 9 0r ,'S m '50 X ';lOO mm 250 17.5 X 100 mm 200 Average uanchwo .i.te X 150 mm X 200 mm . BASIC DATA Table 44 broadly indicates common span and height ranges but rationalization introduced with the metric system demands com pliance with the range of preference weightings shown in Appendix I. 73 74 PARM O U I L D I N G S I' O C K E T B O O K I N M E T R I C Wind bracing in roof esscntial for spans over 9 m m steel and timber buildjn�. l\finimum SllC of foundalions for steel barns 750 concrete frame 900 x 900 I 050 750 X 750 mm ; mm. Consult qualified adviser as regards suitable foundations for low load·beari ng soils or made·up ground. Fig. I . Concrete or Steel Portal Frame. f B K Fig. A )! 2. Steel Barn ....ith . Curved Roof Section 9: Drainage T R A D ITIONAL SITING AND LAYOUT Separate systems for sto,"m walcr and foul dr·ainagc. Consider storage of storm water. 45 TABLE Approxi"Ult� a"wunt of dung alld urine ptr head cifanimals 0", "''I'! Tyl>' Adult cattle Young "..ttle P,1tS fa\'uage 10 hacon) Poultry (")0 b"h) .. (,ro", 0.., m' 0,., "'Dflrh c" ......,k,) W"t/It k, /,/ftJ . . .. '00 '00 '00 o·o� ,. - O' I 7 0'0' ,. " " I l.'"", 0.., m' .' 11"'1'" {,,'U o· I t . 68 800 3 ,00 '00 60 .... 0'01 - o·�6 0'° (. ,00 V·V .. '" - ' m . .. 0 " '1" 0'°4 - BASIC A N D C O N S T R U C T I O N A L DATA Storm water from roofs may be discharged to ditch or soakaways; minimum dislanc� from buildings, 3 ' 0 m. Allow (,,11 I in 20 on uncovered paved areas. Allow 1 1 0 litres per person per day, 48·hr retention. Domestic drainage to cesspit or septic tank. Size of cesspit depends on frequency o f emptying. Allow 1 1 0 litres per person per day, 48·hr retention for septic tank. Normal pipe sizes, 100 or 150 mm diameter. Pipe falls, 100 mm, I in 40; 150 mm, I in 60. Encase pipes in concrete and use heavy manhole cover where liable to damage by vehicles, etc. Trapped guJleys to all inleu. P�ovide inspection chambers at all changes of direction and within rodding distances on straight runs. Ventilate all length! over 6 m. Drainage systems need approval by local and river authorities. 75 76 PARM B U ILDINGS POCKETBOOK I N METRIC SLURR Y ! I T l N G A N D LAYOUT Limit unco\"ered yard area particularly in high ralOfall district.!. Reduce areas to be scraped 10 minimum compatible "with efficient c lea ni ng Collect as near as po:>!>lble to stock building. Avoid risk of nuisance by smell or contamination. Observe req ui rcmcn l,'i of .\ hlk and Dair ies (General) Regulations, and Rivers (Prevention or Pollution) Acts. . 46 TABLE bas,d 011 0 la N,. 'I QuallllV ofslul7J" in m'from caul" 028 m' P" 0lliJTll11 P" dnjl falling on unb,dd,d ouo In mOt/tAr '"' a",�" u.ttk ,. ,. , 3· , � � . 90 '00 � 8 ,. " :� ,8 •• , 8 ,6 3' , ,8 56 6, 7' " . 80 , ,6 3' ,8 6, 80 96 ," ,,8 :U (4 �tks tllth) , 5 �: ,. ". ,,8 ,60 3 " ,8 7' 96 " :itl '9' ,,6 ,,0 TABLE . 80 96 ,60 '00 22� '5 ,88 3'0 ,80 3'· '9' " . 360 ,00 6 ,8 96 ' 44 '9' �38 336 38, :� 47 Slaltld and $imilor ty/NS ofjiotm T)p. 'I SIOlk Yearlings Cattle Sheep Pigs Width Slat malma/ of slat mm Cap mm Timber, m('131 or precasl concr('te Timber, mctal or precasl concreu� Sortwood Precallt concrete or metal 100-125 "5 25-75 25-50 38 38 ,8 " 77 ORAINAGE TABLE 48 Qllantiry of slurry in m3 from cattle on slats and in cubicle building baud on o 042 m3 per animal p" day . No. .f. /, "" am- �,k '0 3 6 9 =u '0 30 ,0 50 60 70 80 go '00 In months (4 IJ..uks ecu:h) , .. " 36 � .. '5 ,8 7' " " � ,08 '7 30 ..0 , 3 , 5 6 " 36 7' ..8 ' 44 , 80 ,,6 ,8 60 "0 ,80 ,,0 300 360 7' ' 44 ,,6 ,88 360 '3' 50, 576 6,8 7'0 ,8 7' 96 "0 ' 44 ,88 ' 9' ,,6 ,,0 '5' ,88 3" 360 TABLE g6 '44 '9' '40 ,88 336 38, '3' ,50 ,'0 480 540 600 49 Quanti!} of slllr", in 11/3 /)tr wuk/rom pigs No. of pigs Meal and mash jttding ad lib IJ.'. hiy /ttding '0 '0 0·6 , , ' ·4 ,·8 ,·3 5·7 , , '5 50 75 '00 . . '·3 '·8 5·7 8·5 II . 3 NOltS : Based on average 90 kg pig, and on 0 ' 056 m' solids and liquids (sludge) meal and mash fcwing and o · 1 13 rn' ad lib whey feeding. Water used for swilling down must be added to above quantities. POULTRY Laying birds produce 75 kg droppings per year or 75 tonnes per I 000 birds of whieh 60-70 per cent is moisture. (j, T A B L e. 5 0 Capacity in Ltngt� of tQnJc .. m Dtplh of liquid " .. m 5-0 )-5 rW of tanks 2TTI in ILidth and of t'arious ltngtlu and dtptlu 10'0 12'5 15'0 17'5 20"0 " 5 2: 5 " 0 2:7" 5 30"0 " > • • , c 0-3 3 -0 ,- 5 6-0 ) -5 g- o 0-6 6-0 g-o 1 '2 ' 0 '5 " 0 ,8'0 2' o-g 9-0 '3'5 18'0 22"5 -, 12'0 ,8"0 24 " 0 , -5 '5"0 '2'2 " 5 , -8 ,8'0 ,- , r o 10"5 12"0 13"5 '5"0 16"5 ,8"0 '0 '2 4 " 0 27 '0 30'0 33-0 36'0 '2 7 " 0 3 ' '5 36'0 4°'5 45 "0 49 - 5 54 ' 0 30'0 36'0 4'2 " 0 48"0 5' 0 60-0 66-0 7'2 " 0 30"0 37 ' S 45'0 5'2 ' 5 60-0 6)- 5 75"0 8'2 ' 5 go-o '2 7 ' 0 36"0 45'0 s-ro 63'0 7'2'0 81 ' 0 go-o 99"0 108'0 2 1 '0 31"5 42'0 52"5 63'0 73' S 84"° 94-5 10y o ' 15 "5 126'0 ,-, '24"0 36"0 48'0 60-0 7'2 '0 84'° gG - o ,08-0 1'20 " 0 '32 ' 0 1 11 ' 0 • � "' ,-) '27 " ° 4° ' 5 54-0 6) - 5 8, ' 0 9-+" 5 108·0 1 '2 1 " 5 135'0 q8 · 5 162 " 0 o 3-0 30'0 45"0 60-0 75 '0 go-o 105 " 0 120"0 '35 '0 '50'0 ,65'0 ,80'0 , Z o • • o o " � "' • o o " Z • 79 D R A I N .4. G E 51 Rain/all 011 paud DUllS TABLE Rain/all mm ptr annum 559 635 76, 889 I 016 I 143 I 270 I 397 I 524 Li/rlS ptr month ptr lom' I I I 455 528 6,6 734 837 9,0 0",2 145 263 m3 /Jtr month ptr 10 rnl 0 ' 456 o· SIB 0·639 o· 731 0 · 820 0'944 I '036 I . 157 I ' 279 BASIC DATA Allow for washing down water. Open channels preferable to underground pipes. Usual falls for channels, I in 40-60. CONSTRUCTIONAL D A T A Paled artas Concrete laid to fall. Allow for elCpall5ion joints in large areas. Underground tjJllltfl.l tanks Consult qualified adviser on installations over I 5 m deep. All construction should be waterproofed. . Bast Reinforced concrete with 2'25 mm toe projection beyond outer face of wall. Walls Reinforced in situ concrete, reinforced brickwork, hollow concrete blocks reinforced vertically with bars turned into concrete base, prefabricated panels. Gouty In sit" concrete or removable slabs. REFERENCE Fixed Equipment of the Farm Leaflet 2 1-D,airUlgt of tht Farm Homestead. Appendix I CONTROLL I N G D I M EN S I ONS FOR A G R ICULTU R A L AND H O R T I C U LTURAL BU I L D I I'\G S Preference Weigh1in't indicate thus: First Second . Third . Bay spacing • I "'" """'" • J .. J Diagram 8 Diagram A Diagram A-Horizontal spacing of structural zones. Controlling lines: Span To be outer faces of structural zones. Lenglh or bo.! To be centre lines of structural zones. Jpacing 80 A P P P. N D I X I 8, Preference \\'eighting: m on on " 4 • 5 4 ""7 • 6 0 3 "0 • 6 3 ' 3 · '2 • • '4 4 '; 6 • • 3 3 • 6 6 16·8 3 6 • 7 2 ,8 0 3 9 • 7 8 '9 2 • 4 " • 8 4 '9 8 • 4 5 • 9 0 4 8 • • 20 4 9 6 • 1 0 · '2 • 2' 6 • '0 8 I I 4 • '2 0 • . Diagram B-Principal vertical dimension. Height: Lower plane To be Roor level or highest ground level. UPPtf plane To be through the intersection of upper plane of roof structural zone, i.e., top of purlins or equivalent structural memlx:n, either horizon ... d or inclined and the external fall of vertical structural zone. 82 P A R M B U I l. D I N G S POCKETBOOK I N MeTRIC Preference wcighLing: m m , -5 4 -2 , 8 • 4 -8 2-, 5 -4 2 -4 6-0 2 7 • • 6-6 3 -0 7 -2 3 -6 7 -8 • • 8-4 In case of both diagrams A and B upper limits of preference weighting may be extended in increments of I . 2 m. Appendix I I METR I C CONVE R S I O N FACTORS S.l. symbol COllursionfaclorfor ImptTia/ unll mm m Inch Foo< Ya,-d Sq. millimclrc Sq. centimetre Sq. metre mm' cms m' Hectare ha Sq. inch Sq. inch Sq. foot Sq. yard Acre 64 ' 2 mm' . 452 cm' 0 ' 0929 rnt 0'8361 rnt 0 ' 4047 ha Cu. foot Cu. yard 0 ' 028 m ' Q ' 765 m3 4' 546 litres Metric W1it ungth : t-lillimelre Metre Ana: Vofunu: ' 25'4 mm 0 ' 3048 m 0'9144 m � Cu. metre rn Litre litre (I) G:allon (ma.u) : Gramme Kilogramme g kg Tonne Litre (I kg water) < litre <I) Ounce Ib cw< <on Ib 28'35 8 0 ' 4536 kg 50.80 kg 1 ' 016 t 0 ' 4536 kg ·C ·Fabrenheit Subtract 32 multiply by 5 and divide by 9 kJ 8.t.u. Wnght TtmfHralUTt : Degree, Cdsiw Enngy and Heat: KilojouJe Othn unit.l: I I Thermal c(;mductiviIY Thennal transmittance W/moC \V/m-oC !�pend;x J ' 055 kJ III Appendix I I I I NS U L A T I O N TERMS AND S 1 MBOLS °C-Degrccs Celsius Thermal Conducti\'ity (k) (IV'm C) Property of a material regardless of thickness, i.e., a measure of its ability to conduct heat. In 5.1. units expressed as heat Row in waits per square melre of surface area for a temperature difference of I 'C per metre lhidmcss expressed as \"m m' C ' but as thickness over arca cancels IQ m the symbol normally used s i W/m"C. Time, a separate dimension in the Jmperial system disappears, wall being a falC of heat flow replacing the unit B.t.u./ft. Thermal TransmiU31lCC (U) (IV/m' 0C) The amount of heat that wilJ Row through a structure over a given unit of area and lime per unit dilTerence of temperature between the air on each side of Ihe construction. It is calculated as the reciprocal of the sum of the resistance of each layer of the con· struclion and the resistance of the inner and outer surfaces and of any air space or cavity and expressed as \Vatts per square metre per 0 Celsius. Relative Humidity The amount of water be.ing carried by the air at any temperature in the form of waler vapour, expressed as a per. APPENDIX It I 8S centagc of the lotal amount the aLr IS capable of carrying at that particular temperature. As other materials within the building will always come into equilibrium with the relative humidity of the air, this will determine the dryness of bedding material such as straw. CONVERSION OF U VALUES TO ME TRIC E Q U I V A L ENTS U llalllt (B,t.u,/ sqJl h OF) 0'07 0 ' 14 0' '5 0' 16 0' 17 0 ' 1 76 , 0 ' 18 0 ' 19 0 ' 20 0'21 0 ' 22 0 ' 23 0 ' 24 0'25 0 ' 26 0'27 0'28 0'29 0'30 0 ' 31 0 ' 32 0 ' 33 • '00 Altfric tquivalmt JII/m1tC 0 ' 40 0,80 0 , 85 0 ' 91 0 ' 97 • '00 1 '02 • ,08 , ' '4 1 ' 19 I ' 25 ' ' 3I I ' 36 1 '4' 1 '48 I ' 53 I' 59 1 '65 I ' 70 I ' 76 I ,82 • ,88 5,68 86 P A R M B U I L D I N GS P O C K E T B O O K I N M E T R I C I N S U LA T I O N V A L U E S OF DRY MATER I A L S CO�I�IONLY USED I N FARM BUILDINGS ROOF STRUCTURES ( INCL UDING VAPOUR BA RRIER)' Corrrlgaled asbestos 150 mm corrugations, unlined 150 mm corrugations ,\'ith 25 mm glass fibre infiU, Aat asbestos sheet underlining and battens 150 mm corrugations Wilh 25 Insulation value 7 -95 I -08 mm glass fibre infill, ,\'ithout battens (combined sheet) 150 mm corrugations with ceiling of building paper carried on wire mesh with 300 25 mm glass fibre mat mm corrugations unlined 300 mm corrugations with 25 mm glass fibre inftll, Aat 0 97 asbestos sheet underlining and battens 300 mm corrugations with 25 mm glass fibre infill, ,\'ithout batlens (combined sheet) Corrugated siut 75 mm corrugations, unlined Clay tiles Uninsulated. plain tiles Uninsulated plain tiles lined \\'ith 25 mm boarding 3-Ply jilt 25 mm nominal sawn boards 3-ply felt on 25 mm nominal sawn boards ,,·i th 25 mm glass 3-ply felt on wool on flat asbestos sheel 25 mm nominal sawn boards and 50 mm wood 3-ply feh on wool slabs 3-ply felt on 25 mm nominal sawn boards with 50 mm com pressed straw slabs ·Water vapour passing through building materials may Rt up con densation within, thus reducing the efficiency of the insuJation A vapour seal must, ther fore, be provided. Vapour harrien may be of bitumen, plaslic sheet, non-corJ'O$ive mew foil! or 'fully compressed' Rat asbestos sheet. care being taken to seal the edges. . e APPENDIX III WALL S TR UCTURES Brickwork I 12 mm common brickwork 225 common brickwork 225 mm common brickwork with 50 mm wood wool slab and 1 2 mm cement rendering 275 mm cavity brickwork 1 12 mm brickwork, 50 mm cavity and 100 mm block 1 1 2 mm brickwork, 50 mm cavity and 75 mm insulating block Concrete blocks 225 mm hollow concrete block fllsu/atioll u/liue 3 - 64 2 ·67 I 53 ' 44 Ot/UT r1ll1teriais stone 1 9 mm weather boarding, building paper and 100 X 50 mm studs 19 mm weather boarding wilh inlernal lining of50 mm wood wool and 1 2 mm cement rendering 450 mm I · 14 Appendix IV S A F E T Y I N F A R M B U I L D I NG S Regulations made under the Agricuhure (Safety, H�ah.h and \,'elrare Provisions) Act, 1 956 impose on both the employer and employee a statutory requirement as regards safety and other mC<l!.ures to be taken in farm buildings. A Farm Safety Guide to the Safely, Health and Welfare Act and Regulations can be obtained without charge on application 10 The Safety inspector at the nearest Divisional Office of the r.. linislIY. There are also other precautions which it is desirable to take in order to achieve a satisfactory standard of safety. The Safety In· spectors and the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service will advise on the wa)' in \\·hich statutory requirements and other precautions may be incorporated in the design and layout of farm buildings. For convenience, the more important requirements on \\ hich further advice may be needed are set out below. In the main tJle Imperial measurements quoted in tJlis Appendix are statutory requirements which cannot be changed to metric until revised Regulations have been laid before and approved by Parliament. In the meantime straight conversions are given for guidance only STA TUTORT REQUIREMENTS W O R K P L ACE S Gttleral Stain.vays (i.e., a permanent stai.·case or permanently fi.."(ed ladder, either inside a building or giving access to a building) and floors (i.e., any structural surface inside a building or forming part of a building, which a worker has to use during the course of his duties other than fo.· purposes of construction, alteration or maintenance) must be as safe as is reasonably practicable for the purposes for which they are to be used. Stairways including permanml fixed ladders No step (i.e., rung or tread) may be ftxed solely by nails, screws or similar devices altJlough brackets or bearers which support steps may be ftxed in this way. 88 APPENDIX 89 IV A JlUS5tng step or other weakening and apparent defect permilled. Open sides of a stairw'ay, if over 3 Ct ( 9 ' 4 mm) s i not high, must be fitted with handrails. Closed stairways above this height must have a handrail on one side. Sleep stairs, which are virt'ually fixed ladders, fitted at an angle of 30 deg. or less from the vertical must have a secUi<; hand hold at the top but need not have a handrail since the stiles serve as such. 0ptnings in floors and walls Openings through or from which a worker might fall more than 5 ft (" 5 m) must be guarded either by a fence not less Ihan 3 ft (914 mm) high, rails not less than 3 ft ( 9 ] 4 mm) or more than 3 fl 6 in. ( 1 066 mm) above the floor, or covers (including grids provided these give no less protection than covers). Other guards required include: Optning in floors-By a cover, fence or guard-rail. Edgt.s of floors-By a fence or guard-rail except where the floor ends at an opening in a wall. This can be designed in such a way as to give free access for loading or unloading, say, a loft Aoo!". Opening in walls-By a door, fence or guard-rail, except where the opening is 4 ft ( , . 2 or less from lap to bottom or those with rn) sills more than 2 Cl (610 mm) above the floor. Grain pits, s/oktholds and furnau pits-By there s i i a cover, fence or rail f a risk of the worker falling more than 5 ft ( I .5 m). STATIONARY M A C H I N E R Y Gtneral Apart from the special requirements to protect the worker against contact with moving parts, those described below must also be observed. Slopping dtvices Prinu "",vu (includts eltCtrn m.olOrs)-�!ust have a readily accessible d6vice (switch) by which it can be quickly stopped. The switch should be fitted on or near the prime mover unless the prime mover is more than 6 fl 6 in. (2 m) from places to which a worker has access or is otherwise situated so as to prevent him coming n i to contact with it. go FA R N 9 U I L D I N C S POCKE.TBOOK Stotllmory mtJchinu (otM tJum pmne IN METRIC mO(lCf).-Must be fiued with either loose pulley and striking gear, dutch or other device readily accasible to the worker by which power from the prime mover can quickly be disconnected, unless the slopping device for prime mover is read ily accessible. Stcppmg or dutol1ntCting tleIJlttJ-r-.'lust not be liable to reconnection by Vibration. Su;llclitJ Prll1u .fwilch-�tusl be marked to indicate how lhe prime mover may be stopped. If the s\\ itch is not on the prime mover, "'OI.'n it must dearly indicate which prime mover it controls. Where two or more manually operated s"itcha control a prime mover, they must be so connected that once the power u dis cOllnected at any one switch it cannot be: reconnected unless that switch is subsequently manually operated. LighJing Adequate natural or artificial light must be provided where a prime mover or machine is used. H E A L T H A N D WE.LFARE Central Regulations, lhe enforcement of which rest.! with local authorities, require that suitable and sufficient washing facilities and sanitary conveniences must be provided for workers. Facilities installed to comply with the Milk and Dairies Regulatioru will nonnally be acceptable provided they are not in any room where milk is handled. O THER NECESSA R Y SAFEGUARDS Effiut1lt disposal Effiuent tanu should be provided with fence or coveI'". There is a statutory obligation to provide guards ror cesspools and settlement tanks under the Building Regulations. Dust hatards Any buildings in which operations create dust conditions should be fitted with dust extraction equipment unless alternative satis factory ventilation can be provided and maintained. 91 Grain biru and siloJ Should be provided with proper steps and handrails, as appro priale, to ensure safe access to top. Rungs of vertical ladders should be not less than 8 in. (203 from wall of bin or 10 in. (254 mm) when across corneT. mm) Ladders with hoops or fitted inside tunnel should allow minimum distance of 5 n i . ( 1 2 7 film) between rungs and wall. Chain andjfight conveyors Should be guarded where trough may be used as hand hold. uthal gas hazards Adequate precautions essential to avoid risk of asphyxiation of both men and stock when dung pits and channels arc emptied, and when damp grain is handled in confined spaces, and when it is necessary to enter a silo containing silage, e.g., sealed and lower silos, food preparation pits, etc. Tracrors fitted with safdy cabs Approximate height of tractor to top of cab 8--g ft (� "4-2 " 7 m). All doorways to be used for tractors to be minimum height of 9 ft ( ' · 7 m). Electricity All installations should conform Electrical Equipment of Buildings to the Regulations for the (with amendments to date) published by the Institute of Electrical Engineers, particularly Section K, Agricultural and Horticultural Buildings. Fragile roofing Crawling boards should always be used when working on or moving across fragile roof materials such as asbestos, perspex, etc., sheets. Appendix V O T II E R U S E F U L I N F O R � I j\ T I O N CodtJ of Rtcommmdatlons for the I1'tifart of Livesttxk The following Codes of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock (as provided for in Section 3 of the Agriculture (l\liscc1- Ianeous Prov�ions) Act 1968 have been approved by Parliament and published: No I-Cattle. No 2-Pigs. No 3-Domcslic Fowls. No 4-Turkeys. Copies of the Codes are available free to livcstock keepers on application to the nearest Divisional Office of the �lini5try of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. No atlempt having been made when preparing this edition of the Pocket Book to .oc\·isc the data contained in the current Imperial edition, this may be found 10 vary in some respects from the advice given in the published Codes. Where such differences do occur, the advice given in the Codes or in any published revision thereof will prevail. When the next edition of the Pocket Book is prepared, the data givcn will be reviewed and revised as necessary in the light of the Codes as then approved and published. Prior Approval for Ntw or lmprol:td Buildings and Layouu Readers are reminded that before new or improved buildings or layouts are inl l'oduced on to both agricultural and horticultural holdings prior approval from the local authority, river authority, the l\linistry itself as well as other authorities may be necessary. Where doubt exists as to the need for such approval or the authori· ties to whom application should be made, it is recommended that in the first instance and before any work is commenced, advice should be sought from an appropriate source. Farm Buildings Ctntrt The Centre was founded in 196.. jointly by the Farm Buildings 93 Association and the Royal Agricultural Society of England. It is an independent body aiming to improve the standard of farm buildings by the provision of technical information s ervices. The Centre s i situated at the National Agricultural Centre, Kcnilworth, \Vanvick. I t includes demonstration areas and exhibi tion buildings for various classes of livestock and materials suitable for use in (ann buildings. Investigations arc undertaken into the housing and other requirements for livestock and reports are issued from time to lime. There technical service s i provided for s i a reference library and a land owners, farmers, their professional consultants as well as commercial firms. Farm Bu ildings Digest is published quarterly which includes reviews on matten of current interest as \\-cll as an Abstract section giving information and comment on selected current literature from both at home and abroad. A professional officer of the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service s i attached to the Celllre as Liaison Officer. Particulars of membership of the Centre and the services it offers can be obtained on application to the Director. Appendix V I Publlca/jom Stt/joMl List No. " Agriculture and Food, tills all publicoltofU pupar�d by the Afmistr;J of Agriculture, Fishtriu and Food. Copiu Iru on opplicotwn lo H.M.S.O. The following publcatioru j can be purcham/from Her Afajuty's Sw/jOtn,} OJJUt at thl. addrUJts listed on back cover or through booksellers. F I X E D E QU I P � I E N T OF T H E F A R M L E A F L ETS I7!P (19/» Farm Dairies. F.E.F. No. 3. lOp ( l I ip) The Md}.i"g Parlour. F.E.F. No. 5· q ! p ( 1 9P) Pmnanml Farm F"lCt1. F.E.F. No. 6. 15P ( 1 6tp) CaUlt Grids/or PrIvate Roads. F.E.F. No. 7. lOp ( l lfP) F,"" G"ts. F.E.F. No. 8. 5P (6tp) Groin Storage F.E.F. No. g. In prep. Form and Estale HtdgtS. F.E.F. No. 1 1 . 1 4P ( IS!p) The RoadcifLtxal Ala/mol. F.E.F. No. 12. gp (/otp) CattltCrwh and Equipment. F.E.F. No. 1 3. I 4P ( 15tP) . Shup.Handling Pt11.I and BoW. F.E.F. No. 14. l i p (13/J) SMlltr Btlts/or Farmlands. F.E.F. o. 15. 27!P (29/J) The Bull Pen. F.E.F. No. 1 6. lOp (1IiP) Pwervatian a/ Timber and Mttal. F.E.F. No. 1 7. 20P (211P) Soi/·Ctmtnt Roads. F.E.F. No. Ig. gp ( loiP) Elutricit.1!or Farm and Estate. F.E.F. No. 20. gp (l()tp) Vrainngt ciftJu Farm Home.stead. F.E.F. No. 2 1 . 15P (16jp) Loou Housi"g of Dairy Cows. F.E.F. No. 22. In prep. The Hausing ofCaIIJtJ. F.E.F. No. 2]. 15P (/6!p) The implmunt SJltd and Farm Workshop. F.E.F. o. 25. I I P ( 13P) The Rtpaj, and Main/manet a/Farm Burld rngs. F.E.F. No. 26. lOp (1 Iip) T,actor FUl.l Storage. F.E.F. No. 29. 9P ( I O!p) Proofing ofForm Buildings against Rots a"d Miet. F.E.F. No. 32. 5P (6,p) The Concrtle Rood. F.E.F. No. 33· 9P (I liP) Silage SlQres. F.E.F. No. 36. 9P (IO�P) Trtt, Bush and Slump Cleorana. F.E.F. No. 37. l i p (13P) . Cou-nowtS F.E.F. No. I. 94 95 Floor and Roo/Comlnaton. i F.E.F. No. 38. l i p (13P) lVolI Conslruclion. F.E.F. No. 40. 12!P (t4P) Round Timberfrom the Farm. F.E.F. No. 42. 22tp ( 24P) Duign ofHortieultural Pl1ckjng Sheds. F.E.F. No. 44· 9P ( /otp) Pig Finishing HowtJ. F.E.F. No. 46. lOp (/�p) (Revision in prep.) Shup HousinK' F.E.F. No. 47. 1 7!P ( 19P ) Potato Chitting Housu. F.E.F. No. 48. 5P (6-�p) EltcIT;' Lighting on the Farm. F.E.F. No. 49· 71P (9P) Housing of Bu/Cattlt. F.E.F. No. 50. 1 7tp (J9/J) Housing thtSow and Litlu, F.E.F. No. 5 1 . l i p (13P) (Revision in prep.) Horticultural Buildings Pocketbook. 1 7�P (20p) B U LL E T I N S Poultry Housing and Erwironmtnt. Bull. No. 56. 55P (S8tp) Farm Grain Drying and Storage. Bull. No. '49. 6SP (69/J) Housing the Pig. Bull. No. 160. In prep. 27tp (JOP) Bulk Storage oJ Potatoe.J in Buildings. Bull. No. 1 73. In prep. Pruned iD England ror Her Majesty's Stat>oac.ry Office: by Eltioll Bra.. &: Yeoman Ltd., WOCKknd Avenue, S�ke. L�erpoot L1. gJL. Dd. �oo8gl K.8 ,,000 g/,I Cp.•,. l ea d the way i n buildings Sou1h W.n ��I��� �:�Olhll. 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