Die Dorfbrunnen, Scheunen und Alpwirtschaft

The larger part of the well always served as a drinking source for the cattle, while the smaller area was used for washing purposes. Each fountain had its own well master, who was responsible for its maintenance and smooth operation. It was his job to water the cattle at the same time in the morning and evening. Washing was allowed only in the small section of the well; those who did so for the most part had to pay a fine. The wells played a crucial role, and it wasn't until the 1970s that self-watering was introduced directly into the stables.

Barns

All hay barns in Tschlin are south-facing. In earlier times, when ventilation systems did not yet exist, the sun played a decisive role in drying the hay. People's housing was of little importance at that time. They only had one stove in the Stüva, otherwise it was cold. About 120 years ago, people in Tschlin began to build houses with tin roofs, a tradition that originated in Austria. Previously, shingle roofs had been common.

Alpine farming

In 1990, the municipality of Tschlin voted in favour of the consolidation of property. Since then, many agricultural roads have been built and mowing has been carried out up to an altitude of 2,300 metres for a decade. Agriculture is now subsidized by the federal government only on land, no longer on animals. Therefore, as much soil as possible is cultivated. There used to be six alps: Alp Tea, Alp Suot, Alp Pradatsch, Alp Tea Nova and two alps in the Sampuoir valley. Today, there are still two alps in Tschlin: Alp Tea with dairy farming and Alp Motta Tea Nova (today Alp Pradguin) with suckler cow husbandry and dairy sheep. A clever division for modern times.