66 OSTRICH-FARMING IN SOUTH AFRICA. 



of success more than being cramped up. If the sight 

 of part of it lying idle grieves him, he could take oxen 

 on to graze. 



If possible, let him select a farm that has on it 

 especially plenty of spec boom and carl prickly pear. 

 Without these, the first severe drought that comes, if 

 mealies are scarce, will play havoc with his fanning. 



