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Lambing Grounds.- -Tin- lambing season is the sheep- 

 man's anxious period. For this reason the ownership 

 or control of good lambing grounds is one of the first 

 requisites to a successful sheep ranch. The lambing 

 grounds should be sheltered spots open and free from 

 underbrush and rough places. Water must be plenti- 

 ful and easily reached and the grass should be some of 

 the early-growing nutritious kinds. They should be 



The "Galvanized Ewe," or Orphan Lambs Artificially Fed. 



free from prairie dog and badger holes, for many a totter- 

 ing little lamb has fallen into such a hole and perished. 



Mere the ewes are handled with the greatest care. 

 Efctra herders are employed in order that the bands may 

 be broki-n int.. small bunches. The ewes arc left undis- 

 turbed, so far as possible, and every precaution taken 

 not to worry or frighten the animals. 



The Herder's Work. A good herder will carefully 

 waieh every ewe and see that she owns her lamb. All 



