PROGRESSIVE SHEEP RAISING 



D , Rape belongs to the cabbage family, 



Rape and all branches of which fit well into the 



Cabbage diet of sheep. It yields well in food 



as Feeds value compared with other plants, but 



must be eaten green. Rape is gen- 

 erally better for autumn, and will afford good pasturage 

 after other pastures are gone. Sheep fattened on rape 

 will require some grain to finish them solid. Dwarf Essex 

 is the most popular variety. 



Cabbage makes a good feed, and where it can be 

 grown successfully proves to be a cheap feed. Supple- 

 mented with a small amount of grain it will be found 

 useful in getting breeders ready for market. 



Every permanent pasture should 

 Trees in have a few good shade trees in it for 



Pasture shelter from the sun in hot weather. 



Few breeders realize how much this 

 means to the flock. Plenty of cool clean water is also 

 important in the pasture. 



Panel and braces for making 

 a portable sheep fence. 



(U. S. Farmers' Bui. No. 810) 



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