194 LIVE STOCK MANAGEMENT. 



also be kept separate from the other animals on the farm. 

 That is, sheep should not be allowed or obliged to run in 

 the same field or lot as horses, cattle or swine, because under 

 such conditions they cannot be kept quiet and comfortable. 

 Dogging should be avoided, especially among ewes that are 

 in lamb. 



To manage the flock successfully one should take into con- 

 sideration the barn accommodations, feed and help he has 

 at hand. To make the business return the greatest profit 

 the flock should be sorted or the culls removed or disposed 

 of every year. The lambs should come at a time best suited 

 to the barn accommodations and feed available. For in- 

 stance, if one has comfortable barns and plenty of succulent 

 food, such as roots or ensilage, it is advisable to have the 

 lambs come in March, because they can be given sufficient 

 attention and be ready to go ahead when turned on grass. 

 They are also stronger and abler to guard off parasites. On 

 the other hand, if the barn or sheds are not warm enough 

 for young weak lambs, and no succulent food available for the 

 ewes, lambs had better not come until there is abundance 

 of grass in the fields. 



All non-breeding ewes should be fattened and sent to mar- 

 ket. Old ewes that have become poor feeders, and have a 

 tendency to keep thin and delicate on good treatment, should 

 also be sent to market. In order to keep up the standard 

 of the flock and to improve them as should be the aim of 

 every flockmaster plenty of feed of the right nature, com- 

 fortable buildings, intelligent care, and all other accessories 

 conducive to the general health of the sheep should be fur- 

 nished. 



