SHEEP FOLDS 



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can separate a flock into four divisions. He uses the central 

 door to divide the two smallest lots of sheep, so that he 

 seldom requires to move his hands. The two 4 feet alleys 

 beside the tree are employed when sheep are being branded 

 or handled for fat. Other sheep pass through the yards 

 without being caught or touched by hand. All gates marked 

 with a double line on the plan, open, with the exception of 

 the three swing doors, by sliding to one side without crush- 

 ing the sheep, and being in line with the fence are out of the 

 way when open. 



Plan of a Rectangular Yard for drafting into three lots ; 

 90 yards by 45 yards would work from 5000 to 6000 sheep. 



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SCALE, 68 feet to 1 inch. [W. Cooper and Nephews.] 



FIG. 43. PLAN OF A RECTANGULAR YARD FOR HANDLING 5000 TO 6000 SHEEP. 



