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turned in. Towards the latter part of the month 

 the feet are again trimmed if necessary. 



November, December, January and February: 

 Feeding at the home ranch, and selling lambs 

 when the prices are favorable. 



CARE OF THE EWE. 



The period of estrum continues from two to four 

 days, and the ewe will come in heat again in 

 about sixteen days if not pregnant. 



LAMBS AT SHEARING TIME CUT 

 AWAY PROM EWES. 



The average period of gestation is about one 

 hundred and forty-five days, or four and one-half 

 months. Male lambs are carried a little longer. 

 If a ewe goes over a week after her time, the 

 chances are the lamb is dead. Before lambing, the 

 ewes should be "tagged" by removing any filthy 

 locks of wool. 



Separating the pregnant ewes for the winter 

 season is the best system, for then the danger of 

 abortion from crowding and bruising is lessened. 

 Only the brightest and cleanest of food should be 

 fed to pregnant ewes. 



