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AGRICULTURE 



is golden." Every farm ought to have its flock of sheep. 

 The wool generally pays the cost of keeping them. The 

 lambs are clear profit, and usually a flock produces more 

 lambs than there are ewes. A lamb will often sell when a 

 few months old for as much or more than its mother. 

 Unfortunately, sheep are subject to injury and deatl: 



FIG. 197. SHROPSHIRE SHEEP 



from worms in the stomach and intestines. Change of 

 pasture at brief intervals is the best means of avoiding 

 these troubles. 



There are three types of sheep, fine-wool, medium- 

 wool, and long-wool. The long-wool breeds, which are 

 used both for mutton and wool, have not been extensively 

 raised in warm climates. 



