CHAPTER XXVII. 

 Sheep. 

 This country is specially adapted for the rearing Various Breeds 

 of sheep, on account of the clear and dry atmosphere, 

 and sheep are not here subject to the diseases that 

 are prevalent in those countries where the at- 

 mosphere is more humid. 



108. COTS wold. 



There are breeds to select from which are suited Select Accord- 

 to the various circumstances and conditions. The Conditions, 

 farmer must decide this question for himself. 



If the farmer is prepared to give the necessary Special care 

 care and attention, the chances are that one of the or ong Wo0 '' 

 long-wool breeds will be most profitable; but he 

 must be prepared to house these in rainy weather, 

 or their wool, which is long and open, will hang on 

 the animals like a wet blanket, and this is very 

 injurious. 



