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Early Rape. Havc somc early rape ready for them by the 



middle of July (weaning time), so as to keep them 

 growing and so develop a strong, healthy frame. 



Dipping Sheep. Soon after lambing, the ewes should be shorn, 

 and both the ewes and lambs dipped with one of the 

 commercial dips (following the printed directions). 

 Ewes and lambs should also be dipped in the 

 autumn. 



113. SOUTHDOWN. 



Winter Care. In winter sheep require a dry and thorough!}- 



ventilated building which is not too warm, but free 

 from draughts; not too many in a pen. See plan 

 of sheep house {III. jj). The breeding ewes should 

 have daily exercise, either in a yard or field. 



Feeding Sheep. Feed moming and evening the following mixture, 

 prepared a few hours before feeding: Cut clover 

 (salted), pulped turnips, silage, and a little bran. 

 The quantity fed should be what they will eat in an 

 hour and a half. Noon ration: Pea straw or clover 

 hay, fed outside in racks. See III. j8. 



