318 AN AMERICAN FARMER IN ENGLAND. 



crop off, or the treading of the sheep to feed it, on the ground, 

 upon heavy clay soils, in which the pressure of these operations 

 must be very objectionable. Twelve sheep are kept in each 

 shed-car, and the turnips pulled and thrown into them. The ex- 

 pense of drawing off the crop and returning the manure is avoid- 

 ed, and the sheep have shelter and a dry bed, while the ordinary 

 custom subjects them to danger of foot-rot and other diseases, 

 and also must be attended with some waste of the crop. 



