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5. How much silage may be fed to a ewe during the suckling period ? 



6. Is a variety of feed necessary for the ewes at this period ? Why ? 



7. Give six rules that may be applied to the feeding of suckling ewes. 



8. When will the lambs begin to eat grain ? 



9. What are lamb creeps? 



10. Describe a method of starting the lambs on grain. 



11. How does a pasture crop affect the consumption of grain by the lambs? 



12. Of what value are forage crops in producing market lambs? 



13. Name six common forage crops and the time of year they are available 



for pasture. 



14. Is it necessary to dock and castrate ? Why ? 

 15,. Describe common methods used in docking. 



16. In castrating. 



17. Give five reasons why it is advantageous to sell market lambs early 



in the summer. 



