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any fence is absolutely dog-proof.) The fence shown in Fig. 250, 

 having a barbed wire close to the ground and three barbed wires at 

 the top would be found proof against most dogs. Division fences 



FIG. 253. A wooden panel, suitable for temporary fencing. (From U. S. D. A.Bulletin 810.) 



thirty-six inches high and made of woven wire are adequate for 

 keeping most sheep in place. These fences may be either temporary 

 or permanent in nature, or the temporary fence may be made of 

 wooden panels (Figs. 250-253). The iron post shown in Figs. 

 251 and 252 was designed by the writer to use with temporary 

 wire fencing. 



QUESTIONS 



1. Enumerate the essential features of a sheep barn. 



2. Why is it possible to build a good sheep barn at comparatively low cost? 



3. What are the essential features of a good sheep rack? 



4. Why should the bottoms of troughs be flat? 



5. How much floor space do mature ewes require? 



