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or cure them, as they become dangerous. As a ram always 

 backs a few steps to prepare 

 for a lunge, if a pair of light 

 poles are fastened to his horns 

 so as to prevent his backing, 

 his butting intentions will be 

 diverted. After wearing them 

 for a short time, one can be 

 removed, and when the habit 

 is cured the other taken off. 

 Fig. 61 illustrates a sheep 



shearing table. 



FIG. 61 SHEARING TABUS. 



FIG. 60. BUTTING PREVENTOR. 



The cords shown at the sides can be used for 

 fastening its legs if neces- 

 sary. The table can be 

 made of a height to suit 

 the shearer. 



In these days of fine- 

 bred hogs it is often quicker 

 and safer to take them to 

 market in a wagon than to 

 drive them, and such a rack 

 as is illustrated by Fig. 62 will be found very convenient 

 in loading and unloading them. It can be made so as to 

 be taken apart when not in use, as it will be lighter to han- 

 dle and easier 

 to store. There 

 should be cleats 

 nailed on the 

 floor to prevent 

 the hogs from 

 slipping. The 

 rack for the 

 bed will often 



be found of advantage in hauling stove wood, pumpkins, or 

 any light material of which the horses can draw more than 

 a wagon bed full. 



Fig. 63 shows a home-made root-cutter. The farmer who 



FIG. 62. HOG LOADER. 



