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to the lamb. He will not thrive or fatten well with- 

 out it. He will thrive better in the open field than 

 in a close foul-smelling, unventilated barn or shed. 

 Nor does it matter much after being once on feed 



CROSS-SECTION OF MODEL SHEEP BARN, SHOWING FRAME. 



whether the lamb barn is warm or cold. In truth 

 the lambs often thrive better to have it moderately 

 cold. It is not necessary or best to have it warm 

 enough so that water will not freeze within. If the 

 user is uncertain whether he will remember to open 



