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AGRICULTURE 



is golden." Every farm ought to have its flock of sheep. 

 The wool generally pays the cost of keeping them. The 

 lambs are clear profit, and usually a flock produces more 

 lambs than there are ewes. A lamb will often sell when a 

 few months old for as much or more than its mother. 

 Unfortunately, sheep are subject to injury and death 



FIG. 197. SHROPSHIRE SHEEP 



from worms in the stomach and intestines. Change of 

 pasture at brief intervals is the best means of avoiding 

 these troubles. 



There are three types of sheep, fine-wool, medium- 

 wool, and long-wool. The long-wool breeds, which are 

 used both for mutton and wool, have not been extensively 

 raised in warm climates. 



