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an unusual value for feeding all classes of sheep, 

 and a great amount of feed can be obtained from 

 an acre. It may be sown broadcast, or it may be 

 drilled in. If time permits, it is far better to sow 

 it in rows thirty inches apart, as much more feed 

 can then be grown on an acre and the crop can 

 also be cultivated, thus holding the weeds in check. 

 Sheep will then waste but little of the rape when 

 turned into it, as they will walk between the rows 

 and eat on both sides. 



Roots, such as rutabagas and turnips, should also 

 be sown for late fall and winter feeding. Good 

 roots are just as well liked by sheep in the win- 

 ter time as cake and pie are liked by man. They 

 should be kept in a well-ventilated cellar where 

 they will not freeze or rot. Cabbage is an excel- 

 lent feed for all classes of sheep, but is usually too 

 expensive to feed extensively. However, where 

 large fields of cabbage are grown for the market, 

 sheep can well be fed the leaves and unsalable 

 heads which are left after the crop is harvested. 



SUGAR BEETS AND MANGELS A DANGEROUS FEED FOR 

 RAMS AND WETHERS. 



For many years sheep breeders in this country 

 as well as in England have been aware of the fact 

 that sugar beets and mangels are dangerous for 

 ram and wether feeding. Trials covering five years 



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