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fed to pregnant ewes, since they have a tendency 

 to produce a surplus amount of fat inside of the 

 body, and thus make it difficult for the lamb to 

 develop properly. When ewes are fed extensively 

 on these rich grains, in many cases their systems 

 are heated up and they shed more or less of their 

 wool long before shearing time. 



AMOl'NT OF GRAIN TO BE FED. 



No man can lay down a definite rule as to the 

 amount of grain to be fed to a sheep per day, since 

 they vary in size and condition. It has been found 

 that one-half pound per day of the grain mixture 

 already mentioned is sufficient for a medium sized 

 ewe, weighing from 150 to 170 pounds, during the 

 winter months. When good alfalfa or clover hay 

 is fed, in conjunction with some succulent feed, 

 no grain is needed up to about one month before 

 lambing time 1 . At this time, however, it becomes 

 necessary to feed some grain in order to insure a 

 good milk flow for the young lambs. 



succi LENT FEEDS. 



All succulent feeds tend to keep the bowels of 

 sheep in excellent condition, and have a general 

 tonic and regulating effect. Chopped roots are as 

 good a succulent feed as can be recommended. 

 They may be chopped up by means of a root 



