WASHING THE SHEEP. 



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tinued exposure to chilly water. In fig. 55 is an illustration of 

 this method of washing. For a large flock, the spout may be 

 made to extend across the whole dam, so that several sheep may 

 be washed at the same time, each sheep being passed from hand 



Fig. 55. ARRANGEMENT FR WASHING SHEEP. 



to hand, until finished by the last one. With sufficient help, one 

 sheep per minute may easily be washed by this method. After 

 the sheep are washed, they should be kept in a clean field, and in 

 a clean yard at night, for the week at least before shearing, to per- 



