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ing singly, or they may be grown in groups to provide 

 such shade. On the prairie quick-growing trees should 

 be planted to provide such shade on the arable farm, and 

 preferably in groves. Where there is a natural growth 

 of trees fringing a stream that runs through the pastures, 

 the shade conditions are ideal, with reference at least to 

 protection from sunshine. Where the pastures merge 

 into forest, the shade conditions are also excellent, but in 

 such instances any considerable growth of young trees 

 will be prevented. When shade is provided by a venti- 

 lated shed or basement, especially the latter, it brings 

 more of coolness with it. 



Sheep during the warmest weather are very liable 

 to be greatly disturbed by flies. A dense forest shade 

 may furnish some protection, as flies are much less liable 

 to be frequent where the shadows are dark than when 

 bright sunshine is present. When sheep may have free 

 access during the heat of the day to a darkened and ven- 

 tilated basement, the conditions are ideal for protection 

 from flies. Ventilation may be furnished by having the 

 windows open and sufficient darkness may be secured by 

 covering them with some very coarse cloth, as sacking 

 material. A fringed piece should hang down over the 

 place of entrance. The sheep will soon learn to push 

 through this, and when doing so the frayed material will 

 brush back the flies. A flock will soon learn to come for 

 such protection daily when they may have access to it. 



Considerations in locating a sheep shed When locat- 

 ing a sheep shed the aim should be: (i) To place it on 

 ground dry and porous; (2) to insure protection on the 

 windward side ; and (3) to secure ample room for yards 

 and paddocks. Natural conditions when all are favorable 

 will add greatly to the ease with which such a location 

 may be secured, and the lack of these will add equally 

 to the difficulty of locating the same. 



It is greatly important that the sheep sheds should 

 be located on ground dry and porous. Locating on 



