SHEEP 



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FIRST PRIZIO ClIKVIOT HAM — Intcrnutional Live Stock Exposition, Cnicago, 1917. 

 Cheviots are native of Scotland, are small and hardy, hut noted for excellent wool arid mutton. Rams weigh up to 175 lbs., ewes toO 

 lbs., shearing (J to 11 lbs. wool 



f)l of medium length. Cheviots are splemlid grazers and are profitable to handle. 



LAMBING SEASON 



Probably the success in sheep raismg 

 may be traced to the proper management 

 during the Uimbing season. 



From the tune himl)S are expected and 

 until the season has ended, it is necessary 

 that every care be given the ewes and 

 lam])s. The season is short, and it l^ehoovcs 

 tlie owner to be on the watch, otherwise 

 his profits will be reduced through the 

 death of the lamlxs, either from neglect or 

 possilily during birth. Some ewes will re- 

 fuse their lambs, others may not have 

 sufficient nourishment for their young. 

 Again we have ewes giving birth to trip- 

 lets, one of which is perhaps weaker than 

 its mates. If the weather is cold the lamb 

 soon becomes chilled and it is necessary to 

 be taken into some warm place. 



The reader will appreciate that the flock 

 will need constant watching. If triplets 

 are born the weakest should be taken care 

 of by hand and warm cow's milk given, 

 and the same rule ajiplies to the one whose 

 dam has not sufficient nourishment. Where 

 the mother disowns the lamb it must be 

 held while nourishment is taken. Some- 

 times a little salt sprinkled on thewet 

 lamb will induce the dam to accept it. 



The owner should make it a point to see 

 the young lambs suckle just as soon as they 

 can stand, and to see it continues to do so. 

 Orphan lambs, those raised by hand, should 

 be taught to feed as soon as possible. 

 They can be given very thinly sliced roots, 

 witli a little oatmeal sprinkled over them; 

 later as they learn to eat, crushed grain 

 and oil meal may be given. 



A CHAMPION M1:RI.\0 RAM 

 The MERl VO breed originating in America are of several families, chief of which are Delaines, which are divided into Nationals, 

 Dickinsons. Black Tops ami Standards. Rams weigh 130 to SOO lbs., ewes 100 to UOlbs., shearing 8 to 20 lbs., according to type and 

 weight. Merinos are known bg three classes — Class A— heavy folds; Class B—smoother folds; Class C— smooth body with shghl folds 

 at neck, if at all. They are a fine wool type of sheep and very popular in the United States. 



