Jan., 1911] 



FEEDING SHEEP AND LAMBS. 



17 



Lot II. Fed Turnips 



CHARACTER AND AMOUNTS OF FEED. 



The grain mixture was similar to the one used in Experiment 

 1. (lor composition see Table 6.) 



TABLE 14.-COMPOSITION OF RATIONS. 



A noteworthy feature in Table 14 is the watery nature of the 

 turnips. This factor comprehends their real feeding value 

 They give to the ration a laxative effect, and, consequently,* 

 keep the sheep in a healthy, vigorous condition. Their high 

 digestibility should also be remarked in Table 15 



