SHEEP RAISING IN WISCONSIN 7 



This fence will keep the sheep from straying. Such a fence, 

 however, will not keep dogs or an occasional wolf from 

 attacking the sheep. A good fence, while costing more in the 

 beginning, does service for a much longer time than does 

 one which may be more cheaply built. 



The sheep have an enemy the dog. In some sections of 

 the state an occasional timber wolf or bear is also seen. In 

 years past dogs have caused considerable losses to the sheep 

 owners. To remedy this trouble, the legislature in 1915 en- 

 acted, upon the request of the sheepmen, a law which will 

 make it possible to lower the losses by dogs. 



The new law provides that any dog found killing, wound- 

 ing, or worrying sheep or lambs can be killed, or if necessary, 

 pursued and killed on premises of its owner, or elsewhere. 



The law also provides that any owner or keeper of a dog 

 which leaves its enclosure to kill, wound, or worry sheep or 

 lambs, is liable, not only for damages, but shall be punished 

 by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $25. If the owner 

 of such a dog is notified verbally, or in writing, that his dog 

 worries, wounds, or kills sheep or lambs, and the dog again 

 bothers the sheep, the owner of the dog is liable for damages 

 and in addition, can be fined not less than $25 or more than 

 $50. He can be sent to jail for not to exceed 20 days if he 

 does not pay his fine.* 



DRY SHELTER FOR SHEEP 



It is not necessary to spend a large amoung of money in 

 providing shelter for sheep. Where the ewes lamb late in 

 the spring when the weather is warm, a common shed open 

 to the south will answer the purpose. When the ewes lamb 

 in February, March or April, a warmer place must be pro- 

 vided. 



The most important consideration is to keep the sheep 

 dry while in their winter quarters. They should have it dry 

 underfoot and the roof should not leak. Sheep need plenty 

 of fresh air, but should be kept out of draughts. It is best to 

 keep the sheep above the ground, basement barns not being 

 the best shelter for the flock. A sheep shed or barn should be 

 located on a high spot where the drainage is good. 



* Chapter 512, Laws of 1915. 



