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and out between the two sheds. Grain can also be unloaded at the 

 grain bin direct from the wagon. 



If desired the self-feeder hay rack described in figure 21 can be 

 substituted for the " fence " rack. If this is done, the feed lot may 

 be inclosed with a straight fence rather than the irregular panels 

 used for feeding purposes. 



A sufficient number of grain troughs is provided in the grain lot 

 for feeding at one time all of the sheep included in one of the pens. The 

 pivot gate shown in figure 12 is used on the same plan as a water 



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FIG. 22. A reversible stationary grain trough. 







gate. The projecting ends of the horizontal top piece are secured by 

 strap iron at the tops of the posts supporting them. The gate is 

 opened by means of a vertical narrow board fastened at one end 

 and projecting above the top. After the lambs have learned to eat 

 grain they are likely to crowd toward the grain yard. When the 

 troughs are filled the gate is opened by swinging the bottom away 

 from the lambs, allowing them to pass under. This opens the full 

 width of the gate at once and avoids any trouble through the lambs 

 crowding against the gate. 



FEED RACKS. 



COMBINATION HAY AND GRAIN RACKS. 



Combination hay and grain racks are probably the most convenient 

 for feeding small lots of sheep. The open-end rack shown in figure 15 





