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FARMERS' BULLETIN 810. 



Bulletin 713, obtainable from the Department of Agriculture, Wash- 

 ington, D. C. 



SHIPPING CRATES. 



The crate shown in figure 33, when made of well-seasoned pine, is 

 amply strong and weighs only 25 pounds. Hay for feeding while 

 in transit can be placed between the crate and a gunny sack tacked on 

 the outside of the front end. 



FIG. 36. Punch used for inserting ear labels. 

 Can also be used for notching. 



WATERING TROUGHS. 



If stationary troughs of wood or concrete are used they should be 

 easily accessible to permit frequent cleaning. On account of the 

 comparatively small amount of water consumed by sheep in winter 

 an open half barrel set in the pen near the door is quite satisfactory, 

 as it can readily be removed for cleaning or when the divisions of 

 the pens are changed. The whole barrel with the opening in the 

 side shown in figure 34 is serviceable in pens or lots, but allows only 



FIG. 37. Ordinary pruning shears for trimming feet of sheep. 



one sheep to drink at a time. It can be used where sheep have 

 continuous access to it. A float valve connected with a water-sup- 

 ply pipe is protected in this device and the top prevents dirt or 

 chaff from getting into the water. A removable top can be used if 

 the barrel is to be filled by the use of a pail. 



EAR LABELS AND TOE CLIPPERS. 



When individual records are kept lambs must be marked soon 

 after birth. The ordinary metal labels on the market are inserted 



