EiMBS and wool are in strong demand and pros- 

 pects are good for profit in raising sheep on 

 the farm. 



Several million acres of land in the United States 

 which produce good summer feed for sheep are not 

 grazed at present. 



Sheep raising does not require expensive equip- 

 ment or heavy labor, but does require study and 

 continuous attention. 



Early fall is the bjsst time to start a flock. Good- 

 grade ewes and a pure-bred ram are the best for 

 beginners. 



The beginner may acquire experience with less 

 than 20 ewes, but for economy of time and fencing, 

 and to assure proper care, flocks of 60 or more ewes 

 are better. 



In most cases lambs are most profitable if made 

 ready for market at about 4 months, weighing 65 

 to 75 pounds. 



Unless the flock has a very large territory to 

 range over it is necessary to make divisions of the 

 pasture or to use seeded forage crops. This per- 

 mits the change of grazing ground necessary to 

 insure the health and thrift of the lambs. 



