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during the summer and housing the breeding stock during the winter 

 on the farms growing the forage. Such a proposition should be care- 

 fully considered from all angles, however, before making the venture, 

 and especially in reference to suitable feeds and trouble from disease. 

 These two factors are of vital importance with the small flock, but 

 their importance is magnified many fold when it comes to keeping 

 sheep in large numbers. The small farm flock can be handled in 

 connection with other stock with but little trouble, and, if well cared 

 for, under present prices at least, it is a valuable asset to its owner. 

 The large flock, on the other hand, calls for close attention, and re- 

 quires the services of a shepherd who thoroughly understands his 

 business if success is to be expected. 



