8 ON THE QUALIFICATIONS 



Q. Are many qualifications necessary to become 

 a good shepherd ? 



A. More things are necessary to be known in the 

 business of a shepherd than in most other agricultu- 

 ral employments. A good shepherd should under- 

 stand the best method of folding, feeding, watering, 

 and pasturing his flock, of treating its diseases, and 

 improving it, as well in the breed, as in the quality 

 and fineness of the wool ; to drive, wash, and shear 

 his flock in the best manner ; to rear and train dogs, 

 and keep them in subjection, and to protect the flock 

 against wolves, and other noxious animals. 



Q. How can it be known that a young man will 

 make a good shepherd ? 



A. A good shepherd may be expected from one 

 who understands and retains what is told him as well 

 as other young men in the country ; if he is careful 

 and patient, and has no infirmity, which will hinder 

 him from walking or standing for a length of time 

 together. 



Q. Is it necessary that a shepherd should know 

 how to read ? 



A. One, who understands reading, more readily 

 acquires information, but it is not absolutely necessa- 

 ry ; he however, would be the more valuable for 

 knowing how to read, write, and cypher. 



Q. With what necessaries should a shepherd be 

 provided to manage his flock in the fields ? 



A. He should be well clothed, so as to continue 

 the. whole day in the field, without suffering much 



