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less valuable it is : some of this jarre may be seen in 

 superfine wool, and it is sometimes found as fine, as 

 the wool itself. 



Q. What are the signs of bad health in sheep ? 



A. Parts of the body deprived of its wool, a dull 

 countenance, bad breath, pale gums, and veins, &.c. 



Q. What are the proportions of body, which de- 

 signate a good ram ? 



A. It is said, that rams should be selected, which 

 have a thick head, a flat nose, short and narrow nos- 

 trils, a large high and round forehead, large black and 

 lively eyes, large ears, and covered with wool, a 

 broad chest, a lofty, thick, and long body, a broad 

 back, large belly, big testicles, and a long tail. 



Q. What are the proportions, which distinguish 

 good ewes ? 



A. Ewes should be selected, which have a great 

 body, broad shoulders, large clear, and lively eyes, a 

 thick and straight neck, a broad back, a great belly, 

 long teats, neat, small, short legs, and a thick tail. 



Q. By what signs are good wethers known ? 



A. It is proper to choose such as have no horns ; 

 which are vigorous, hardy and well shaped ; which 

 have big bones ; and a soft, greasy, clean, and well 

 curled wool. 



Q. What Choice ought to be made, to have good 

 sheep ? 



A. It is necessary to ctioose such as have the best, 

 and largest quantity of wool, for the greater profit ; 

 the tallest, because they afforc} more wool, and more 

 flesh ; of the most convenient age, to produce much, 



