ADVICE TO SHEPHERDS, 



CHAPTER I. 



ON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A SHEPHERD. 



Question. WHAT should be the age of a shepherd 

 to take the charge of a flock of sheep ? 



Answer. His age is of no importance, if he is strong 

 enough to cany the hurdles for the pen, and conside- 

 rate enough to mind his business, instead of playing 

 with his comrades. 



Q. Will the business of a shepherd employ a man 

 his whole time, and enable him to obtain an honest 

 livelihood ? 



A. A careful and well informed shepherd, who 

 has the care of a large flock, is almost continually 

 employed in conducting it properly during the day, 

 in folding it for the night, in feeding it in bad weath- 

 er, in keeping it clean, in treating its diseases, &c. 

 Shepherds receive good wages and are well paid 

 in countries, where sheep are maintained, that is, 

 when they know their business, and will carefully 

 ',v..Tform it. 



