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SHEEP AND GOATS 



is important to have them sheltered in dry places that 

 are not too warm. The sheep kept through the winter 

 are mainly breeding ewes, and it is important that they 

 shall not be overfed. Their food should be muscle- 

 forming rather than fattening. 



Goats. In many parts of the world goats are 

 raised on a large scale for milk, meat, and the fleece, 



called mohair. The milk goat 

 has been called " the poor 

 man's cow." Good milk 

 goats will give from four to six 

 quarts of milk per day, and, 

 considering their size, the 

 yield is greater than that from 

 cows. The milk is considered 

 more healthful than cow's 

 milk and is used to feed 

 young children. 



In the United States goats are not raised extensively, 

 except in a few Southern and Western states. In most 

 localities no goats are seen, except an occasional pet 

 harnessed to a boy's wagon. Texas, New Mexico, 

 and Arizona lead the states in the number of goats. 



Angora goats. Most of the goats raised for com- 

 mercial purposes are Angora goats, a breed that orig- 

 inated in Asia Minor. These animals are kept to 

 furnish meat, skins, and the long, silky mohair. They 

 will eat coarse weeds, and the leaves and twigs of bushes. 

 This browsing habit makes them useful in cleaning 



ANGORA GOAT 



