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bj'eed of mutton sheep so poorly fed would 

 hardly show any profit at all. 



It is often quite difficult for men who have 

 spent years of their lives growing Merinos 

 under the let-alone, outdoor system to take 

 another breed and make it thrive at ,all. They 

 can not bring themselves to give the feed, 

 shelter and attention that English breeds de- 

 mand. And with Merinos, kindness and care 

 are usually well repaid. There are hill regions 

 where the flock may be out of doors almost 

 the whole year, but the grazing should be 

 supplemented by a regular allowance of grain 

 or early-cut hay, and it is well if the flock e^n 

 be sheltered from chilling winter's rains. 



