WESTERN EAMB FEEDING. 



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ration, and alfalfa or clover is the best and 

 cheapest carrier of available protein. 



In Nebraska and elsewhere lambs are ({uite 

 frequently turned directly into fields of stand- 

 ing corn and permitted to do their own har- 

 vesting. Sometimes rape is sown in the com 

 at time of last cultivation to add to their sup- 

 ply of forage. Two to four pounds per acre of 



BOX RACK FOR FEEDING ALFALFA. 

 From Bui. 31. Bureau Plant Induatry. U. S. Dept. of AKr. 



rape seed are sufficient. It is better to let this 

 last cultivation be fairly early so as to give the 

 rape a start. Should tlie season prove showery 

 the rape will corne on and add greatly to the 

 value of the feed. 



