252 



MANAGEMENT OF SHEEP. 



r\OA.\ 



The kinds of rack most generally approved conforms to 

 those represented in the cuts, or are very similar. 



Figure I is a model of those used by the writer for many 

 years. They cost but little, and little waste can result from 

 their use ; and are also light, and therefore easily removed, 

 which is sometimes necessary whether feeding is done under 

 cover or not> Where, however, the severity of the climate 

 compels, feeding wholly under shelter, the kind designated 

 by figure 2, appears admirably adapted for the purpose. The 

 writer, however, never having used any of this description, 

 cannot speak confidently whether their superiority is greatly 

 over the other kind, and must therefore refer the reader to 

 the remarks concerning them of several of his correspond- 

 ents. 



The upright pieces or posts of figure 1 should be of pine 

 or hemlock scantling, 2 by 3 inches, and at least 2 feet 9 

 inches in length. The lower boards 12 inches in width, 

 and the upper 10 inches ; the spaces between them 9 inches ; 

 the width of the rack 2 1-2 feet. The most convenient 

 length is about 12 feet, and if thus, 6 will be required for 

 100 sheep of the Saxon and Merino varieties, or grades of 

 these, when full grown. 



For lambs, the width of the lower boards may be reduced 

 two inches, the top board not any, and the space between, 

 less about two inches, the width of the rack four inches less, 

 and the posts shortened three inches. 



