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10. Feeding Sheep on Western Ranges 224 



(a) The arrangement of the yards. 



(b) The feeding of the hay. 



(c) The feeding of the grain. 



(d) The furnishing of water. 



11. Fattening Sheep on .Screenings 226 



(a) What is meant by screenings. 



(b) When screenings are most commonly fed. 



(c) How screenings are usually fed. 



(d) The future of such feeding. 



12. F.\TTENING Two LoTS IN SUCCESSION 227 



(a) Where this may be feasible. 



(b) The handhng of the first lot. 



(c) The handling of the second lot. 



(d) The benefits from such feeding. 



13. The Hazard to Breeding Flocks from Fattening 228 



(a) Parasites may be introduced. 



(b) Precautions when introducing the sheep. 



(c) Such fattening not advisable on breeding farms. 



14. All Sheep Should Be Fattened on the Farm 229 



(a) The percentage of loss is less in small lots. 



(b) Roughage is utilized that might otherwise be 



wasted. 



(c) The fertilizer may all be turned to good account. 



(d) Profitable winter work is furnished to the farmer. 



15. The Duration of the Fattening Period 231 



(a) The time required for fattening. 



(b) Fattening for short periods. 



(c) Fattening for longer periods. 



(d) High finish should be the aim. 



16. The Increase from Sheep While Fattening 232 



(a) Conditions that affect increase. 



(b) The normal increase from feeding. 



(c) Where profit comes from in such increase. 



17. Profit from Fattening Sheep in Winter 233 



(a) The conditions that affect profit. 



(b) The relative profit from feeding lambs and 



wethers. 



(c) The profit from feeding aged ewes. 



18. General Observation on Fattening 235 



(a) The fattening process outlined. 



(b) Indications of finish in the animals. 



(c) Rations that are most desirable. 



(d) Shrinkage of sheep in shipping. 



(e) Sheepy flavor in mutton and its cause. 



