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17. Miscellaneous Considerations 120 



(a) Young lambs nursing to excess. 



(b) Furnishing earth to young lambs. 



(c) Water for young lambs. 



(d) Nurse cows for delicate lambs. 



CHAPTER VII 

 Feeding and Care of Breeding Ewes 



Ewes from Weaning Until Bred 122 



(a) The age at which breeding should begin. 



(b) From weaning until put in winter quarters. 



(c) Food and care in winter. 



(d) From winter until the mating season. 



Management of Ewes at the Breeding Season 124 



(a) Aim to breed when the system is building up 



(b) How such a condition may be attained. 



(c) Methods followed modified by conditions. 



(d) Mating under extensive conditions. 



(e) Mating on the arable farm. 



From the Pasture to Winter Quarters 126 



(a) Methods of changing modified by conditions. 



(b) What should be guarded against. 



(c) Benefits from continued partial grazing. 



Ideal Conditions for Wintering Ewes 128 



(a) The ideal location for the shed. 



(b) The ideal shed or stable. 



(c) The ideal yard and paddock. 



The Grading of the Flock 129 



(a) When such grading may be necessary. 



(b) How such grading may be accomplished. 



(c) The size of the flock when graded. 



Food Prior to the Time of Lambing 130 



(a) The fodders that are suitable. 



(b) The succulence that is suitable. 



(c) The concentrates that are suitable. 



Exercise for Breeding Ewes When Pregnant 133 



(a) Why such exercise is necessary. 



(b) How to secure the necessary exercise. 



(c) The reserve pasture for winter grazing. 



