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the brisket between the two front legs. Now lift 

 the sheep slightly from the ground with the right 

 hand to prevent its going forward. Then with the 

 left hand take hold of the left hind leg just above 

 the hock and lift the sheep up against your breast, 

 as is shown in the accompanying illustration where 

 a 108-pound lamb is being carried. By this method 

 all struggling is avoided and no harm whatever 

 done to the sheep. 



SETTING A HEAVY SHEEP ON ITS RUMP. 



It is a relatively easy task to set a light sheep or 

 lamb on its rump by simply lifting it up and set- 

 ting it down on its rump. However, with larger 

 and heavier sheep, and especially with rams, it 

 means a little more work and care. Perhaps the 

 easiest way is to place the left arm around the 

 sheep's neck, reaching back with the left hand and 

 placing it firmly on the right forearm of the sheep. 

 Now reach across under the sheep with the right 

 hand, taking hold of the right hind leg just above 

 the hock. Then the operator should shove against 

 the sheep with his breast, and by pulling gently 

 with the hand on the right hind leg, the sheep will 

 be turned on its rump gently and easily, as is 

 shown in the illustration which follows. When a 

 sheep is to rise from this position some men will 

 allow it to roll over on one of its sides and then 



