258 CARE OF SHEEP 



EXERCISES , ' ; 



1. Can mutton sheep be produced on pasture alone i^, i^^^ 

 reasons for your answer. 



2. Why do sheep protected by a heavy fleece need stabling? 



3. At what age should the lambs be separated from their 

 dams to be fed alone ? 



4. Which need the greater amount of protein in the ration, 

 lambs or pigs? Why? 



5. Why is exercise of so much importance in the management 

 of all live stock? 



HOME PROJECT 



With the consent of your parents take entire charge of the 

 care and management of the home flock. 



