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successful methods of marking sheep, — by the use of water- 

 proof ink, and by notching the ear. Procure a small brush 

 and some waterproof ink, or regular sheep-marking fluid, and 

 place on the lamb the number on the ear tag of the ewe. If 

 this method is used, it will be necessary to renew the number, 

 as it will fade as the lamb grows. 



Some persons prefer to notch the ear of the lamb, as it is 

 likely to be more permanent. The ordinary ear punch is 

 used to mark the ear, and the following method is as good as 

 any : — The first lamb would have one notch in the top of 

 the left ear next to the head; the second, one notch in the 

 middle; the third, one notch in the end; the fifth, one notch 

 on the lower side, and so on, up to 400. Then when permanent 

 ear markings are desired, they may be inserted when convenient 

 and the record inserted in the flock book. (See Fig. 138.) 



