Managing the Farm Flock 



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SINGLE TRIAL LOT V 



Mixed grain 5 



Com forage 3.3 



Av. daily gain 



SINGLE TRIAL LOT VI 



Mixed grain 5 



Corn silage 2.9 



Mixed hay 2.1 - 



.19 Av. daily gain .16 



SINGLE TRIAL LOT VII 



Mixed grain 5 



Roots 2.9 



Mixed hay 2.6 



Av. daily gain .18 



All rations tested were highly satisfactory. The daily cost of main- 

 taining these large ewes was 2c per head or less, according to value of 

 feeds used. In previous trials at the Wisconsin station, Craig consid- 

 ers Alsike Clover hay one of the best dry roughages, as it was eaten 

 with relish and with small waste. Corn fodder and oat hay also proved 

 satisfactory. 



Preparation for Lambing 



(a). In preparing for the lambing season, farm work should be 

 planned so that the shepherd can keep a close watch over the flocks 

 both day and night. 



(b) Ewes that are about due to lamb should be kept away from 

 other live stock as large animals may injure them. Hogs greedily 

 devour young lambs. 



(c) In cold weather provide warm quarters, well bedded with a 

 south exposure, as sunshine is important. Ewes should have plenty 

 of room to avoid crowding, and openings, small gates, etc., should be 

 closed, through which ewes heavy with lamb might squeeze and injure 



Our Little Friends Takinir a Sun Bath 



themselves or the lambs. Small openings through which young lambs 

 might creep and wander away should also be closed up. 



