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Practical Sheep Husbandry 



importance of letting them all in at the same time, thereby giving each 

 lamb an equal chance at the feed. 



This Shed Can Be Used When Feeding in an Open Lot. It Should he Open to the Sun. 

 pensive and Can Be Made in Any Length or Width 



It is Inex- 



Rationing: Sheep and Lambs 



Great care should be exercised in starting sheep or lambs on feed. 

 Just a sprinkle of shelled corn and oats, or whatever grains are to be 

 given, should be put in the trough for the first week, until all the sheep 

 have taken to the feed, and then it can gradually be increased from 

 day to day. Patience is important, and it generally takes thirty to forty 

 days to get sheep on full feed. It is better to give too little than too 

 much grain, especially during the period of working them on feed. It 

 is really up to the feeder to watch his sheep closely, as no two lots will 

 take to the feed just alike. Weather conditions should be closely watched. 

 On bright, crisp days sheep will take more feed, and in soft, muggy 

 weather the grain ration often has to be decreased. If some get off 

 feed, it is best to separate them from the rest and put them out where 

 they will get rough feed and exercise for a day or so. It is sometimes 

 necessary to take the Whole band off grain for a day or so, or greatly 



This Combination Hay and Grain Rack Has Several Advantages. Grain Trough Catches Hay Seed 



and Fine Leaves, Which Sheep Relish. Troughs are Detachable and Can be 



Removed and Thoroughly Cleaned at Any Time 



