LAMBS and wool arc in strong demand and pros- 
^pccts are good for profit in raising sheep on 
the farm. 
Several million acres of land in the United States 
which produce good summer feed for sheep are not 
grazed at present. 
Sheep raising does not require expensive equip- 
ment or heavy lahor, hut does require study and 
continuous attention. 
Early fall is the best time to start a flock. Good- 
grade ewes and a pure-bred ram are the best for 
beginners. 
The beginner may acquire experience wdth less 
than 20 ew es, but for economy of time and fencing, 
and to assure proper care, flocks of 60 or more ewes 
are better. 
In most cases lambs are most profitable if made 
ready for market at about 4 months, weighing 65 
to 75 pounds. 
Unless the flock has a very large territory to 
range over it is necessary to make divisions of the 
pasture or to use seeded forage crops. This per- 
mits the change of grazing ground necessary to 
insure the health and thrift of the lambs. 
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