THE MANAGEMENT OF SHEEP ON THE FARM. 45 
GRAIN TROUGHS. 
A number of different kinds of grain troughs have been advocated 
for feeding the grain ration. The V-shaped trough is a very common 
type but is not very desirable, as too much grain is thrown out and 
wasted by its use. The flat-bottomed trough is much superior in 
Fia. 14. Ve Sineiotee grain trough. This type is extensively used, but is objectionable on account of the 
large amount of feed that is thrown out and wasted. 
this respect, and it is also the best type for feeding roots. Two 
troughs (bottoms together) are sometimes mounted upon pivots, 
forming a reversible trough. They are cleaned out by rewolving, 
the one being inverted while the other is in use. They are especially 
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Fie. 15.—Excellent type of trough for feeding grain and roots. 
desirable for feeding grain outdoors. The combination trough and 
rack has already been described on page 38. The V-shaped and flat- 
bottomed troughs are illustrated in figures 14 and 15 and Plate IV, 
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