16 BULLETIN 20, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 
Sorting pens and lots are very useful, especially if the flock is of 
any considerable size. It is often desirable to separate the different 
Fig. 2—Panel and braces for making a portable sheep fence. Wire fencimg is also frequently used im the 
construction of paneis. 
classes of sheep. A number of lots should be available for this. A 
chute, with a gate that swings either way, saves much time and 
Fic. 3.—Extension hurdle; convenient for making temporary partitions in the pens. Can be closed up 
to 6 feet 4 inches or extended io 11 feet 4 Inches. 
trouble in separating the sheep. An arrangement of this kind is 
illustrated in figure 4. 
