4. What are the facilities for shipping? 
5. How do the prices paid for mutton and wool compare with the 
prices of hay and grain? 
6. Can an abundance of cheap forage be raised? 
7. Have disease and pests proven serious? 
8. What trouble may be expected with dogs? 
9. May good stock be secured at a reasonable price? 
10. What returns may be expected from sheep in this section? 
11. What are the advantages claimed for sheep husbandry in con- 
nection with general farm management? 
12. Do I like sheep and have a desire to become proficient in their 
management? 
II. How shall I get a start with sheep? 
1. What shall be my aim in raising sheep? 
2. What is the best season for making a start? 
3. What is the advantage in starting with grade ewes? 
4. Why is it advisable for the farmers of a community to raise the 
same breed? 
5. Why should only pure-bred rams be used in the community? 
6. What is the best age at which to purchase breeding ewes? 
7. What advantage is there in securing ewes that have lambed 
once? 
8. How can the age of the ewes be determined? 
9. How many ewes shall I secure for a start? 
10. Why is it best to start in a relatively small way? 
11. Why is a larger flock more economical in an established business? 
III. What breed shall I select? 
1. What breeds are best suited for the production of fine wool? 
2. What breeds are best suited for the production of coarse w T ool? 
3. What are the best mutton breeds? 
4. How may the leading mutton breeds be distinguished? 
5. What is the breed most popular in this section? 
6. Is this breed well suited to the section and to my particular 
needs? 
7. What are the chief characteristics of the breed I shall breed? 
8. Can I select individuals representing the best breed type? 
IV. Can I select good breeding animals? 
1. What different qualities shall be considered in selecting sheep 
by the breeder and by the butcher? 
2. Why is sex character important in breeding animals? 
3. What are the main points showing sex character to be sought in 
breeding ewes? 
4. What are the main points showing sex character to be sought 
in breeding rams? 
5. In what sort of condition should the breeding animals be? 
6. Where can I secure such animals as will fit my needs? 
7. What price should such animals be worth? 
V. What equipment will I need for raising sheep? 
1. Can I remodel a part of existing barns or sheds that will be 
suitable for my sheep? 
2. Can I plan an ideal barn or shed for this section? 
3. What are the essential features to be provided in a building for 
sheep ? 
4. Can I make such feed racks and grain troughs as will be re- 
quired for my sheep? 
5. What equipment will be needed in taking proper care of the ewes 
at time of lambing? 
6. What are "creeps" and how are they used? 
7. What are the specifications of a good dog-proof fence? 
8. How are hurdles used for sheep? 
9. How can a good hurdle be made? 
10. What device makes the best temporary sheep fence? 
11. Will I need to build a dipping vat or may I have the use of a vat 
in the community? 
12. What provision must I make for watering my sheep? 
13. What hand tools will I need in caring for my sheep properly? 
