FEEDING SHEEP
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When sheep are on pastures they should be kept free from
stomach worms. These pests are most serious in warm climates.
Rotation of pastures about every two weeks is a very satisfactory
plan to follow, but drenching is also helpful. Sheep are sometimes
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troubled with bloat when first turned on succulent pastures. A
good plan is to pasture only a few hours each day at first and avoid
beginning when the grass is wet with dew or rain. Have shade in
the pastures and a good supply of fresh running water. Breeding
ewes, on good pasture, seldom need other feed. When pastures are
dry or otherwise scanty supply ground grains or whole oats in
troughs once each day.
As the winter season approaches, sort the flock before putting
them into winter lots. This is specially important when the num-