. Productive sheep husbandry . Sheep. QUESTIONS 235 The method of handling the ram also has an influence on the num- ber he will serve. If he is allowed with the flock a short time each day his energy will be conserved to such an extent that he will get more ewes in lamb than if he were allowed with them all the FiQ. 162.—Smearing paint on ram in order to mark ewes when mating. The above statement may not hold for a very nervous ram. A vigor- ous ram from one to four years of age is sufficient for 35 to 50 ewes if allowed to run with them all the time; if allowed with them for a short t
. Productive sheep husbandry . Sheep. QUESTIONS 235 The method of handling the ram also has an influence on the num- ber he will serve. If he is allowed with the flock a short time each day his energy will be conserved to such an extent that he will get more ewes in lamb than if he were allowed with them all the FiQ. 162.—Smearing paint on ram in order to mark ewes when mating. The above statement may not hold for a very nervous ram. A vigor- ous ram from one to four years of age is sufficient for 35 to 50 ewes if allowed to run with them all the time; if allowed with them for a short time each day he is sufiicient for 50 to 75 ewes. QUESTIONS 1. Discuss the necessity of having the ewes in a gaining condition in breed- ing season. 2. How would you condition the ewes? 3. What is the advantage of keeping the ewes on rather scant rations for a few days directly after they are mated? 4. Outline a good method of keeping records on the ewes at mating time. 5. Discuss the condition of the ram at breeding time. 6. When is it advisable to turn the ram in with the ewes at breeding time and let him go without any special attention? When is it not advisable? 7. Would you give the ram grain during the breeding season? Why? 8. What is a " teaser " ? 9. Is it possible to have the ram mark the ewes at the time of service? 10. How many ewes will a ram serve in one season? 11. Upon what factor may this depend?. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Coffey, Walter Castella, 1877-. Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott
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