Successful farming : a ready reference on all phases of agriculture for farmers of the United States and Canada . individuals graze independently of each other. Fine-Wool or Merino Sheep.—This type is the result of efforts to 1 Courtesy of U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 612 SUCCESSFUL FARMING produce a fleece of finest quality. In developing this type some breedersdid not overlook the mutton qualities, while others did. The was the foundation of the three classes of Merinos as they existtoday. The three classes are A, B and C. This classification is based ondifferences in conformat
Successful farming : a ready reference on all phases of agriculture for farmers of the United States and Canada . individuals graze independently of each other. Fine-Wool or Merino Sheep.—This type is the result of efforts to 1 Courtesy of U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 612 SUCCESSFUL FARMING produce a fleece of finest quality. In developing this type some breedersdid not overlook the mutton qualities, while others did. The was the foundation of the three classes of Merinos as they existtoday. The three classes are A, B and C. This classification is based ondifferences in conformation, character of fleece, and number and dispositionof wrinkles or folds on the sheep. The Merino blood must predominate on our western ranges because ofthe gregarious nature of this breed. They have great constitution andvigor and are much less susceptible to parasitic trouble than the breeds ofthe mutton type. They can be kept in smaller quarters and the ewes donot need as much care at lambing time as ewes of the mutton breeds. Theyare lacking greatly in mutton qualities, and there is a strong demand for. A Typical Flock of Sheep in the dual purpose animal. The Merino will not be supplanted, but as thedemand for mutton becomes stronger, they will no doubt be supplementedvery largely by the mutton breeds. Establishing a Flock.—Sheep may be kept profitably on either highor low-priced land. On the high-priced lands of England sheep are foundin great numbers and they would certainly not be kept if they were notprofitable. Sheep do best on slightly rolling land where dry footing pre-vails. They get more sustenance and at the same time do the land moregood than any other class of livestock. The manure from sheep containsmore fertilizing value per ton than any other kind of farm manure withthe exception of poultry. 1 Courtosy of The Macmillan Company, N. Y, From Crops and Methods for Soil Improve-ment, by Agee. rS HE EP AND GOATS 613 Very little capital is needed to st
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