. Biggle sheep book. Sheep. CARE AND HANDLING. 95 ground. Notice closely how the shear is held with reference to the foot. Hoof trimming should be done in the spring before turning to grass, when the feet are the longest. The manure and lack of grit on which to wear off the shell produce long feet; wet weather and wet soil are also conducive to the growth of hoof. The proper way to hold the sheep while trimming front feet is shown in Fig. i, and the hind feet in Fig. 2. Tagging: The ewes, especially the breeding flock, should be thor- fig. 2. oughly tagged before breeding. By tagging is meant
. Biggle sheep book. Sheep. CARE AND HANDLING. 95 ground. Notice closely how the shear is held with reference to the foot. Hoof trimming should be done in the spring before turning to grass, when the feet are the longest. The manure and lack of grit on which to wear off the shell produce long feet; wet weather and wet soil are also conducive to the growth of hoof. The proper way to hold the sheep while trimming front feet is shown in Fig. i, and the hind feet in Fig. 2. Tagging: The ewes, especially the breeding flock, should be thor- fig. 2. oughly tagged before breeding. By tagging is meant the shearing off of manure and wet, dirty wool which often adheres to the hind parts of the sheep. It is often necessary when feeding succulent foods which induce laxness of the bowels and scouring, and also when the wool on the hind parts becomes long and saturated with urine, on ewes. Besides in the fall, tagging is necessary in the summer, to prevent flies and maggots ; the sheep must be kept clean. The easiest and best way is to lay the sheep on its side, and shear off all dirty wool and taglocks, holding the sheep with its head placed over its side. Hold in an easy position, and firmly so that the animal can not struggle. Be careful not to strain ewes in lamb, by cramping, if it becomes necessary to tag them before lambing. Marking : Every sheepman should mark his sheep, to designate them from his neighbor's. The best way is a small metallic label in the ear, with the. 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 Biggle, Jacob. [from old catalog]. Philadelphia, Wilmer Atkinson co.
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