Show flushing recommended for the breeding ewes preparation tor for breeding Is the beginning of the direct work for the harvest of lambs hoped for the next spring the period of gestation la in sheep Is to days the muting mating therefore should begin practically five months before the first lambs are wanted the ewes should be gaining in condition at the time of mating such a condition will cause more of the ewes to come in heat beat quickly and to settle at the first mating as well as a larger number of twin lambs changing the ewes to especially good pasture or giving a little extra feed beginning ten days before the breeding season reason will serve to bring about this desired condition this extra feeding whether from extra pasture or additional feed given Is called flushing it has been recommended and followed by successful shepherds tor for generations and carefully controlled experiments have proved that good results do follow the he practice trim off the excess wool around dock of all ewes neglecting to do this Is often the lie cause of many ewes falli falling tg to get with lamb |