Show care of E ewes aves in order to give birth to strong thrifty lambs the ewes need plenty plent y of nutritious feeds and sufficient clent exercise the ration of the pregnant and nursing ewe should consist of feeds rich in minerals and protein and the cheapest source of these nutrients Is in clover or alfalfa hay turnips are also a valuable feed for breeding ewes due largely to their tonic and regulating effect and are fed at the rate of three pounds per head per day along with a liberal supply of hay bay salt should be available at all times and where well balanced rations are fed especially those including good legume hay bay sheep will ordinarily receive enough calcium and phosphorus which are the other mineral nutrients most apt to be lacking |