Sheep producers receive practical instruction By DIETER KRIEG LANCASTER-Pennsylvania sheep producers who may want to Introduce western ewes into their flocks should make their wishes known to Extension livestock specialist Ben Morgan at Penn State, or their respective county agent. Morgan, who was “Livestock Man of the Year” m 1975, made the remarks during a bam meeting held at the Clyde Brubaker farm near here. The livestock specialist noted that demand for western ewes is evident, but that orders for the Rocky Mountain sheep aren’t coming in like they should. One large order is needed, rather than several small* orders, so that shipping costs might be minimized. Lancaster County Agent Max Smith, who coordinated the bam meeting held here last Monday afternoon, figured it would take an order of about 400 sheep to fill a trailer. An order of about 200 sheep is needed from the eastern Pennsylvania region, Morgan and Smith in dicated. The Lancaster County Agent has compiled producers’ purchase intentions in previous years, and would do so again this year. Both he and Morgan made it clear, however, that the program could not get off the ground, unless a large enough composite order was materialized. Interested shepherds should make their wishes known as soon as possible. Two of the advantages offered by western sheep is that they are hardier and their wool is finer, Morgan explained during questioning. They would be priced according to market lamb prices plus a freight charge of $4 or $5 per head. The animals would be black-headed yearling ewes. Morgan spent the majority of his time on the Brubaker farm demonstrating proper sheep management techniques, including drenching for internal parasites, shearing, docking, castrating, and foot trimming. Donning a pair of overalls, the veteran livestock specialist taught sheep management by doing. A PUBLIC SALE OF ANTIQUES SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1977 10:00 A.M. SHARP Located one mile west of Richland, near Elco High School, Lebanon County, Pa. MOTOR VEHICLES 1918 Model T Truck, 1940 Packard 120, 1958 Edsel 4 Door Hardtop, 1947 Studebaker Coupe, 1959 Lincoln, All In Good Condition. 1971 International 4 Wheel Drive Pickhp- Truck With Snow Plow, Massey Ferguson 12 H.P. Tractor With Mower and Snow Plow, Super C Farmall Tractor And Attachments, One Aluminum Boat With 7 H.P. Motor. Vehicles Sold At. 2:00 P.M. One, Two, and Four Horse Wagons, and Smaller Wagons, Three Wooded Beam Plows, One Horse Corn Planter, Corn Sheller, Com Crackers, Grindstone, Wheelbarrow, Few Sets Good Harnesses, Walking Cultivator, Grain Cradle, Flail, Hay Forks and Pullies, Wooden Forks, Wooden Rakes, Buck Saw, Sleigh Bells, Butterchums, Milkcans (50 & 85 lb.). Brass Kettles, Small Copper Kettles, Several Broad Axes(Some Signed), Beam Scales and Other Balance Scales, Large and Small Coffee Grinders, Assorted Early Tins, Jugs, Crocks, Wooden Kegs, Piano Stools, Drop Leaf Tables, Sausage Staffers, Butcher Spoons and Forks, Apple Pealer, Cherry Seeder, Brass Bed, Rope Bed, China Closets, Old Rockers, Old Cradle, Retd Baby Coach, Old Water Pumps, One Gasoline Engine, Old Grandfather’s Clock, Mantle Clocks, Steeple Clocks, Kerosene Lamps, Some Railroad Lamps, Assorted Figurines. Opalescent Glass, Few Shirley Temple Items, Good Variety Cut Glass, Decorated Bohemian, Bristol, Flow Blue, Overlay, Carnival, Slag, Cobalt, Pattern Glass, Signed Pickard, Blue Willow, Nippon, English Tealeaf, Good Assortment Depression Glass, Plus Big Assort ment Not Mentioned. Large Variety, Including Jim Beam, Old Milk Bottles (Schaums, Hersheys, C. Grimes Baby Face Bottles). Many Good Old Items Not Mentioned. Sale Time: 10:00 A.M. Sharp. Terms by: IRVIN H. COPENHAVER Copenhaver & Weik, Auctioneers. Firestines, Clerks. Refreshments Served. Not Responsible For Accidents. ANTIQUES GLASSWARE BOTTLES gathering ot about 25 Lancaster County sheep producers watched as he went about his work. Morgan demonstrated the Australian method of shearing, whereby a fleece is removed from the attimal in one piece. He noted that as many as seven or eight dif ferent grades of wool may be in one fleece, and that separation of them is easier if the fleece is kept whole. “If it comes off like scrambled eggs it’s worth less to the buyer and to the farmer,” Morgan said. He reminded the producers that wool purchasers remembered how wool was presented to them and that lower prices would be paid if fleeces were not clipped and folded properly. After removing the fleece, Morgan suggests it be allowed to dry out and that dirty or otherwise undesirable portions be removed. A take of about 7 pounds per fleece is about average for adult sheep in Pennsylvania. While diMnasing the sheep shearing technique, Morgan recollected some of his experiences abroad, especially New Zealand, where sheep production is highly specialized. He pointed out that the world’s sheep shearing record for one man is 584 fleeces in just nine hours. The New Zealand Department of Agriculture confirms results, as well as the quality of the shearing. Another record which stands above the rest is 20 sheep sheared in just under 22 minutes. Morgan said he saw the results of the latter contest and the shearer made no more than six nicks during his record performance. The reason Morgan made the point is that he believes the Australian shearing method to be the most efficient and fastest. He considers 150 sheep sheared in eight hours (Continued on Page 116] I CONSIGNMENT! I “ HORSE SALE I SATURDAY, APRIL 30,1977 12:00 Noon Sharp KEISTER'S MIODLEBURfi AUCTION SALES, INC. Route 522,3 miles East of Middleburg 5 miles West of Selinsgrove 1 Load Canadian Draft Horses by Ken Pierce. 1 Load Draft Horses by Roy Collins of Tennessee. 1 Load Sharp Standard Bred Driving Horses. Horses Hitched at 9:30 A.M. Tack Sold at 11:00 A.M. For Information Call 717-922-1490 or 717-837-2222 KEISTER S MIDDLEBURG AUCTION SALES, INC. Rt. 522—RD 3. Middleburg, Pa. Owners, DON & WALT KEISTER Art Kling, Auctioneer Larry Long, Auctioneer Terms: Cash Trucking Available Restaurant Open Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 23.1977 r p< Ben Morgan, Extension livestock specialist from Penn State, shows how to shear sheep by the Australian method, whereby the entire fleece comes off in one piece. It was one of several practices taught at a barn meeting for shepherds on Monday. GAP AUCTION FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 29,1977 5:30 P.M. Located off Route 41 - Lancaster Avenue opposite Turkey Hill Minit Market - Cross RR Bridge. AHHQUES AMI HOUSEHOLD GOODS SOLD AT EVERY AUCTION. Inspection Friday from 9:00 a.m. until sale time. CONSIGNMENTS ON MONDAYS OTHER DAYS BY APPOINTMENT FROM 1:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. Call us for pick-up service IRA STOLTZFUS A SON, Auctioneers 442-4936 or 442-8254 CONDUCTORS ALL TYPES PUBLIC SALES PUBLIC SATURDAY, MAY 7,1977 ll:OOA.M. Located along Newport Road between Penryn and Elm. Solid birch dinette set with 6 chairs; 3 year old G.E. No-frost 15.6 cu. ft. refrig.; G.E. 4 burner stove; G.E. heavy-duty washer and dryer; 3 pc. living room suite; 3 piece bedroom suite; mahogany chest of drawers; leather top round mahogany table; 3 pc. maple bedroom suite; 1904 grained blanket chest; 1895 grained wood box; spring wagon seat; saddler’s bench; coffee pitcher made of copper; pewter ahd brass; early pine toy chest; 1972 JD No. 70 riding mower 36” mower; cart; lawn sweeper; Scott lawn spreader; tree sprayer; Lawn Elite mower; 1% ton floor jack; garden and lawn tools; set of China for 12; depression and pressed glass; waffle iron; french frier; fry pan; electric knife; 30 cup coffee maker; Perfection space heater; like new cold packers; roasters; dish pans; punch bowl set; flat irons; jars and freezer boxes; throw rugs; Schatz balance dome dock; upholstered sitting chairs; picnic table and benches; knee hole desk; Oasis dehumidifier; old quilt; linens; floor lamps; lots more. This is a very dean lot of goods. Sale by: MR. & MRS. HARK F. KAYLOR Food on Premises. Wilbur H. Hosier, Auctioneer 717-626-5943. Galebach and Hosier, clerks. HOUSEHOLD 115
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