Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, April 23, 1977, Image 115

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    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
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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
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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
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