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The Logan Republican
Logan, Cache County, Utah
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A farmer near Davenport, Washington, demonstrates profitability of sheep farming over three years, with returns from wool and lambs totaling over $4700, plus unquantified benefits in weed control and fertilization. Initial investment included $509 for 400 lambs and $2100 for fencing.
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The following figures published by the county agriculturist at Davenport, Wash., are interesting and equally applicable to many sections of the west.
A local farmer near Davenport after keeping a flock of sheep for several years is thoroughly convinced of its profits from two sources: The value of the wool and mutton is easily computed in dollars and cents, but there is a great return in the destroying of weeds and as fertilizer distributors that cannot be reckoned.
The farmer reporting shows an investment of $509 for 400 grade Lincoln lambs as their foundation herd and $2100 for 11 miles of woven wire fence, including 11 on gates. Their 1918 expenses were $283 for alfalfa hay, $85 for a hired man at lambing time, one pound of grain per head per day after February 1, until marketed for the market sheep and one pound of grain hay per head from December 15 for the ewes.
Their returns from the sheep the first year was $250 for wool and $268 for lambs; second year $600 from wool and $1100 from lambs; third year $660 from wool and $1040 for lambs. In addition a total of 24 lambs were killed in the three years for home use.
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Davenport, Wash.
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returns: first year $250 wool + $268 lambs; second year $600 wool + $1100 lambs; third year $660 wool + $1040 lambs. 24 lambs killed for home use over three years.
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Local farmer near Davenport kept flock of sheep for several years, investing $509 in 400 grade Lincoln lambs and $2100 in 11 miles of woven wire fence. 1918 expenses: $283 alfalfa hay, $85 hired man at lambing, grain feed as specified. Profits from wool, mutton, weed destruction, and fertilization.