Total Per Cent Lambing Rules

"Total Per Cent Lambing Rules" by Thomas Boylan is an instructional handbook from the early 1900s that gives farmers and ranchers techniques how to take care of lambing sheep, especially when the sheep are roaming in open fields. The book has tips and tricks for both new and experienced shepherds on how to care for pregnant sheep and their newborn lambs. Boylan's guide stresses how important it is to pay close attention to the sheep and manage them carefully in order to have a lot of successful births. The book goes over everything involved in lambing, like getting the ewes ready, taking care of newborn lambs, and making sure both animals have the best environment to live in; topics such as how often to feed the sheep, setting up their bedding, and keeping predators away are presented. Additionally, the book speaks about normal problems like caring for lambs that are not feeling well, dealing with bad weather, and the importance of having experienced shepherds. Rules about how to group ewes and lambs after they are born, which helps reduce their stress and makes things easier for the shepherds, can also be found in the book.