A mixture of types of chickens eating in a large open area beside their houses; hedge at right.

A flock of ducks walking around a pond inside a fence. Barns and silos in the background.

Bio/historical note: R.K. Baker maintained a flock of ducks and geese around the University of Saskatchewan for many years. These ducks are Pekin's and are considered to be a particularly good type.

A box of dressed fowl holding twelve birds, sign on the top reads, "Fancy Fatted Ducks".

Bio/historical note: The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture gave every encouragement to poultry producers to improve the quality of their market. "Poultry Public", fattening stations were established and numerous killing and fattening demonstrations were given.

W.J. Rae examining a dressed "Bronze" turkey.

Bio/Historical Note: Wilfrid John Rae was professor and head, Department of Poultry Science, between 1929 and 1966.

Experimental greenhouses, building behind it, surrounded by a fence. Winter scene.

Bio/historical note: Two sections of the experimental greenhouse were heated with waste heat piped from the exhaust stack of a natural gas compressor station. The greenhouse consisted of a wooden base and metal frame with fiberglass ends and a cover. The heat recovery system was developed at the University of Saskatchewan.

Men herding sheep through some livestock gates. Fences, fields and small building in background.

Ewes and lambs in a fenced-in yard; Livestock Pavilion at left.

Ewes and lambs in a stock pen; Livestock Pavilion and old Engineering building in background.

Five sheep grouped in a pen in the [Livestock Pavilion] with bleachers in background. Sign on post: "Pen C, Grade Wether Lambs from Range Ewes and sired by Suffolk Ram, Average Age 8 mos. 26 Days, Average Wght 132.8 lbs."

Ewes and lambs grazing in a fenced-in enclosure. Engineering Building and Livestock Pavilion in background.

Winter scene with animals eating in and around feed bins; Livestock Pavilion and fences in background.

Looking northwest at the Main Barn and a livestock barn with the feed (grain) elevator in background. Wood and stone fences in foreground, with two cows in one of the yards.

Bio/Historical Note: The University Barn or Main Barn was designed by Brown and Vallance and built between 1910-1912.

Looking northwest at Sheep Barn, elevator and other buildings; wooden and wire fences visible. Winter scene.