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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ June 16, 1670. 



these birds go farther in search of food, and forage more for 

 themselves, than almost any kind of Pigeon, but still they 

 participate with the rest of their species in an inordinate love 

 for solid grain. A few Docks were also part of my charge, 

 and, with plenty of liberty to range at will, are not such a costly 

 appendage to one's yard, though my readers will, doubtless, 

 form the opinion from a perusal of my uncoloured experience, 

 which I have some time ago found to be the case, that laying- 

 hens are the most profitable, if profit alone, apart from the 

 pleasure and convenience of having a variety, is the object of 

 one's poultry-keeping. My debtor and creditor account standB 

 thus : — 



Da. £ s. d. 

 64— Stock of poultry at be- 

 it.iiiiL' of year, valued 



at Is. 9tf. each 5 8 



60— Stock of Pigeons, at 



3d. each 2 5 



1 Spangled Hamburgh 



cock 1 G 



Sitting of eggs 7 



1H Sacks of Indian corn. . 10 17 



5 Sacks of oatmeal 6 4 6 



8 Sacks of bailey 3 



} Sack of wheat 10 



Cn. 



02 Chickens killed at Is. !M. 8 10 

 2802 Eggs at 15 a-sbilling, 



less 261 used for sitting 8 9 4 



19 Ducks killed at 2e 1 18 



lir, Pigeons killed at 9ti... 4 6 8 



80 Pigeons sold at Is 110 



1 Brahma cock sold 16 



48— Stock of poultry in 



hand at end of year, 



valued at Is. 9<Z. each .. 4 4 

 60— stock of Pigeons at 



KM 2 10 



£31 1 £31 



Here is a startling diminution in the profit, coming down 

 from 100 to 8 per cent. ; but it is very easily accounted for, 

 without conflicting with any of one's preconceived theories. 

 Look at the small number of eggs produced in proportion to 

 the stock, owing to the presence of so many Dorkings, which 

 are never kept for laying purposes. A great many chickens 

 were reared, which, even at the increased price of 3d. per bird, 

 are still much below market, price. The avidity with which 

 my spare pullets were bought, at Is. 6d. in other years by 

 labouring men proves this. The great quantity of Pigeons, 

 lastly, but not least, affected the healthy complexion of one's 

 balance-sheet immensely.— W. W. B. H. 



BEDLINGTON POULTRY SHOW. 



The sixth annual Exhibition was held on the 7th inst., and was 

 in all respects a success. 



Of DorHngs the display was below par, but the Coeln'ns were of 

 much higher quality. Of Brahnas the quality was good, the first- 

 prize cock beiDg exceptionally good. Spanish were excellent for the 

 season, and the cup for the larger varieties was awarded to an excellent 

 pen. Polish were moderate in quality, but the Barndoor Fowls were 

 not well matched. In the " Variety class " Malays were first and 

 Houdans second and third. 



The cottagers' class was one of the best in the Show, and the cup 

 went to a handsome pen of Game, with splendid Buff Cochins second. 



Game produced a good entry of very well shown birds, and the cup 

 was awarded to a neat, close-feathered pair of Brown Reds. Among 

 the Hamburglis were some well-marked birds, but as a whole they were 

 not of the highest quality. The cup was awarded to Silver-pencilled. 

 O, Red Game Bantams the entry was large, and there were likewise 

 s^me good Duckwiugs. The cup for the Bantam section was won by 

 a local amateur againr.t birds of champion order, and it is long since 

 we saw a better pen, though they were quite as large a6 desirable. In 

 the class for other varieties of Bantams there were no entries, except of 

 Blacks, but there were some excellent and very smill specimens. The 

 selling class was well filled with Partridge Cochins, Black Polands, 

 and Golden-pencilled Hambnrghs. The Guinea Fowls were the best 

 show it has ever been our lot to witness. 



Of the Pigeons, Black Carriers were first and Duns second in their 

 class, and though Mr. Ord's birds were entered they did not put in an 

 appearance. In Tumblers, Almonds were first, and Black Mottles 

 second. The first-prize Blue Pouters were very lar^e and in good 

 show, and the second were Whites. Owls were indifferent, but the 

 Turbits uncommonly good, and the Barbs were a creditable display. 

 Of Jacobins, the first-prize Whites were exceptionally striking, and 

 the enp for the best pair was awarded to them. 



The Babbits were not numerous, but the first-prize Silver-Greys 

 were very good. 



DoRKiNos.-l, J. White, Warlaby, Northallerton. 2, T. W. L. Hind, Kendal. 

 3, W. Swann, Bedlington. c, W. Swann; W. J. Knhson. COCHINS.— 1, G. H. 

 Proctor, Durham. 2, E. I-Varon. Whitehaven. 3. O. Hall, Kendal, he, W. 

 Swann (2). c. P.. Holmes, Neth,rt..n. IIkuima Pun tr.is.— 1, J. Stalker, West 

 Sleekburn. 2, E. Leech, U<-chd:il,-. :!. Vv. ,T, Kobson, Snnnvside, Newcastle. 

 he, T. Thorp- 1 , Newcastle e, G.T.-dd, M,,nl; v. car m,, nth, Sunderland. Spanish. 

 —Cup, T. C. & E. Newbitt, F.pworth. 2. M. Gil, son, Woodhi-rn, Morpeth. 3, H. 

 Wilkinson, Earbv. he, W. Jaggs-, Blvth. Polish.— 1, R. Parsons. 2, H. 

 Pickles, jnn., Earby. S, R. Moore. East bainton. he, E. Fearon. c. G. Todd. 

 Monkweannoutli. BARNDOOR Fowls, — 1, J. (rlessal, Milnthorpe. S.H.Merkin, 

 Great Driffield. Yorkshire. 3, R. Moore, be, ,1. Henderson, Bedlington ; J. 

 Stoker, Bedlington. any other Distinct Variety except Bantams.— 1, T. 

 Prinele, TantieM Lea. Ne\c c.istlc-oii-Tvne (Houdansl. 2. R. Hawkins, Seabam 

 (Malays). 3, Rev. J. G. Milner, Bellcrby, Leybarn. Cottagers' Class.— Cup, 



— Rutherford. Bedlington Colliery (Black-Red Game). 2, R. Hine. Red House 

 Bedlington (Buff Cochins). S.J. Stalker, he. M. Mvcroft, Bebside (BUck.Red 

 Game), c. ,1. Dodds, Netherton (Buff Cochins); H. Siinpkon, Sbankhouse, 

 CramliDgton. GtME.— Any Variety.- lY-eA'.-l, Buglans & Williamson, Carville, 

 Durham (Black-Red). 2. T. Swann. Bedlington Colliery (P.rowu-Ked). 8, J. 

 Barrow, jnn., Bradley Field, Kendal, he, T. Aisl-e-t, Bedlington Colliery 

 (Black-Red): J. Brough, Carlisle. lllaek-Lrensted und other luds.— Cup, B. 

 Aykroyd. Eccleshill, Leeds. 2, J. Brough. 3, G. S. Scott, lie, . I. Barrow, jun. ; 

 J. Brough. l>nrkui,a,,an<lother Grei/s.- 1, .1. Rob son, Bishop Auckland. 2.E. 

 Aykroyd. .*:, Taylor ,Y Rutherford, he, E. Hall, Briuiingtnn; Buglass and 

 WilliuniBon. Any other Variety. -1, J. Brough. 2, G. Percy, West Orumlington 

 Colliery (White). 3, .1. Barrow, jun. (Piled). Hamm-hgiis.— G"Mcrr-ijin>wI<-rf.— 

 1, D. Maynard, Driffield. .'. S. A 11. Aabton, Mottram. 3, II. Pickles, jun., 

 Earby, Skipton. lie, H. Pickles, jun. ; G. Holmes, Great Driffield. r.J.Brewis. 

 Bilrer^pangled.—l and 3, H. Pickles, jnn. 2, D. Chevne. Bebside. lie, G. 

 Stalker, c, C. Armstrong. Golden p, neilled. — l, W. Hail. 2. U. Pickles, jun. 

 8, R. Moore. Sileer-peneilled.— Cap and 3, H. Pickles, jnn. 2, W. Hall. 

 Bantams.— Gain, Ulnrk-hrin-ted and oth, r Urd*. Cup. G. J-owie. 2. "W. F. 

 Entwisle. 8, W. Greaves, lie, W. Dixon, e, Reavelv & Douglas : W. Robaon. 

 Game— Any other Variety.— 1, W. F. Entwisle (Duckwings). 2, W. Bell, East 

 Holywell (Lemon Piled). 3, .1. Ferry, O-wpen (Inickwings). e. H. Sharp 

 (DuckwingtO; Baglasfl A: Williamson (Lemon Piled'. Ann other Variety 

 exeept Game— I, W. Spieer, Gainsborough (Black). 2, T. C. A E. Newbitt. 

 3, J. Hawlev. lie, S. & R. Aauton (While); T. <'. Harrison. Decks— Auhxbury — 

 I.E. Leech. 2, ,7. Swann. Bourn.- 1, E. Leech. 2, J. . I. Waller, Kendal. »,Mi>aF. 

 Wilson, Morpeth. Ann other Variety.— I anil 3, T. C. Harrison, Hull. 2, S. 

 and H. Asblnn (Pintails). Guinea Fn\\Ls.-l, T. C. Harrison. 2, O. A. Young, 

 Driffield, Yorkshire. 3, T. .1. Harrison, Kendal, he, Master J. M. Robson, 

 Duddo Hill ; ,7. Marshall, Low Horton, Cramlingtou. (-.Sanderson & Oliver, 

 Choopington. Selling Class. — 1, J. Yellowlev, Harrington (Partridge 

 Cochins). 2, R. Parsons, Sleekburn Cottage. 3, R. Bell -Golden-pencilled 

 HambnrghB). he, G, Laws (Duckwings); J. Brough ; G. Todd, Monkwear- 

 mouth. Sunderland (Partridge Cochins); Rev. J. G. Milner (French), c. R- 

 Hine (Brahma Pootra); J. Glcssall (llrahina Poolra); J. Hawley (Black-Red 

 Game Bantams). 



PIGEONS. 

 Carriers.— 1. J. F. While, Birmingham. 2, II. Yardley, Birmingham. lie.H. 



Yardley; W. R. & H. O Bl.-nlinsopp, Newcastle. Ti MHLKRS. -Any Variety — 

 1. W. R. &H. O. Blenkinsopp. 2, J. Hawlev. he, W. R. & H. 0. Blenkiiisopp; 

 J. Baxter, Newcastle-oii T\ I1-- (Almonds}. Footers.— 1, Thompson <x Simpson, 

 Wideopen. 2, J. Hawlev. lie, H. Yardlev ; Thompson x Simpson. Owls. — 

 1. J. Hawlev. 2. R. & J. F. Baldwin, lie, W. R. oc H. O. BI.iikiiis.opp. e, H. 

 Yardley. Turbits— 1 and 2, W. R. & H. tl. Blenkinsopp. Iie.1'. C. & E. Newbitt. 



Newbiit, Fantatls.— 1. T. C. & E. Newbitt. 2, H. Yordlev. Any othri 

 Variety.— l.J. lluwh-v (Trumpeters-. 2, Hudson \ Burnii-. Epworth. he, H. 

 Yardlev; W. R. & H. O. Blenkinsopp; Thompson & Simpson (Magpies!. 

 Selling Class— 1. J. Orange, jun., Bedlington (Carriers). 2, R. & J. F. 

 Baldwin, c, T. C. & E. Newbitt. 



RABBITS. 

 Long-eared.— 1, W. Donkin. 2. A. H. Watts, North Shields. Ant other 

 Variety.— 1, S. G. H.i.ls-.n. Hal] (Silv.-r-Grevl. j, K. s.-ulsbv, lilvtb. he, S. 0. 

 Hudson, Hull (Silver-Grey); J. & K. Turnbull (2). 



Mr. E. Hutton, Pudsey, Leeds, was the Judge. 



BLACK EAST INDIAN DUCKS. 



Will you onee more allow me space in your Journal to make 

 a further appeal on bebalf of my pets the Black Ducks V and by 

 way of strengthening it I will give a few instances in which 

 gross injustice is done them, and on the other hand the result 

 in those few instances where they have had meted out to them 

 the same justice as other breeds — viz., the privilege of compet- 

 ing in a class by themselves, and not in one for all the orna- 

 mental but useless varieties of waterfowl now so much in 

 fashion. 



To provo my case I propose to take the following Shows — 

 viz., Manchester, held Decemher 17th, 18th, and 20th, 1869; 

 Bristol and Clifton, January 7th, 8tb, and 10th, 1870 ; Crystal 

 Palace, January 15th, 17th,' and 18th, 1870 ; and the Bath and 

 West of England, held at Taunton. To begin, then, with Man- 

 chester : here we find separate classes for Kouen, Aylesbury, 

 Black East Indian, and then a class for Ducks of any other 

 variety, to take in the ornamental waterfowl, and with what 

 result? why this — Bouen number twenty-six entries, Ayles- 

 bury eight, Black East Indian twelve, ornamental waterfowl 

 twenty-five, so that of the three legitimate breeds of Ducks, 

 Kouens come first as regards the number of entries, Black East 

 Indians second, being four in excess of the number in the Ayles- 

 bury class. And another fact in connection with this show to be 

 taken into consideration is this, that the prizes offered for 

 Rouens and Aylesburvs were three — viz., 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd 

 £1, whilst for Blacks there were only two — viz., 1st £2, and 

 2nd £1, so that putting the entry fee at 5s. per pen in the 

 Aylesbury class there was a clear loss of £i, the Blacks paying 

 sufficient entry fees to pay the prizes. Of this we do not oom- 

 plain, as it is separate classes we want, net high prizes, and if 

 poultry-show committees wish our support, separate classes, 

 they must give us. I now come to the Bristol Show, here we 

 find classes for Aylesbury, Bouen, Black East Indian, and 

 Ducks any other variety, with prizes of £2, £1, and 10s. through- 

 out ; here again we find Rouens heading the list with twenty- 

 three entries, Blacks again coming second with thirteen, Ayles- 

 burys numbering only seven, and the " Any other variety " 

 class fourteen. 



To pass on to the two shows where it is not thought worth 

 while to offer separate prizes for East Indians, I begin with the 

 Crystal Palace. As nearly as I can judge from the catalogue, 



