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Ow PHEASANT FARMING 
Green grass is essential in every breeding pen. The birds re- 
quire a certain amount to keep them in good laying condition. The 
ege-eating habit is not so apt to be contracted as where the pens are 
absolutely bare. In the absence of grass, green stuff may best be 
provided by spading up, sod and all, suitable turf from the outside 
and giving the birds a fresh shovelful every day. They will take 
delight in picking it apart. Lawn clippings are not very good as 
they soon wilt and will scarcely be touched. 
Until the pheasants are six weeks old, they should be fed three 
times a day, then twice a day until grown, and after that once a day. 
Half-Grown Silver Pheasant 
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