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SECTION II. 



Qualities of the Flesh of Poultry. 



Gallinaceous fowls, or chickens. In 

 the opinion of physicians, both ancient 

 and modern, the Hesh of the chicken 

 at three months old, is the most delicate 

 and easy to digest of all other animal 

 food ; thence best adapted to the sto- 

 machs of individuals, or the constitution- 

 ally weak, being the least alkalescent 

 of all animal food, free from irritation, 

 and affording a mild and innoxious chyle. 

 Age makes a striking difference in the 

 flesh of fowls, since, after the age of twelve 

 months, it becomes tougher and more in- 

 soluble. The cock indeed, at that age, is 

 only used for making soup, whilst the 

 pullet is still excellent, although a more 



