Guinea Fowls. 7 



fomewhat more dense of ftbrc, and more 

 alkalescent and substantial than that of 

 the chicken, but it is reckoned nourishing 

 and restorative. Age produces a similar 

 effect as in the chicken, \vhence the turkey, 

 after a certain period, is good for little 

 except stewed. 



The true black Norfolk turkey is esteem- 

 ed superior to all others. The copper tur- 

 key, (see varieties) originally of the wild 

 American breed, proved too tender, and 

 degenerated in this country. 



Guinea fowls are not so white of flesh 

 as the common, but more inclined to the 

 pheasant colour ; in quality, short and sa- 

 voury, like the flesh of the pheasant, and 

 easy of digestion. In fact, the guinea 

 fowl is reckoned by many, a good substi- 

 tute for the pheasant. They are very pro- 

 lific, and their eggs nourishing and good. 



Guinea Fowls are in season for the 

 table when game is going out, namely, 

 from February to June ; pea fowls also 

 are used in the same season. 



The Peacock, however, has long ceased 



