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mate, even in a carpeted room and with a 

 constant fire, would in all probability be 

 ibund abortive. I have repeatedly niade 

 the experiment with some scores, w ithout 

 being able to preserve an individual through 

 the winter, and nearly the same has resul- 

 ted with respect to pigs. 



The CONDUCT of the cock towards his 

 hens should be early and constantly atten- 

 ded to, as it is a common occurrence for 

 him to conceive an antipathy to one or more 

 particular individuals ; should this continue, 

 the obnoxious one should be removed, since 

 nothing but misery can ensue to the un- 

 happy and persecuted bird, which will be 

 harassed and chased about, and unless 

 when hiding and moping in corners, she 

 will be always liable to be torn and maim- 

 ed ; and various examples have occurred 

 of a hen under these circumstances, being 

 instantly struck dead by the cock. Such 

 a hen being removed and replaced by a 

 STRANGER, carc should be taken for the first 

 week or two, that she be not worried or 

 injured by the other hens. 



