94 LEHMAN'S POULTRY DOCTOR. 



A turkey under a year old is termed a poult. 



A capon is a male bird deprived of its generative 

 organs. 



A female deprived of its egg organs is termed a 

 poulard. 



One male and two females constitute a trio. 



From six to fourteen females and one male is usually 

 termed a breeding pen. 



Thirteen hen's eggs constitute a sitting; however, 

 some poultrymen give fifteen. 



