POULTRY 347 



The White is a sport from the Pearl. There is a growing de- 

 mand for guineas in the markets of large cities to supply the 

 demand for game birds. The guinea flesh has a flavor not 

 easily distinguished from that of grouse or pheasant. A few 

 guineas on the farm, by reason of the noise which they make, 

 are a good protection from hawks and chicken thieves. 



The Peafowl has no commercial value whatever and is 

 kept entirely as an ornament. 



