At the conclusion of this volume, it has occurred to 

 us, that a few observations on the more Common 

 and Useful Varieties of POULTRY, and the POULTRY 

 YARD, might not be unacceptable. 



THE name Poultry is derived from the French word 

 Poulet, and comprehends all the domestic varieties 

 which we are in the habit of rearing for the table, 

 whether they be Land or Water Birds. 



COMMON OR BARN-DOOR FOWL, 

 AND TURKEY. 



THE most approved breed of the Common Fowl, is 

 procured from the Dorking Cock, crossed with any 

 Domestic Hen. The Dorking is very frequently dis- 

 tinguished by the peculiarity of possessing five toes on 

 each foot, by their pure white colour, and their supe- 

 rior plumpness, with delicacy of flavour and whiteness 

 in the flesh. Black or Speckled Hens are, however, 

 esteemed better layers, and, in our experience, are less 

 inclined to sit than most other varieties ; which is par- 

 ticularly the case with the black breed of Poland. 



