A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



the watch dog, in fact, so far as the poultry 

 is concerned, better, for they seem to pos- 

 sess intuition of a hawk's approach, and 

 their shrill cry frightens the chicken thieves 

 more effectually than a gun. 



My stock began with a trio from which the 

 first summer we raised thirty-two. We sold 

 four pairs at six months old for a dollar a 

 pair, used eight pairs on our table, and kept 

 eight for stock. 



As a market commodity they have been 

 growing in favor for the last five years, since, 

 like squabs, they take the place of game 

 during the closed season. 



Guinea-fowls commence laying when the 

 first warm days come in April. As it is their 

 natural instinct to be very secretive about 

 laying, some patience and diplomacy are 

 necessary to locate their nests. The usual 

 spot selected is a hollow in the ground, by 

 the root of a tree or fence post well screened 

 by brush. Don't attempt to approach it 

 while they are in sight. Go away, and re- 



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