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REPORT ON POULTRY. 



The number of entries was 45, by 18 different persons. But 

 two written statements were presented, and these were not very 

 definite. There were no natives, if we except some geese and tur- 

 keys. This shouhl not be. The conditions upon which premiums 

 are offered should positively require statements showing the ex- 

 penses and income, for at least twelve months previous to their 

 being offered. Then the number of premiums should be reduced 

 at least one-half. At the same time the amount should be no less 

 than now offered. The premiums should be offered for the most 

 profitable fowls, without regard to breeds. We have had experience 

 to show that poultry and eggs can be produced at a handsome profit ; 

 no part of the State can be more favorable for this business than 

 Norfolk County. We have numerous breeds of fowls from which a 

 good selection might be made ; then grain may be raised as cheap as 

 in other counties, and the market is as convenient as we could de- 

 sire. As population increases, so the price of eggs and poultry 

 increases. Our towns are fast filling up with inhabitants. It is desir- 

 able that this branch of business should keep pace with the population, 

 as it will affect both producer and consumer favorably. Feeling 

 that these remarks are called for, we submit them for your con- 

 sideration. 



The following is the list of premiums awarded : — 

 Nathaniel Dunbar, Canton, for White Shanghaes, . . $2.00 

 Charles Sampson, West Roxbury, Gray " . . 2,00 



J. A. C. Butters, West Roxbury, Black " . . 2.00 



Eliphalet Stone, Dedham, Bolton Grays, .... 2.00 

 James Calder, Dedham, Black Spanish, . . . 2.00 



C. L. Copeland, Milton, Marsh and Forbes's Shanghaes, . 2.00 

 Daniel McDaniel, Dorchester, Buff Shanghaes, . . 2.00 



George F. Richards, Dedham, Bantams, .... 2.00 

 J. S. Drayton, Dedham, Brama Pootras, gratuity, . 2.00 



Humphrey Smith, West Roxbury, Chittagongs, . . 2.00 



W. T. G. Morton, West Needham, best lot Fowls, . 4.00 



C. L. Copeland, Milton, 2d best lot Fowls, . . . 3.00 

 E. Bird, Stoughton, 3d best lot Fowls, . . . 2.00 



W. T. G. Morton, West Needham, Ducks, . . . 2.00 



