72 SALE AND PRICES. 



11. 10s. for the best couple of Ducks, weight 151bs. 

 lOoz. Miss Bucknel of Crick, second best do, 

 weight 141bs. 8| oz. In the exhibition of 1825, 

 Earl Spencer carried the first Turkey prize. 



Prices, March, 1830, of the London Poulterers; 

 in course, they are cheaper at Leadenhall, Newgate, 

 and the great markets ; and also much dearer at 

 the season of Christmas. 



Cock Turkeys, 8s. 6d. to 13s. ; Hens, 6s. to 10s. ; 

 Geese, 5s. to 9s. ; Fowls, 6s. to 10s. the couple ; 

 Chickens and Ducklings, 6s. to 7s. each ; Capons, 

 5s. 6d. to 7s. ; Ducks, 5s. to 7s. the couple ; Wild- 

 ducks, 6s. to 8s. the couple ; Dunbirds, 2s. each ; 

 Pigeons, Is. 4d. to 2s. 6d. the pair; Guinea Fowls, 

 3s. each ; Pheasants, cock and hen, 11s.; Peacock 

 (alive) 14s. ; Cock of the Wood (from Norway or 

 Scotland) 11. the brace. 



The greatest supply, and of the best quality, of 

 turkies, are said to be derived from Norfolk ; of 

 geese, from Suffolk. The same of Surrey and 

 Essex, for fowls and chickens ; Essex also supplies 

 most of Guinea and pea-fowls. 



