BHANGHAE FOWLS. 41 



SHANGHAE FOWLS. 



This breed of fowls is more generally bred, at this time, in 

 the United States, than any other of the large breeds, for the 

 reason, that they have been sold at comparatively low prices, 

 and are truly a valuable fowl. 



Mr. A. A. Hudson, of Syracuse, a gentleman who has had 

 experience in raising poultry, furnishes tho annexed cut, and 

 writes as follows : 



"Enclosed I send you an engraving of my Shanghae fowls, which 

 received the first premium at the New York State Agricultural Fair, 

 held in Rochester, in September last. The engraving is taken from life 

 by an experienced artist of our city, (Mr. Chase.) It is considered by 

 those who have seen the fowls, to be a perfect resemblance, and the 

 proportions to be developed in the most perfect manner. 



"The weight of my fowls, when exhibited at Rochester, was as fol- 

 lows : cock, 10 Ibs., 10 oz. ; hens, 7 Ibs. 1 oz., and 7 Ibs. ; only fifteen 

 months old. 



"If farmers only knew the worth of these fowls, no effort would be 

 spared to obtain them, as they will produce more eggs in four months, 

 than any common fowl will in twelve months. I have had a ready sale 

 for all my fowls raised the past season, at prices ranging from $3 to 

 $10 a pair, according to age. From my experience in raising fowls, I 

 am fully of the opinion, that pure blood Shanghae fowls will eventually 

 drive all other breeds out of market. There can be no doubt of this, 

 as they are certainly the best fowls in America for laying, and they 

 are a very superior fowl for the table. I am satisfied, that if farmers 

 would abandon all their common fowls, and procure Shanghae fowls, 

 they would realize, at least, 100 per cent, better profits than they now 

 do. There is no mistake about this, as every person within my 

 knowledge, who has tried the experiment, will testify. You may, 

 perhaps, think me prejudiced. I believe I am not. I have tried most 

 kinds of fowls, and experience has shown me what I have now stated. 

 I have bred the Dorkings from as good stock as I can procure in tho 

 State, and I am willing to say, that their flesh is as good as that of the 

 Shanghaes, but no better ; and for laying, they will excel the Dorkings 

 by 30 per cent. 



"The raising of fowls may be so increased, as to produce an annual 

 income of from $500 to $1000 a year, on any ordinary sized farm. 

 Every farmer might produce his own guano, and save the expense of 

 sending abroad for it." 



Mr. Hudson is not acquainted with the character of the 

 Brahma Pootra fowls nor with the merits of several other breeds, 

 I presume, as valuable as the Shanghaes. 



D. Taggart, Esq., attorney at law, and one of the best poultry 

 breeders in Pennsylvania, writes me as follows : 



" The Shanghaes, by proper attention, can be made to yield more 



