THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



three birds, and I felt guilty until results justi- 

 fied the extravagance. 



The birds were bought in February, 

 and the following October their account 

 stood as follows: The ten best cockerels 

 sold at $5 each; four equally good pullets at 

 $2.50 each; thirty-two cockerels not so good in 

 points, an average of $1.50 each; twenty pul- 

 lets of the same grade, valued at $1 each, 

 added to our own laying stock; fifteen really 

 first-class pullets kept for breeding stock, 

 making in all the cash return of $76. Value 

 of stock kept, $32.50; making a sum total of 

 $108.50. Deducting $8.50 for feed and the 

 original outlay of $70, we netted a profit of 

 $30 in nine months. 



Rearing prize birds or animals is one of the 

 most profitable and interesting branches of 

 husbandry. But it should not be attempted 

 until experience has furnished solid practical 

 knowledge and time has established a good 

 market. 



Inquiries for thoroughbred stock had 

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