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quarters in winter to save its comb and wattles from 

 freezing, and causes trouble by its nervous restlessness. 

 Apart from these peculiarities we know of no better 

 fowl to keep. 



Of the new French Fowls now so much sought after 

 by amateurs, without regard to cost, we have had no ex- 

 perience. It is said that La Fleche, Le Crevecoeur, and 

 the Houdan are wonderful layers, besides being in all 

 other respects excellent. How they may develope their 

 qualities in this country will soon be determined by ex- 

 periment. Meanwhile Ave have only noticed the leading- 

 varieties of established reputation in this vicinity. 



The Coop or Henery. — The thing of first importance 

 to be attended to in the keeping of fowls is to have a 

 suitable house for their accommodation. However much 

 care may be taken in the rearing and feeding of fowls, 

 the results may be wholly unsatisfactory unless the coop 

 is convenient and comfortable. And the general condi- 

 tions of convenience and comfort can be complied with 

 in a common, cheap coop, nearly as well as in an expen- 

 sive henery. 



In the first place the hen house should be dry. It 

 should be warm and dry in winter, and cool and dry in 

 summer. There should be no standing water or wet pla- 

 ces in the coop, or anything to occasion much moisture, 

 like sink drains or emptyings. It is very injurious to 

 fowls to get a wet chill. Even the cold of winter, when 

 dry, is less prejudicial to their health, than dampness in 

 warmer weather. They should not be exposed to long- 

 summer rains, but should have a ready shelter from such 

 exposures. 



It is well to have an enclosure where the fowls can 



