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turkeys that are compelled to live on a range where the 

 natural food supply is scanty. Turkeys should have 

 plenty of corn, wheat, and some oats, the quantities and 

 proportions varying with the character of the food on 

 their range. 



FEEDING OF GUINEA FOWLS 



Like poults, young guinea fowls should be fed on 

 finely divided foods, and water should be given to them 

 in very shallow vessels to prevent the young birds from 

 drowning in them. Grit "and plenty of fresh water should 

 be supplied. 



A ration suitable for young guinea fowls is composed, 

 by measure, as follows: 



Food Parts 



Very fine oatmeal 2 



Finely cracked wheat 2 



Rape seed 2 



Canary seed 1 



Ant's eggs, or very small particles of 

 cooked meat, or finely chopped hard- 

 boiled eggs 1 



Guinea fowls for market can be fattened on milk 

 curds, steamed hulled oats, and warm mash. If these 

 feeds are not available, guinea fowls can be satisfac- 

 torily fattened on a ration composed of equal parts of 

 ground oats, barley meal, and table scraps. 



FEEDING OF PHEASANTS 



The first food of young pheasants should be composed, 

 by measure, as follows: 



Food Parts 



Very small bread crumbs 1 



Canary seed 1 



Fine grit ... 1 



Very fine corn grits 1 



