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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GEORGIA. 



GEESE, 



While not generally prolific, can be more cheaply raised than any 

 other kind of our domestic fowls if they are supplied with abundant 

 green pastures. The goslings need feeding only a few weeks, when 

 soaked bread or boiled potatoes mixed with meal may be given them 



TOULOUSE GEESE. 



while running on grass with the mother goose. After two weeks 

 they may be fed on grain placed in a box containing a little water. 

 If, however, they have access to tender grass they will thrive well 

 without other food, provided they have dry shelter in cool nights* 

 Their growth is very rapid even on grass without other food. 



The principal breeds are the Chinese or Hong Kong, as they are 

 sometimes called, from their supposed origin, though writers on the 

 subject assert that there is no such domesticated breed in tlie vicinity 

 of Hong Kong. 



