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become ragged in feather, and almost naked, 

 the snuff or sulphur should be mixed with lard, 

 and rubbed in by the hand. During warm 

 weather, the hen-houses, and especially the sitting- 

 house, should be kept scrupulously clean. Occa- 

 sionally sprinkle a little water over the floors 

 and nests, and upon the wetted parts scatter 

 sulphur mixed with ashes. The hen-house is so 

 frequently visited by the lady or gentleman 

 manager and their friends, that cleanliness be- 

 comes a sine qud non, and perfect security from 

 the inroads of all parasites must be guaranteed. 



goung ^lotk. 



When May sets in, our poultry-yards teem 

 with daily-increasing life, and we must be very 

 busy with the care of our young stock. 



Pick out indifferent early chickens now, and 

 kill them as required for the table. There are 

 always some with faulty claws or combs, and 

 upon such high feeding and special care are 

 wasted ; therefore slay and eat all doubtful 

 chickens, and hatch more — the greater the 



