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number to choose from, of course, the better 

 the chance of prize-birds. Eemove the superior 

 chickens to choice situations, separating the 

 pullets from the cockerels, as in this way differ- 

 ent breeds can be kept together at one range. 

 From time to time weed out any that are de- 

 ficient in points, and fill up their places with 

 fresh recruits. The great work of setting is 

 nearly over ; but a few pens may still be set for 

 the purpose of keeping up a regular supply of 

 chickens throughout the year. The henwife's 

 time will be fully occupied with the many 

 young broods now demanding constant care 

 and watchfulness. Geese, ducks, chickens, and 

 turkeys will all be abundant. Turkeys should 

 be set so as to hatch about the same time, as 

 they go together in large flocks ; and being 

 generally put as far as possible from the rest of 

 the poultry, it would require too much labour to 

 look after broods of different ages. Turkey eggs 

 hatch on the thirty-first day, and for a week the 

 chicks should be treated in a similar manner to 

 those of the common hen, but after that they 

 require more green food. Chopped onions, 



