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the account. Where exhibition (in moderation), 

 home supply, and market are all combined, a 

 daily, nay hourly, amusement is afforded, and 

 profit may still exist ; it will only be a matter of 

 time, not of degree, for there are many well- 

 known amateurs who gain considerably by their 

 prize-poultry. Poultry-rearers must make up 

 their minds to one or other plan, and adhere 

 strictly to it. As a matter of business, and 

 solely for profit, the great object is to increase 

 the stock as fast as possible. Sell off when ready 

 for market — the earlier in the season the better, 

 when young poultry is in greatest demand. Feed 

 economically, and give the birds entire liberty. 

 Keep only young hens of the best kinds for laying 

 and crossing, to obtain large chickens. 



It is often asked "How much grain should I 

 give daily to my fowls?" This is a question 

 not easily answered, so difi'erent may be the 

 treatment in poultry-yards. Where exhibition 

 is the rule, a very high and varied course of 



