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are usually well fattened) they do not all go under the 

 brooder. 



The first broilers usually come to market about 

 February 1st, and they should weigh not over a 

 pound. Then follow those not over IJ pounds in 

 March. April and May demand sizes not over 1^ 

 pounds. The prices vary from Is. to 2s. 6d., and 

 occasionally more, per pound, the highest in April 

 and May. The best market is New York City early 

 in the season, but Boston prices equal those of New 

 York later. Chicago prices equal those of New York, 

 but the demand is a little later than in New York for 

 the early lots. 



