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Gallinas as they arc often called, and at good prices, 

 though their flesh is somewhat dry as compared with 

 other poultry. They are a little difficult to deal with, 

 and often pine if kept in confinement too closely. The 

 best method of feeding up is to deal liberally with them 

 during the winter, using oats and maize mixed, and 

 then they will be in good condition. If a large, roomy 

 shed is available they may be kept therein for a couple 

 of weeks before killing, and fed upon oats. They are, 

 as a rule, killed by paletting and the breasts should 

 not be plucked. 



