442 POULTRY PRODUCTION 



I'lie feeding period usually lasts from two to three weeks, 

 and tlie gains made run from 21) to 40 per cent at a feed 

 cost varying from ]() to 20 cents per pound gain. Besides 

 the marked gain in weight secured, the livers of the birds 

 become \ery nuich enlarged, and are much prized by epi- 

 cures, being known under the name "pate de foi gras." The 

 demand for these enlarged livers is not anywhere near sup- 

 plied, and considerable quantities are imported from France 

 and other European countries. Goose fat, or goose oil, is 

 also in good demand and high in jiricc. 



Noodled geese are in demand in the Hebrew sections of the 

 larger cities, and oti'er a lucrative though very confining 

 three weeks' work, falling usually in late November and early 

 L)ecember. 



