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severe, it is sometimes best to adopt one of the heavier breeds, 

 such as the Plymouth Rocks, for these are hardy birds. See Fig. 

 8. If the location is adjacent to water, ducks should be considered. 

 If there is an abundance of pasture land, geese would be profitable. 

 Where there is wide range in a wood lot, turkeys and guineas do 

 well. If the chickens are to be kept in a backyard, in restricted 

 quarters, i,t is advisable to select a docile breed rather than a 

 nervous, excitable variety. If the flock is to be restrained within 

 a low fence, the meat or general purpose breeds are best. They 

 can be confined within a three or four foot fence, whereas the 

 Mediterranean breeds are high flyers and generally require a 

 seven-foot yard. 



The popularity of the breed is another factor worthy of one's 

 consideration. Whimsical and illogical as this may sound, it is 

 nevertheless an important item toward the success of a poultry 

 venture. 



