PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



and good market qualities. The goose is a good layer, pro- 

 ducing 20 to 35 eggs in a season. The color is gray, shading 

 into white on abdomen. The gander weighs 26 lbs. and the 

 goose, 20 lbs. The sexes resemble each other, but can usually 

 be distinguished. 



Emden Goose 



The Emden goose is a native of Germany, taking its name 

 from the city of Emden, which was the central market for 

 the geese of a large district. The gander weighs 20 lbs. and 

 the goose 18 lbs. This is a hardy, popular and profitable breed. 



TURKEYS 



There are six varieties of turkeys, all originating from the 

 Wild Turkey of America. They still retain their wild in- 

 stincts, but some varieties are more domestic than others. 



The Bronze turkey is the most popular of all breeds on 

 the farm. The general color is bronze, but in some sections 

 are black and white bars. The tom weighs 30 lbs. and the hen 

 18 lbs. It is extensively bred, almost to the exclusion of the 

 other breeds. 



The Bourbon Red is probably next in popularity to the 

 Bronze. It is more domestic than the Bronze and the flesh 

 is considered of finer quality. This variety has replaced the 



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