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similar. Two general methods are in use, the arti- 

 ficial method and the natural method. In the arti- 

 ficial method the birds are kept confined and the 

 young reared in much the same way as poultry. 

 In the natural method the birds are allowed to breed 

 in their natural way, but are protected and helped 

 in every way possible. Each of these methods has its 

 advantages and they may be combined. 



Rearing the bob-white. Among the gallinaceous 

 birds the greatest success has been achieved with 

 the bob-white. The Massachusetts Commission on 

 Fisheries and Game raised several hundred in 1914. 

 Mr. A. C. Mac Vicar, of New Jersey, has raised one 

 hundred and fifty in a season, the Connecticut State 

 Farm at Madison about two hundred, Mr. Harry 

 T. Rogers, of New York, four hundred, and the New 

 Jersey Commission about five hundred. There are 

 a number of men who raise large numbers with as 

 much certainty as one raises poultry. 



The following resume is given in Mr. Job's 

 "Propagation of Wild Birds": — 



Resume of plan. Following is a resume of the general 

 plan, based upon my own experience and observation, 

 which I suggest for the handling of quail on an estate, 

 farm, or preserve : — 



1. Secure breeding-stock in late fall or early winter 

 either by purchase or by capture of a small stock by 

 permission of the authorities. 



2. Keep through the winter in a wire enclosure with 

 simple shelter from storms and cold winds. 



