Birds The Peacock 
FOOD 
The peafowls should be fed the same as pheasants. 
They may also be given scraps from the table. The 
pea-chicks should be given more animal food than 
ordinary chickens. Even if allowed to range over 
the fields with the mother, the chicks should be fed 
at least once a day. 
REFERENCES 
Tue Pouttry Boor, H. Weir. 
DomeEsTIcATED ANIMALS, N. S. Shaler. 
JuncLE Stories, Kipling. 
THE PEACOCK 
Amy’s home was in the city. 
Every June she was a guest 
Of her dearest Auntie Mary, 
On a large farm in the West. 
Amy loved the pigs and chickens, 
And oft in the barnyard played. 
One day the peacock trailed his plumes 
Near to the little maid. 
And then he spread his splendid tail 
And strutted round about. 
“Oh, Auntie, see,” cried Amy, 
“The old hen blossomed out!” 
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