80 



POULTRY PRODUCTION 



They spread rapidly over Europe', and by 1565 were famous 

 as a Christmas dish both at home and abroad, though there 

 are records that indicate that they did not reach Germany 

 until 1580. 



In this country the Bronze and White Holland varieties 

 have proved by far the most popular. 



Fig. 28 



White Holland Turkey, male. 



Turkeys are essentially birds of the open country. For 

 the best development, ease and economy of rearing, a wide, 

 free range is necessary. Although turkeys are indigenous to 

 America and the climatic conditions are favorable, their 

 numbers in the United States have declined very markedly 



