TOULOUSE GEESE. 



The compaFative advantages of pure and cposs-bred Geese— White 

 and Brown Geese : the value of their feathers— Toulouse Geese : 

 their points and peculiarities- Geese for breeding : their condition 

 and weight. 



I am often asked which are the best geese to keep, pure 

 or cross-breds. This depends a great deal upon 

 what they are required for, or perhaps it is better to say 

 whether they are required for stock or eating purposes. 



If they are wanted for stock, pure breeds pay the best, a 

 large number of people like to have their stock pure. To 

 such I would say by all means go in for pure geese. 



To those who want to turn them into money as quickly 

 as possible for eating purposes, I would say, go in for 

 cross-breds. 



The feathers of white geese are worth considerably more 

 when the birds are killed than those from brown birds 

 This is, of course, a consideration where people keep a 

 large flock, as goose feathers always sell well. 



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