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but is unfinished. This shows the difference between the 

 unfinished and the finished product. Both are Partridge 

 Plymouth Rocks. 



The broiler of medium typ(^-that is, the one dressmg from 

 1)4 to 2 pounds— is in greatest demand. 



In serving broilers on the table squab broilers are most 

 often served on toast, two halves to the person, while in the 

 case of the medium broiler only one-half is served to each 

 person, hence the medium broilers are the most economical. 



Fig. 121. — Dry picked fowls. 1, Finished S. C. White Leghorn hen; 2, 

 Finished Partridge Plymouth Rock hen; 3, Partridge Plymouth Rock hen, not 

 finished. It pays to fatten hens for market. 



The broiler season extends from November to July, with 

 its greatest demand in February. As summer comes on the 

 price becomes very low on account of the great supply at 

 that season of the year. 



The most profitable market for broilers is from December to 

 April. 



To bring the highest price a broiler must be well filled out 

 in the breast and over the hips; in other words, must be very 

 plump. 



It should have small bones, an abundance of meat; yellow 



