250 



Statistics of the 



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forth seven or eight calves ; the quantity of milk they yield, varies 

 from one to two seers, or more daily. Their value ranges from 

 Rs. 7 to Rs. 20. 



There are 1,423 milch buffaloes, 93 males, and 659 calves. 



gk ee p Sheep. — The breed usually seen in the Deccan are 



without horns, have long pendent ears, great concavity 

 of forehead, short hairy, black fleece, and long slender limbs. The 

 ewe receives the ram when about a year and a half old, and preg- 

 nancy lasts for 28 weeks after having lambed five or six times, the 

 ewe begins to decline, but lasts the longer for better pastures. They 

 are sheered twice a year. The average weight of one fleece, weighs 

 about oz. 4 and is only fit for manufacturing into the common coun- 

 try blanket, which is the shepherd's occupation. 



The carcase of a well grown sheep weighs about 24 lbs., and when 

 fed with care, is well tasted. Value ranges from 8 to 12 As. 



The number of sheep returned were 7,864. 



Goats. — The varieties of goats are of two descrip- 



Goats. 



tions, the shaggy long legged breed of the country, 

 with pendulous ears; and the erect eared, short legged breed of 

 Guzzerat ; these indeed in their mixing together, have formed a third 

 variety, partaking of both kind ; the period of gestation is about 23 

 weeks, and. the females usually produce two and sometimes three 

 kids at a birth. The milch goat occasionally gives lb. J of milk twice 

 a day. 



The number in the Sircar are stated to be 4,661, their value in- 

 dividually varying from 8 Annas to 1 Rupee. 



The number of horses is confined to a very small amount, belong- 

 ing to the Government Officers, and wealthier merchants at Pytun. 

 The substitute for the horse is found in the pony, who though gene- 

 rally possessing little symmetry or beauty, is very strong, hardy, 

 and enduring, and capable of undertaking long journies ; occasionally 

 they are seen possessing qualities entitling them to a blood character, 

 in the softness of their skin, and shape of head, and limbs. The 

 predominating colors are bays, chesnuts, greys, roans, and cream 

 color ; the price of a good pony for riding varies from 15 to 24 Ru-* 

 pees whilst an inferior description for carrying packs, may be procured 

 at Rupees 5 and upwards — a tattoo load may be estimated at two 

 maunds and a half. 



