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boiling water upon them, renewing it by a fresh supply in the course of two 
or three minutes. As table fowls the hardy little Game breeds are really excellent ; 
plump, full-chested, and meaty, they may be served up as substitutes for par- 
tridges ; and if they are allowed a free range in coppices, where they can supply 
themselves with a great variety of insect food, they acquire a game-like flavour, 
that adds very greatly to their value on the table. As useful and ornamental pets 
we know of no birds that are superior. 
