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Then, we endeavour to i^mrvey for the farm-yards; and, first on 
the list stand the Curassows, of which we learn that they number 
some dozen species, most of which have been proved to be capable 
of enduring the climate of England, with moderate protection ; and 
some of them have reproduced, both at Knowsley and in the possession 
of the Zoological Society. The Dutch amateurs who flourished in 
the last century had so far acclimatised curassows in Holland, that 
they were not unfrequently brought to table, and, at the present 
time, several instances are known both of curassows and guans 
breeding freely in the neighbourhood of Paris. 
Hor must we omit the Oscblxated Turkey (Mdeagri^oscellata), 
Should a sufficient number of specimens be obtained, although it is 
certainly more delicate than the turkeys of Mexico and of the States, 
there is no reason to fear want of success in acclimatising it. 
The Cubin' Colin (Ovtijx the Welcome Colin 
(Ortyx noxemis), the Californian Colin (Callhpc-yla Califoi'nea ).— 
These are all extremely prolific, and exceedingly disposed to repro¬ 
duce in confinement; so that there will apparently be but little 
difficulty in acclimatising all those species which arc indigenous to 
temperate regions. 
The Californian colin is one of the most beautiful of the family, 
and is so naturally tame, that it has been known to breed freely in a 
cage, in the centre of Paris. It is perfectly hardy, and, as it is now 
becoming pretty numerous iu collections, the day is probably not far 
distant when complete success will be attained in the experiment, 
which has been already commenced by a noble member of the Society 
to establish it as a game bird in this country.* 
The Crested Guinea Fowl (Nuniida crestata). —I mention it 
in the hope that some further information, and otlier specimens may 
be obtained, by the notice of residents in West Africa bemg called 
to the bird, whicli would certainly make a very interesting addition 
to our poultiy yai'ds. 
A most important bird next calls for notice, viz., the Brush 
Turkey of Talegalla, of which, by the kindness of Mr. Gould, I 
am enabled to show you a fine slcin. I have not time to give any 
details of the interesting mound-making habits of this turkey, so 
aptly described by Mr. Gould, in his magnificent work on '‘The 
Birds of Australia.” This bird has made its curious nest and reared 
its young in the Zoological Gardens. 
* Mr. Bavtletfc speaks most liigUly of this bird ; it is very lively game, and 
anmsing, and hreeda well. One hen of his last year laid thirty-nine egg.s, 
and they were all liatehcd under bantam fowls except two or three. 
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