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THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, DECEMBER 18, 1860. 
Chickens and Single Cocks. The Rev. J. Goring, Wiston Park, 
Sussex, obtained the prize for Single Pullets. 
The Spanish class was very good. Mr. Charles Bed well, jun., 
of Iford, near Lewe3, Sussex, carried off the honours in this class. 
His birds were very good, and, no doubt, will be heard of again 
as winners at a much larger Show. Some very fine Turkeys were 
exhibited by Mr. Newland, of Sompting, Sussex. Some very 
beautiful White Aylesbury Ducks were exhibited by Mr. Charles 
Bed well, jun., for which he carried off the honours. Lady Thynne 
carried off the honours for Rouen Ducks Yery excellent Geese 
were shown by Lady Thynne and Sir C. Burrell, of Knet Castle. 
Judge—Mr. S. Lewery. 
Dorkings. —First, R. Chatfield, Stonington, Sussex. Second, Rev. J. 
Goring, Wiston Park, Sussex. Third, E. Stanford. Highly commended, 
Lady L. Thynne, Muntham Court, near Worthing. Chickens (unrestricted 
as to price).—First, Lady L. Thynne. Second, R. Chatfield. Highly 
commended, W. Stanford, jun. Single Cock. —First, Lady L. Thynne. Se¬ 
cond, E. Stanford, jun. Third, Rev. J. Goring. Highly commended, W. 
Stanford, jun. Best Cockerel. —Prize, Lady L. Thynne. Highly com¬ 
mended, Rev. J. Goring. Best Pullet. —Prize, Rev. J. Goring. Highly 
commended, W. Stanford, jun. Commended, Lady Thynne ; R. Chatfield. 
Spanish. —First, C. Bedweil, jun., Iford, near Lewes, Sussex. Second, 
E. Bedwell, Iford, near Lewes, Sussex. Highly commended. Lady L. 
Thynne and C. Gates, Steyning, Sussex. 
For any other Distinct Breed. —First, Lady L. Thynne (Silkies). 
Second, Rev. F. B. Parkes. Highly commended, Lady Thynne ; C. Bed- 
well, jun. 
Turkeys. —First, G. Newland, Sompting, near Worthing, Sussex. Second, 
Rev. J. Goring. Highly commended, C. Newland. 
Ducks (Aylesbury).—Prize, C. Bedwell, jun. Highly commended, Lady 
L. Thynne. 
Ducks (Rouen).— Prize, Lady L. Thynne. Highly commended, Sir 
C. M. Burrell, Bart.; C. Bedwell, jun. 
Geese.— Prize, Sir C. M. Burrell, Bart. Highly commended, 'Lady L. 
Thynne. 
THE PRINCIPAL GAME EXHIBITORS, AND 
WHAT THEY DID AT BIRMINGHAM. 
I thine tlie following table may interest some of your readers. 
I have not attempted to fix the relative value of each exhibitor’s 
winnings, neither have I noticed those who exhibit less than 
four pens. 
Name of 
Exhibitor. 
No. of 
Prizes 
gained. 
No.ofPens 
Highly 
Commen¬ 
ded. 
No. of 
Pens Com¬ 
mended. 
No. of 
Pens 
Shown. 
No of Pens 
Noticed 
by the 
Judge. 
Archer, Mr. 
6 
2 
1 
10 
9 
Baker, Mr. .1. M. 
— 
1 
— 
8 
I 
Bullock&Rapson 
1 
2 
— 
4 
3 
Cargey, Mr. 
1 
1 
3 
i 
5 
Dawson, Mr. ... 
4 
2 
— 
7 
6 
Doncaster, Mr. . 
2 
— 
— 
4 
2 
Fletcher, Mr. ... 
1 
5 
1 
8 
7 
Hornby, Mr. ... 
3 
1 
4 
4 
Jennings, Mr. ... 
— 
1 
— 
5 
I 
Lucas, Mr. 
1 
1 
4 
2 
Moss, Mr. 
5 
7 
1 
23 
13 
Robinson, Mr.... 
2 
— 
— 
4 
2 
Swift, Mr. 
4 
3 
_ 
9 
7 
Smith, Mr. J. P. 
I 
I 
1 
5 
3 
Swann, Mr. 
1 
— 
— 
4 
1 
Shield, Mr. 
1 
1 
— 
4 
2 
Vernon, Hon.W. 
2 
— 
— 
4 
2 
Woods, Mr. 
1 
1 
1 
4 
3 
Worrall, Mr. H. 
_ 
_ 
1 
4 
1 
I have just one question to ask. Messrs. Greensill & Sons (with 
a liberality which I hope will be copied) gave a “ cup ” for the 
“ lest pen of Game fowls in the Exhibition .” The Committee 
also gave a “ cup ” for the best pen of Black or Brown Reds. 
Messrs. Greensill’s “cup” was awarded to a pen of Brown 
Reds. The Committee’s “cup” to a pen of Black Reds. My 
question is this—If the Brown Reds were “ the best birds in the 
Exhibition,” ought they not to have had the Committee’s Cup 
awarded to them, as well as Messrs. Greensill’s ? An answer 
will please— A Young Cockerel. 
make several pounds annually by keeping these Rabbits, and in 
several cases pay their rent. A few weeks since I was in the 
neighbourhood of Woolwich, and called upon one of the fanciers. 
Not finding him at home I had a long conversation with the 
good wife, and asked her whether she found Rabbit-keeping 
profitable. She stated that it was principally upon that her 
husband, self, and child depended for clothing. She stated 
within the last five months they had bred two Rabbits, one of 
which measured 23 inches in the ear, the other 22} inches, and 
sold for £10 ; and several others of a shorter length at 10s. to 
20$. each. Their breeding stock consists of three docs and a 
buck. The cost for keep averages 1$. per week. This she 
deemed a saving more than an outlay; as, since her husband had 
kept Rabbits lie spent his evenings at home instead of the public 
house, which was a source of comfort to herself and a benefit to 
their pockets. I know of several similar cases. 
The cost of keeping my breeding Rabbits averages 2d. per week 
in summer, and 4rf. and 5 d. in winter, when green food is scarce 
and carrots have to be bought. I, of course, buy in quantity 
and at the cheapest market. The reason Chinchillas, Himalayas, 
and Patagonians have paid me better for keeping is that I kept 
and reared a larger number in courts and warrens ; whereas 
•with long-eared Rabbits they must be kept in a warm shed, and 
only allowed to bring up three or four young ones and suckle 
them for ten or twelve weeks, thereby only having three or four | 
litters in the year—but this will pay, provided you are as for- 
tunate as the old lady at Woolwich, and have a few long ones. 
Now, with the other three varieties six or eight litters may be 
calculated upon, and from thirty-five to forty-five young ones 
reared, presuming all goes on prosperously; but I think to 
persons with small space—only with room for two or three 
breeding Rabbits, the long-eared are the most interesting. The 
price of Chinchillas is from 12$. to 40$. per couple, according to 
age, colour, &c. Himalayas, 12$. to 40$. Patagonians pure 
bred, being very rare and expensive, vary from 20$. to 50$. per 
couple. Of course, each fancier forms his own idea as to the 
value of his stock.—R. S. S. 
OUR LETTER BOX. 
Adult Spanish at Birmingham.— A reference to the Birmingham prize 
list will show that we fell into an error in describing the names of tlie 
owners of the only “three pens in which there were three perfect ” Wo 
ought to have stated that one of the three belonged to that well-known 
successful exhibitor, Mrs. J. C. Hall, of Surrey' House, Sheffield. The 
name of Rake does not appear as a winner with adult Spanish at Bir¬ 
mingham. 
Game Cock (J. G. P .).—As there is no fixed size for a Game cock, so 
being small is no defect; nor. unless it amounts to dwarfishness is it a 
disadvantage. The white feathers would disqualify in a Black or’ Brown 
Red or Duck wing. Long-faced Tumbler Pigeons are worthless. 
Plumage of Duckwing Game (C. Lewis ).—We presume you mean the 
Silver Duckwing. The cock should have black breast, thighs, and tail 
white hackle and saddle, and duck wing. The hen grey body, striped 
silver hackle, and light breast. Neither must have any red or buff. 
Keeping thf. Sexes Separate (Amateur de Voleille) .—You may allow 
the cocks in question to run with the pullets. Birds will grow more if the 
sexes are kept separate, provided it is done from an early age ; but if they 
were now parted the cocks would pine and lose condition ; besides, they 
are now from seven to nine months old—almost adults, and the season is 
come when they do not grow much. 
Hackle of Silver-spangled Hamburgh Cock (Idem ).—The pure 
white hackle is not a disadvantage in a Silver-spangled Hamburgh cock 
We are glad to hear your opinion of laced wings, but the comparison 
between the Bantam and Hamburgh cannot hold, because one is a made 
fowl and the other is a breed. More Hamburghs are ruined by patches of 
white than patches ofblack. 
Young Rabbits Unhealthy (Novice in Babbit-keeping).—Are the 
young Rabbits you mention bred by yourself, or are they bought ones $ 
From the description I should think they have received some change in 
warmth, or, perhaps, they have been physicked. I should advise grey peas 
soaked in water till they sprout to be given once a-day, and barleyrae'ai 
scalded with water and mixed stiff with a little salt. Rabbits that drink 
their own water seldom get fat. I do not advocate physic for Rabbits 
therefore refrain from giving recipes. Despony’a work is in the hands 
of the translator.—R. S. S. 
VALUE OF CHINCHILLAS, HIMALAYAS, &c., 
AND COST OF KEEP. 
In answer to E. Brough. It is the same with Rabbits as with 
all live stock, they may be kept either to return a profit or at a 
loss—it depends upon the stock and the management in feeding 
and breeding. In keeping long-eared Rabbits the main object is 
to obtain length of ear ; and to do that you must have a good 
strain, which is only to be procured by paying a good price. I 
know numbers of mechanics in London and the suburbs who 
LONDON MARKETS. —December 17. 
POULTRY. 
There is but a dull trade. The supply is limited, as is mostly the case 
before Christmas. 
Each- 
—s. 
d. 
s. d. 
Large Fowls. 
. 4 
0 
to 
4 
6 
Smaller Fowls. 
3 
0 
3 
6 
Chickens . 
. 2 
0 
2 
3 
Geese. 
0 
6 
6 
Ducks . 
‘ 6 
3 
0 
Turkeys . 
.10 
0 
15 
0 
Hen do. 
0 
7 
0 
Each—$. d. s . d 
Pheasants. 4 o to 4 C 
Partridges ...2 0 „ 2 3 
Grouse . 2 0 „ 0 0 
Pigeons. 0 8 „ 0 9 
Hares. 3 0 ,, 3 C 
Rabbits. 1 4 ,, 1 6 
I Wild ditto. 0 8 ,, 0 9 
