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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 74

The Class of Birds for Export

The Class of Birds for Export.

Spring chickens: Three to four months old, not less than 3½1b. live weight.

Cockerels and pullets: Four to seven months old.

Capons may be as old as twelve months.

The class of fowl roost in favour in the London market is one of the Dorking type, with plenty of breast-meat, a white skin, and, for preference white legs, and feet with five toes on each, A good breast and a white skin are the more important points, the others being a matter of fancy For birds to use, see under heading "Crosses for the Table."

Ducklings: Ten to twelve weeks, not under 41b. live weight. Ducks: Not over six months old.

With regard to ducks and ducklings, size and condition are everything Use the crosses recommended.

Geese: Large birds, and in prime condition only, should be shipped See under headings "Geese," and "Goslings."

Turkeys: Not over twelve months old. Gobblers must not be less than 121b, live weight; hens, 81b. Birds of 161b. to 181b. bring top price.

In all classes, the heaviest, best-conditioned birds find the best market, and return by far the largest net profit. It will not pay to ship any but really first-class birds.