. The American farmer's hand-book ... Agriculture. 398 farmer's hand-book. the bronze, the dusky-gray, &c. As to the relative value of tlie ordinary varieties, ihere is some doubt. The bronze and copper-colored varieties Fig. are generally small, and difficult to rear; but their flesh is very delicate The brown and ashy-gray are not particularly remarkable, but the black are decidedly superior as regards hardiness, rearing, acquiring flesh, and the quality of the flesh ; they are also very prolific. GENERAL MANAGEMENT. Keeping, ^c. — With respect to the best mode of keeping turkeys,
. The American farmer's hand-book ... Agriculture. 398 farmer's hand-book. the bronze, the dusky-gray, &c. As to the relative value of tlie ordinary varieties, ihere is some doubt. The bronze and copper-colored varieties Fig. are generally small, and difficult to rear; but their flesh is very delicate The brown and ashy-gray are not particularly remarkable, but the black are decidedly superior as regards hardiness, rearing, acquiring flesh, and the quality of the flesh ; they are also very prolific. GENERAL MANAGEMENT. Keeping, ^c. — With respect to the best mode of keeping turkeys, it is necessary to let them have a large, roomy shed, protected from the weather and from moisture. The perches should be high, and a ladder should be Bupplied, as the birds, when fat, are otherwise apt to injure themselves in their descent from a lofty perch. During warm weather they may be per- mitted to select their own roosting-places on the trees about a farm, but should be well watched, lest they stray away, and, in cold weather, get their ender toes frost-bitten. The turkey provides itself with food from the roads and hedge-rows: snails, slugs, and wormS; are among the number of its dainties, and the nearest pool serves to slake its thirst. It should, however, be kept away from the grain-fields. Qualities. — In selecting a turkey-cock, see that he is large, stout, proud,.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original O'Neill, F. W. , ed; Williams, H. L. , ed. New York, R. Worthington
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