Talks and walks about the poultry yards

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Part Six. Talks And Walks

ABOUT THE POULTRY YARDS.

By GEO. P. BURNHAM.

ILLUSTRATED PRICE FIFTY CENTS*.

[COPYKIOHTKD BY THE AUTHOR, 1878.]

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MELROSE, MASS., 1878.

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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1878,

By GEO. P. BURNHAM,

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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Preface To Part Six

The papers forming the contents of the following treatise, were written originally for the columns of " The Poultry World/' Hartford, Conn. The different articles were illustrated by the publisher of that popular monthly magazine — Mr. I. Porter, the special artist for that journal, having furnished the drawings for the most part, expressly for this series of communications.

The author considers this little volume quite equal to the previous Jive treatises he published in 1876 and '77, upon matters connected with the history and management of Domestic Poultry ; and he has now added this as Part six to the popular fifty -cent series, all of which have been so kindly received by the American fraternity of Fowl-raisers and Fanciers, in every part of the country.

The style of this book is novel — the opinions of several experts in poultry culture, in conjunction with that of the author, forming the dialogue running through these pages — which renders the work entertaining ; while a goodly amount of instruction and many valuable hints are thus afforded, in a way that is more generally pleasing than ordinary, in this sort of publication.

The good traits, general characteristics, and "standard" qualities of different varieties of modern improved breeds of fowls are herein portrayed. Numerous suggestions are embodied in this treatise from practical men, who understand how to raise prime birds. A share of the work is given to hints that are valuable to young beginners, and some fresh information may be gleaned also by older breeders, who will carefully peruse what is now written.

The author takes this opportunity to thank his numerous friends and correspondents who have so liberally patronized his five previous little works, of this series ; and trusts that his present record of " Talks and Walks about the Poultry yards " will meet the approbation of those who may continue to favor him with their orders. Geo. P. Burnham.

Cottage Street, Melrose, 1878.

PLYMOUTH ROCK COCK.

TALKS AND WALKS

ABOUT THE POULTRY YARDS.