The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-24

which discolor the plumags of some va
riches
A skillful physician in Augusta, Ga. in
formed me that strychnine, about one
fourth or a grain to each fowl administered
in the drink twice a week, was sure pre-.
Veatlve or cholera. Wheat, barley and
other grain foods can be grown to Ke the
place of grass, and alfalfa and blue grass in
many sections, with little care. can be
cultivated. Ths advantages, therefore,
greatly outweigh the disadvantages. and
the SCUM can justly claim that it is the best
region IN the country for the production of
poultry.
Southern breeders are behind those of the
north and east in tie production of high.
class fowls. There are, of course, many ex-
ceptlons to this rule, but speaking "by and
large, this statement is true. But the in
terestin thoroughbred poultry is increasing
yearly, and. If this continues to increase as
rapidly In the next five years as it has
in the past five wears even
New England, the center of thoroughbred
poultry, will have to look after its laurels
AT present there are certain breeds and va
rieties In which the south can scarcely be
excelled. The pit game, though bred pri-
marlly for purpose that northern breei-
erS cannot approve, is q beautiful and use
full fowl. Many of the specimens are of
color, and are said to be prolific layers. The
Langshan is taking a strong hold in this sec
ton OF the country, and better specimens it
Is difficult to find than are possessed by
some of the southern breeders. Black fowls
do exceedingly well IN the south, and seem
to bear its climate better than those OF all
most any other color. The Hamburgs-
especially the Silver Spangled-are bred to
great perfection, the finest male bird of this
variety which have seen this season being
southern bird, bred from southern birds
by southern exhibitor. The Silver Wyan-
dotte, also, very popular fowl in the
south, aud the very best class of fowls of
this variety which mas appeared at any ex-
hibition last winter, | think, were shown
South Carolinian exhibitors. Southern ex-
hibitlous are particularly strong in turkeys,
ducks and geese, nearly every breed being
represented by specimens of the finest
quality. Few, indeed, are the northern ex-
hibitors who can bring together such fine
specimens as are found at nearly every
southern show. The Muscovy duck seems
to be an especial favorite, and specimens
remarkable alike for size and bTilliancy Of
color and of frequent occurrence. The
Pekin duck, though bred to very good size,
is not the equal Of birds shown by certain
New England and New Jersey exhibitors.
The south is buying literally of the north
at present, and shows a thoroughly pro-
gressive spirit. 1t Is determined to have the
best fowls that money can buy in order to
avail Itself Of its natural advantages and
take the position in poultry raising which
seems to be rightrullY it's owe. Although
at present it is going to be a formidable
rival in the production of many varieties,
New England will, through its climate and
soil, probably always enjoy natural
monopoly in Light Brahmasl and Barred
Plymouth Rocks, the great west may in
similar manner remain the headqu arters for
such variety as the Buff Cochin, but in
such breeds as the Java, the Langshans,
the Wyandotte and the game the south will
probably, not many years hence, be in a po--
sition to furnish its breeders with as good
stock as can be purchased north, and per-
hapS supply northern breeders with the
best specimens procurable. The outlook
for poultry raising in the south is very
promising.