New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
THE FEATHERED TRTpp0
A FORTY-FOUR POUND TURKEY wr,,--
CLOUD, THE PLYMOUTH ROCK
PRIZE WINNER

Those who are interested in the doros.,,
game members OF the feathered tribes a.. ano
much 10 amuse and instruct them in a v,.,- :. .si
Poultry and Pigeon show which now bo1Ss .ee
boards at Madison Square Garden. Young 49, -
gather around the specimens from the ba--.
and the forest. and the cackng and the rro,s-.
do not to disturb their nerves a particle -
experts on chicken and pigeon culture 20 ear,v 49,
remain late and the manner in which thew ca, A.,
the points Of the different exhibits vvoTls
astonish the average Iayman.
Poultry and pigeon breeding has been carried en-
scientific principles in certain districts q, ,n
country. and some Of the crosses produced woulf
surprise Of the farmers OF the West ana
South. who think that when they raise a four
pound rooster and twenty pound turkey they
have produced something OF which their neghbor,
should be envious. II they could some OF tss
sleek and gigantic specimens exhibition al ths
Garden they would tear down their heuneries ana
start all again The exhibit OF Beautifully
plumed pheasants the main floor Is one Of tina
finest ever in this city
One Of the best exhibits the show outside OF
the incubators in the restaurant IS the exhibit OF
turkeys near the FOurth-ave. end OF the Garden
Here are exhibited several gigantic specimens IN
all Of their struttng glory. II will however re-
quire the experienced eye Of the hunter TO detect
the blending OF the domestic with the wild fowl
The owner Of the group said that he had made
scientific study Of blending the two with the most
happy results The exhibits are certainly as Ana
anything here. and the cross IS said
to be a wonderful Improvement the regulation
domestic fowl. both in colOring and delicacy ot
flavor OF the flesh when prepared for the table
One of the exhibits is a fine eighteen months-old
turkey weighing fOrty-four pounds. said 10 be the
heaviest weight ever attained by turkey OF that
age in this country. The brilliant bronze tipped
feathers show the game blood Of his ancestors II
is coloring impossible Of securing purely DO
nestle bird. The strain of wild turkey. however Is
only one-twenteth. The blend is stronger and
does not succumb readily to disease as the
domestic bird.
The children will find in the incubator department.
enough to interest them for hours Tiny chicks
are constantly breaking through their shells. and
1t is astonishing how quickly the mites chase around
In the sawdus, after they have shaken the last
yestige OF the shell from their velvety coats. A
chirping and scootng around their little pens Look
about them Visitors are able to carry away little
pet for the modest OF . cents. Stil with eggs
TO be profitable The display Of CAVES. al
ways way before known as gulneS pigs IN ms cou1try
cellence will keep one busy for an hour or two
hustle all love for color and beauty,
Another interesting exhibit is a big and uugainly
would not part with for 5000 in cash. The name
a prize winner in Boston, Kansas City New-York
and at many other places He is three years Old
taken prizes at various shows. How is that for
pedigree, ye owners OF fast horses? White Cloud
and has to be washed regularly. When given his
bath last week he contracted severe cold which
resulted in case of pneumonia. He was however
carefully nursed back to health and strength and
was as proud and defiant yesterday any OF the
others. with the possible exception Of the small
headed fighters. Some OF these thorough breds
fairly toss their heads in dsdain when their bukier
fellows are carried past their cages. They there
upon throw up their arched necks and crow defiant
", much say, I'VE would want any
better fun than to take OF you big fellows down
into the basement and cut your combs, and Incl
IDENTIFY your threats. for you" One cock has been
named Paderewsk account Of its fluffy topknot.
Another bird is called 'Bleek' because Of his re-
markable resemblance 70 a coed naIured character
well known in Printing House Square
Many important sales in negotiation, and
of the prize birds are being bid for at good
prices A notable sale made to H A Bridge,
of Columbus, Ohio, who purchased the entire stock
of Cochin bantams from the Oakland Farm, OF
Taunton Mass. There 80 birds in the lot.
among them the winners the Boston show, the
New-York shows and the Crystal Palace, Londor