BREEDING HARES
Breeding bares in Canada for their fur and flesh has not yet been considered on industry, and bos never been done on a largo scale, but the soaring prices of all meats and .poultry, together with the over-increasing scarcity of fur-bearing animals, is certain to increase the value of every animal or bird that Is fit for food, and tho rabbit and bare are being considered in many quarters as a commercial proposition. Within the last year or so a farm on the outskirts of Hamilton, Ontario, has been taken over by some business men of that city, and is being utilised for the commercial breeding - of naros. From, a fer. T selected animals used as a foundation there are now hundreds, most of them being ready for use as breeders. In this instance a special breed has been used—namely, the black Siberian hare, an animal comparatively new to Canada. It is large, some specimens weighing as heavy as 141b. It is very prolific, and grows quickly. In addition to this, they have pelts that are large and rich-looking.
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Evening Star, Issue 16626, 8 January 1918, Page 1
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181BREEDING HARES Evening Star, Issue 16626, 8 January 1918, Page 1
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