A collection of papers on the subject of athletic exercises. &c. &c. / by Sir John Sinclair, Bart. M.P.
- Sir John Sinclair, 1st Baronet
- Date:
- 1806
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: A collection of papers on the subject of athletic exercises. &c. &c. / by Sir John Sinclair, Bart. M.P. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![ployed. I could always tell, by the firmness of the flesh upon the breast, whether my cocks were in or- der. I found them by far the strongest, without di- minishing their activity, when they were plump but firm, without fat; and I question but they would have eaten as fine, and had nearly as much fiim muscular flesh as a fowl from a London poulteiei s. With this mode of management my cocks were lour , out of five, at least, successful. 3d. The training of the cocks, in the manner I have described, produces only a tempoiaiy effect, nor does it in the least seem to shorten theii lives. I have known them live and fight at ten years old; whereas the poultry in my yard at piesent seldom reach that period. 4. I have heard of saffron and other drugs being given to cocks; but mine, which were plainly fed, always beat them. Opium or brandy may be ne- cessary to Janasaries or Frenchmen, but no diam is necessary to excite the courage ol a true game-cock, or a British soldier. The Bev. ]\Ir. P* is a native ol L oi kshne, and may possibly be able to give you some infoi illa- tion on the breeding of horses, and the training of jockies. At all events, an application to him, men- tioning my name, can do no harm, and you will find him an obliging and intelligent man. He lately sent me a letter on the culture of spring wheat, which I sent to the board. I am, dear Sir, With great respect, &c« P. S.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b24934513_0089.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
