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Buff Cochins. — This is another of the Asiatic breeds with a large number of friends. 

 Some strains lay much larger eggs than others. Like all the other breeds of this class, 

 they require to be kept active when in close confinement. The eggs from the hens of 

 some strains weigh 1\ ounces each, but all are of a rich dark colour. The chickens are 

 hardy and grow well, showing about the same development as those of the Light 

 Brahmas. The standard weights are : cock, 1 1 pounds ; hen, 8 \ pounds ; cockerel, 9 

 pounds ; pullet, 7 pounds. The other varieties of this breed are White, Black and 



Fig. 6. — Buff Cochins. 



Partridge Cochins 



the characteristics of which are about the same as the Buff. 



The 



cockerels put on flesh at the rate of about 1 pound per month after first month. The 

 pullets lay at about seven months of age. These are perhaps a little slow for farmers, 

 but may make a good cross. They are not now kept at the Experimental Farm for the 

 reason that they have not been profitable as layers. 



Other Breeds. — The following breeds not yet tried at the Experimental Farm are 

 also layers of large dark eggs. Black Cochins, Partridge Cochins, and White Cochins. 



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