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tilt ion. Aud I have noticed that when a bird has a long, narrow beak, 

 a thin, long comb and head, and an eye somewhat sunken in the head, 

 it is usually lacking in constitution. Such a bird is likely to have a 

 narrow, long body and long legs, upon which it seldom stands straight. 

 There are some exceptions to this rule ; yet, generally speaking, if a 

 bird has a good head, the chances are favorable for a good body ; and, 

 if it has a poor head the chances are against it. I have frequentlv 

 noticed in the Rose-comb breeds, such as Wyandottes, that a good- 

 shaped one is S'^Mom found with a long, narrow comb. 



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The neck should be moderately short and stout, indicating vigor, 

 The breast is the most important point in a market chicken. It 

 should be broad, moderately deep; and, if broad, it will present a fine 

 appearance and appear well-fleshed. It is quite possible that a broad, 



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