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The standard weight of Buff, Partridge, and White Cochin C(jcl<:s is 

 11 pounds; hens, Sy.> pounds; cockerels, 9 pounds; and pullets, 7 pounds. 

 Black Cochins are of the same weight, excepting cocks, which should 

 weigh lOVo pounds. 



LANGSHANS. 



Langshans are the smallest and most active of the Asiatic class. 

 They are practical in more senses than one, and their prolific laying and 

 other excellent qualities make them profitable for the farmer, and 

 market poultryman. They constitute one the oldest breeds of poul- 

 try and have always been held in popular esteem. The shape of the 

 Langshan is distinct from that of the Brahma or Cochin, and should 

 not be confused with either of the last-named breeds. Fig. 16 shows 

 I he accepted contour of the Langshans, and a comparison with the 



Fig. 16. —Pair of Black Langshans. 



birds in figs. 9 and 11 shows at a glance the characteristics of the Lang- 

 shan as compared with the other Asiatics. Langshans have white flesh 

 and dark legs, while the others are yellow-skinned and yeilow-legged. 

 The quality of the flesh of the Langshans is excellent, being fine grained, 

 tender and nicely flavored. As layers they rank among the best, aver- 

 aging from twelve to thirteen dozen a year, and as winter layers they 

 are to be recommended. The chicks are hardy and mature early. Lang- 

 shans are good sitters and mothers, being of gentle disposition; they are 



