THE BOOK OF POULTRY. 



As a cross the Andalusian gives broadl}- about 

 the same results as the Minorca, with less 

 tendency to large combs, and rather more juicy 

 flesh ; but its dual character of colour makes 

 the produce much more uncertain in that 

 respect, and it is in comparison very little used. 



The greatest mistakes that have occurred 

 in judging Andalusians have arisen from con- 

 founding it with the Minorca type. Many- 

 judges have done this, and in these days of 

 many varieties it is very important to maintain 

 all such legitimate and real distinctions as 

 exist. About colour and marking there is little 

 or no dispute: the bright blue ground-colour, 

 and dense black uniform lacing are now pretty 

 well understood by all. If in addition to 

 these there be kept in view the characteristic 

 rather slim and reachv form, moderated and 

 rather oblong comb, fine in quality, and rather 

 narrower lobes, there will be little to complain 

 of. The following is the Standard for this 

 breed : 



GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 



Head. — Skull : ^Moderately long and deep, and in- 

 clined to width. Beak : Stout and of medium length. 

 Eves : Full. Comb : Single, medium size, upright, 

 with deep serrations (broad at their base), the back 

 portion following the curve of the skull but not 

 touching the neck, free from excrescences (or thumb 

 marks or side spikes). Face : Smooth and free from 

 feathers. Ear-lobes : Of fair size, almond-shaped, of 

 kid-like texture, free from wrinkles, and fitting 

 closely to the face. Wattles : Long and broad, and 

 of fine texture. 



Neck. — Rather long in proportion to the size of 

 the body, and well covered with hackle feathers. 



Body. — Large ; broad shoulders and narrow 

 saddle ; slightly rounded back sloping towards the 

 tail : full and round breast ; long wings, carried 

 well up, and close to the body, and the ends well 

 covered by the saddle hackles. 



Tail. — Large and flowing, carried moderately high, 

 though not approaching " squirrel" fashion, and with 

 long and well-arched sickles. 



Legs and Feet. — Legs : Rather long, the shanks 

 quite free from feathers. Toes : Four, straight and thin. 



Carriage. — Very upright and active. 



Weight.— From 7 lb. to 8 lb. 



With the exception of the Comb, which falls 

 over one side of the face, preferably in a single 

 fold, and covering one eye, the general character- 

 istics are similar to those of the cock, allowing for 

 the natural sexual differences. 



Weight. — From 5 lb. to 6 lb 



COLOUR 



Beak : Dark slate or horn. Eyes : Dark red or 

 red-brov\Ti. Comb, Face, and Wattles : Bright red. 

 Ear-lobes : Pure white. Legs : Dark slate or lead 

 blue. 



Plumage. — Ground, clear silver blue, with dis- 

 tinct black lacing on each feather, except that the 

 cock's hackles, back, shoulders, zaiiigbows, sickles, and 

 tail coverts are black or purple-black, with a rich gloss, 

 and the hen's neck-hackle is rich lustrous black, 

 showing broad lacing on the tips of the feathers at 

 the base. 



SCALE OF POINTS 

 Colour of plumage 

 Lacing 



Size and shape 

 Condition 

 Comb . . 

 Lobes . . 

 Face . . 



Serious Defects : In cocks, much white in face or 

 red in lobes ; drab or rusty saddle or hackle ; any 

 other colour of legs and feet than light to dark 

 slate ; squirrel or wry tail ; comb much O'.-er ; 

 crooked toes ; feathered shanks or feet. In hens, 

 erect comb, and any of the above defects which 

 apply. 



