20 Darlcins: Fowls. 



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marlv, five claws upon each foot. The 

 white is probably not so pure as that of 

 certain of the dung-hill fowls, nor is the co- 

 lour of the flesh, that inclining to a yellow, 

 or ivory shade. The Darking are the spe- 

 cies generally made into capons. 



In a late agricultural survey of the coun- 

 ty of Sussex, an attempt is made to deprive 

 Darking of the honour of originating this 

 famous variety of fowls, with what degree 

 of success it would be a waste of time to 

 enquire ; it is sufficient we possess such a 

 variety, and know where to obtain it in per- 

 fection. The surveyor pretends that the 

 Darking fowls are all raised in the Weald 

 of Sussex, and that Horsham is the chief 

 market for them. That their having: five 

 claws is by no means their true and original 

 characteristic, such peculiarity being mere- 

 ly fortuitous, and in fact objectionable ; and 

 that those so marked are deemed a b.^3- 

 tard breed. No doubt it is probable that, 

 having five claws, accidentally brought 

 into notice, certain fine and well-formed 

 individuals ; but from those proceeded a 



