Breeds of the Domestic Fowl. 



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great length of limb and neck and hardness of plumage, con- 

 joined with size and weight. 



It has been supposed that the elongation of the modern 

 show Game has been obtained by crossing with the Malay ; 

 but there is no evidence to prove this, and, from a fancier's 

 point of view, more would be lost by introducing the coarse- 

 ness of limb and head than would be gained, as much time 

 would be required to " breed out " these characters. 



Fig. 5. 



Buff Cochin Hen. 



A variety of the Malayan type, with shorter legs and ex- 

 cessively glossy plumage, has been for many years bred 

 largely in the south-western counties, particularly Devon and 

 Cornwall, being known as the Indian Game. It is an ex- 

 ceedingly weighty bird, having very large pectoral muscles, 

 and is admirably adapted for improving our domestic poultry 

 by crossing. It has, unfortunately for its utility, been 

 recently largely exhibited, and will probably be bred for 



