POULTRY. 



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Merits and Defects Of AndalusiailS. They are, as we have already stated, very 

 prolific as egg-producers, having frequently been known to lay from 200 to 225 eggs in a year, 

 which is certainly a very good egg record for any breed of hens. They are also very hardy, 

 feather easily and rapidly, and mature early, young cocks often crowing at six or seven 

 weeks of age, presenting a most ludicrous and amusing appearance. The flesh is of fine 

 flavor, tender, and juicy; they are also plump-bodied and easily fattened, and do not consume 

 as much food as some breeds of their size. They do not breed as true to color generally, 

 however, as the Spanish breeds. 



AMERICAN SEBRIGHTS. 



THIS, as the name indicates, is an American breed of fowls, being one of the late 

 breeds, and having been but little known until a comparatively recent date. 

 They are at present, however, becoming quite common, and highly appreciated, 

 combining as they do many excellent qualities, both as a table fowl and for egg production. 



AMERICAN SEBRIGHTS. 



Owned by B. D. Maycumber, Truxton, N. Y. 



Both single and rose-comb fowls are to be found of this breed, also those with smooth and 

 feathered legs; but those are generally preferred with a low rose comb, and unfeathered legs. 

 The ear lobes are bright red. When matured the cocks will average nine pounds, and the 

 hens about seven pounds. They are plump-bodied, with a prominent breast, the body being 

 broad and deep, resembling in shape that of the Dorking; plumage black, even and heavily 

 laced with white; tail solid black; the legs rather short, and bright yellow. 



