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base, the middle comb being somewhat larger 

 than the other two. Each comb should have 

 distinct serrations. 



The Brahmas are large fowls, in fact, the 

 largest variety known is the Light Brahma. The 

 Light Brahma cock should weigh 12 and the hen 



Fig. 10. Dark Brahma cock (one-eighth size). 



9% pounds. The Dark Brahmas are a pound 

 lighter. The Brahmas have yellow skin and 

 shanks, and the outsides of the shanks are feath- 

 ered. Leg -feathering is undoubtedly a protec- 

 tion during the severe winter weather, but it is 

 somewhat objectionable, as the majority of con- 

 sumers prefer a clean -legged fowl. 



