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They are considerably more pugnacious than 

 the other breeds mentioned in this chapter and 

 in certain localities are highly prized on this ac- 

 count. It is said that they suffer less from at- 

 tacks of hawks than most other breeds. 



Fig. 23. Indian Game hen (one-sixth size). 

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The Rhode Island Reds are considered to be val- 

 uable general -purpose fowls. They are somewhat 

 smaller than the Plymouth Rocks. A reliable 

 breeder* who raises them for utility says : "They 



*C. J. Hampton, Cosad, N. Y. 



