Silkies, Sultans and Frizzles 79 



ing well out from the body in all directions, the 

 plumage causes them to appear much heavier 

 than they really are. They are compactly -built 

 birds, and are reared chiefly for their odd appear- 

 ance, and for hatching the eggs of other breeds. 

 They are said to make good mothers for tender 

 little chickens on account of their light weight 

 and soft, downy feathers. They have irregular 

 rose-combs of a dark color. The comb and face 

 present a dark, purplish appearance, in marked 

 contrast to other varieties of fowls. 



SULTAN 



Sultans were taken into England from Turkey 

 about fifty years ago. They were not brought to 

 America until many years later. On account of 

 their crest they somewhat resemble the Polish, 

 particularly the Bearded Polish. Their shanks 

 and toes are heavily feathered. They are reared 

 chiefly for their peculiar appearance. No particu- 

 lar claim is made as to usefulness. They thrive 

 well in small inclosures, and are gentle and readily 

 become pets. 



FRIZZLE 



Frizzles are peculiar fowls, and are reared wholly 

 for their unique appearance, their feathers curving 

 upward and backward at the ends. The curve is 



