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and white ear lobes, and are somewhat similar in type to 

 the White Leghorn. 



The Blue Andalusian is another fowl which attracts atten- 

 tion in the show room. These birds are the result of crossing 

 black and white varieties of the same breed. They are rather 

 large, with plumage of rare and singular color. This is a dis- 

 tinctive blue, which is much 

 darker on the back and 

 hackle. In order to breed 

 good Blue Andalusians it is 

 necessary frequently to re- 

 vert to the original cross of 

 black and white parent, as 

 the birds have a tendency 

 to revert to the original type 

 unless new crosses are often 

 made. The Andalusian 

 has no commercial supe- 

 riority over the Leghorn or 

 Minorca. Several other 

 breeds might be grouped in 

 this classification of special 

 exhibition types, but these 

 three will suffice to describe 

 their characteristics. 



Pleasure. In order to succeed in any branch of the poultry 

 business, the poultryman should derive pleasure from his 

 work, but there are birds which are kept solely for the pleas- 

 ure derived from breeding them. Among these, the Bantam 

 probably takes first rank. In color and body type these 

 birds are, hi most cases, the miniature duplicates of large 

 breeds (Fig. 54). The Bantams are often bred as pets for 

 children, simply to give them pleasure. Some Bantams, 

 particularly the Buff Cochins, are used in the hatching and 

 rearing of pheasants or other young birds which are difficult 



Fio. 53. A Columbian Wyandotte hen, 

 showing the beautiful color-markings which 

 are so much desired for exhibition. (Photo 

 by Chas. D. Cleveland.) 



