472 A STUDY OF FARM ANIMALS 



SUGGESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 



1. What makes the six types of domestic fowls? 



2. Describe the egg-laying type of hen. 



3. What is the difference between a breed and a variety? 



4. Compare the Plymouth Rock and the Wyandotte. 



5. Compare the Light Brahma and the Leghorn. 



6. Name the place of origin of each of five breeds of fowls. 



7. Discuss the origin of the turkey. 



8. What are common features of different breeds of ducks? 



9. Compare the Pekin and Rouen ducks. 



10. What are some of the most striking characteristics of the Muscovy 



duck? 



DO YOU THINK YOU COULD 



11. Give the names of five men keeping pure-bred poultry in your 



neighborhood, and the breeds they keep? 



12. Bring a small collection of eggs of different breeds to school? 



13. Interest local poultrymen to arrange a small poultry show for the 



benefit of the school? 



14. Weigh some specimens of live poultry of different breeds and 



report on the age and weight of each? 



15. Bring to school specimens of feathers showing breed colors? 



