POULTRY TYPES AND BREEDS 



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The Wyandotte originated in America, and is of medium 

 size, with a form very similar to the Plymouth Rock. These 

 two breeds look very much alike when fowls of the same color 

 are compared. The Wyandotte, however, should have an 

 outline of form somewhat more curved in its lines than the 

 Plymouth Rock. This breed has a rose comb instead 

 of a single form, and 

 red ear lobes and wat- 

 tles. The legs are yellow. 

 Wyandottes are excellent 

 layers, and their eggs 

 are of small size, brown 

 in color. These fowls 

 are valued for broiling 

 and roasting, for their 

 flesh is of fine grain and 

 quality. The mature 

 males have a standard 

 weight of 8J/2 pounds and 

 the females 6^ pounds. 

 Wyandottes are extreme- 

 ly popular. 



The Rhode Island Red 

 originated in Rhode Is- 

 land. The American 

 Standard of Perfection 



states that "their chief characteristics are: red color, 

 oblong shape, compact form, and smooth surface plum- 

 age." This is a medium-sized breed, mature males 

 weighing 8J/2, and the females 6J/ pounds. The comb 

 is either single or rose in form, and of medium size. 

 The shank and feet should be yellow or reddish horn in 

 color. This breed has become quite popular on account 



Fig. 172. A White Wyandotte cockerel, 

 a 1st prize winner, owned by Mrs. E. W. 

 Brooker. Photograph by courtesy of 

 Poultry Success. 



