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BEGINNINGS IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 



of merit as a table fowl, and for excellence in egg pro- 

 duction. 



The Orpington was first developed in the town of Orping- 

 ton, England, from which it receives its name. There is no 

 great difference between this and the general-purpose Ameri- 

 can breeds, except that the Orpington is somewhat heavier, 

 and has gray or whitish skin and black or flesh-colored legs. 

 The corrib may be of the single or rose form. The ear lobes 

 are red. There are three varieties, white, black, and buff. 



The mature males weigh 

 10 and the females 8 

 pounds. The Orpington in 

 recent years has become 

 very popular, ranking high 

 for table use and for egg 

 production. 



The Light Brahma is 

 of Asiatic origin, and has 

 been known in America 

 for many years. It is 

 strictly of the meafc type, 

 and is the largest breed of 

 fowls, the mature males 

 weighing 12 pounds and 



the females 9J/2 pounds. The head is of medium size, 

 with a small pea comb, medium sized, red wattles, and 

 large red ear lobes. The breast is very broad and full,, 

 the back wide, the legs, toes, and skin yellow, and 

 the shanks feathered. The neck, tail, and large wing 

 feathers are black, and white striped with black, the 

 other feathers being white. This breed is valued for roast- 

 ing, but does not rate high in egg production. There is 

 another variety called the Dark Brahma, but neither is 



Fig. 173. A White Orpington hen. 

 courtesy of the Poultry Herald. 



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