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BEGINNINGS IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 



The Embden goose is of 



European origin. It is of 

 medium size, adult gan- 

 ders weighing about 20 

 pounds. The bill and 

 legs are orange in color, 

 and the plumage is white. 

 This is a very popular 

 breed. 



The Toulouse goose 



gets its name from a city 

 of that name in France. 

 It is of large size, adults 

 weighing about 25 pounds. 

 The bill is pale orange 



Fig. 182. An Embden^ goose. ^Photograph and the legs a deep shade 



of that color. The plum- 

 age is gray, with dark 

 shadings about the neck, 

 back, wings, and breast. 



Most of our domestic 

 flocks consist of these two 

 breeds. 



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. 



by courtesy the Poultry Herald. 



Fig. 183. Toulouse geese. By courtesy the 

 Poultry Herald. 



