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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 Mus- 

 covy duck? 



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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? 



