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THE LEGHORXS 



is rough or uneven which 

 should also get a cut of one- 

 half, making a total of three 

 points. 



Let us, while on combs, 

 study a few female combs. 

 Look at the female chart on 

 page 28 and you will note 

 that it has the five serrations 

 and the front portion and the 

 first serration stand erect, 

 the balance gradually droop- 

 ing to one side. 



In Fig. 5, we have a female comb that is quite com- 

 mon in the show-room. One's first impression is that it 

 B a pretty good comb but it is too loose on the head 

 and is liable to fall to either side. The serrations are too 

 long and uneven and should be cut one-half point. The 

 general shape of the comb is bad and this style comb gen- 

 erally looks coarse. We would cut it one point for this 

 defect. The blade is poor shape 

 and rough and should be cut 

 one-half, making a total of two 

 points. 



In Fig. 6, we have another 

 defective female comb. It is too 

 stiff and upright and falls both 

 ways which should be cut two 

 points on general shape. It only 

 has four serrations which gets 

 a cut of one-half and the rear 

 blade falls too far forward 

 which should be cut one-half, 

 making a total of three points. 

 In Fig. 7, we have a very bad female comb and one 

 that should never be used in a breeding pen if you have 

 any desire to improve this section. It is rough, coarse and 

 irregular and should be cut about three and one-half to 

 four and one-half for general poor shape. It has the cor- 

 rect number of serrations but falls both ways and is poor 

 all over. Such a comb should be cut so severe that the 

 breeder would be discouraged from breeding it. 



Rose Combs 



Let us also take up the rose comb. In Fig. 10, we 

 have illustrated a perfect male rose comb. Note that it is 



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nearly on a line from front to 

 rear of spike, a slight rise being 

 noticed over crown of head. 

 You will also note that the 

 spike appears to be separate 

 and not a continuation as in the 

 Wyandotte. The spike does not 

 follow the head but is elevated. 

 Notice also the corrugations on 

 the comb. Notice the space be- 

 tween the eye or top of the 

 head and the comb. 



In Fig 8, is shown a lopped 

 comb; one that falls over far enough to come in contact 

 with the fowl's head. If it touches the head it disqualifies. 

 If it Joes not it is very bad anyway, but would not dis- 

 qualify. It has a hollow center or seam through the center 

 which should be cut one point. It is too wide in front 

 which should be cut one-half and two points for general 

 bad shape, making a total of three and one-half. 



In Fig. 9, we have a comb that is wider at the rear 

 than in front. It is very unevenly corrugated and has a 



hollow center. It should be cut one and one-halt tor gen- 

 eral poor shape, one point for hollow center or front and 

 one point for smoothness, making a total of three and 

 one-half. 



So one can readily see that the comb is quite a study 

 and the comb that gets off with a cut 

 of one and one-half is a pretty good 

 comb. 



Heretofore we have been speak- 

 ing of the Leghorn in general cover- 

 ing all varieties but as we now come 

 to those sections in which color is 

 considered we will take each variety 

 sepaiately and in the order named in 

 the Standard. 



Brown Leghorn — Male 

 Head is the next section listed 

 on the score-card and is valued 

 at six points, tvi'o for shape and four for color. The 

 shape has been explained in the explanation of the Leg- 

 horn male. Should it be too long and narrow having 

 what is termed a "snaky" or "Gamey" appearance, cut 

 one-half. In color it should be "dark red" and it is very 

 seldom that it receives a cut. Should you find one with 

 head plumage too light colored or with a tendency to be 

 laced, cut from one-half to one. 



Eyes are the next section and valued at four points, 

 two each for shape and color. If blind in one eye, cut one. 

 If the eye has run out leav- 

 ing only the socket, the cut 

 should be one and one-half. 

 The color of the eye should 

 be a "reddish bay." If too 

 light being more of a golden 

 than a red, cut one-half to 

 one. If green or what is 

 spoken of as "fish eyes," cut 

 one point each. 



Beak is also valued at 

 four points, two for shape 

 and two for color. This sec- 

 tion was formerly incorpor- 

 ated under head section but 

 is now treated separately. Remember deformed beaks dis- 

 hafqualify. A beak too long or too straight should be cut 

 one-half. If too light in color being more of a yellow than 

 "horn," which is very seldom found, cut one-half. 



Wattles and ear-lobes are next and valued at ten 

 points, wattles being valued at four and ear-lobes at six. 

 Your attention was called to them in connection with 

 Fig. 1, where you see them as they should be. Note that 

 tlie ear-lobe is small considering 

 the size of the bird. It is claimed 

 by old breeders that in breeding 

 them too large there is danger of 

 their developing red edges which, 

 if continually bred is liable to 

 cause white in the face and as 

 "white in the face of cockerels and 

 pullets disqualify" it is important 

 to guard against such defects or 

 you will be liable to breed dis- 

 qualified birds. 



In Fig. 2, is shown a poor set of wattles and ear- 

 lobes. The wattles are too long, uneven and folded. Such 

 wattles should be cut at least one point. The ear-lobes 

 are rough or folded, giving them a lumpy, unsightly ap- 



