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production. The present use of the term does not, however, con- 

 sider form and conformation for egg production. 



As breed types become more fixed and a better understanding 

 is obtained of the different breeds, the fancy and the utility re- 

 quirements will more nearly coincide. 



REVIEW. 



1. Trace the origin of the domestic fowl. 



2. Give the zoological classification of birds, showing their place in the animal 



kingdom. 



3. Describe the class A ves, or birds. 



4. Name the two common classifications of poultry. 



5. How many different varieties are recognized in the standard classification? 



6. Enumerate the class numbers and names. 



7. Enumerate the breeds and their varieties in classes 1 to 4. 



8. What is the relative variation in weights in classes 1, 2, and 3? 



9. Upon what features is the standard classification based? 



10. Give the origin of the Plymouth Rock, Leghorn, and Light Brahma. 



11. What does the Bantam class represent? 



12. Give the meanings of class, breed, and variety. 



13. What is the basis of the utility classification? 



14. Give the four divisions of this classification. 



15. Discuss the egg breeds as to disposition, maturity, and hardiness. 



16. Name the two leading breeds in this group; compare them. 



17. Discuss the meat breeds as regards disposition, maturity, fecundity, and 



foraging abilities. 



18. Name the three leading meat breeds. 



19. What position do the general-purpose breeds fill in the utility classification? 



20. Discuss the general-purpose group with respect to disposition, sitting 



qualities, and hardiness. 



21. Name four leading breeds in this group. 



22. What are the most distinctive differences between the egg, meat, and 



general-purpose types? 



23. Discuss the so-called fancy group. 



References. Breeds of Chickens, by James Dryden, Oregon Reading 

 Course Lesson II; Standard Varieties of Chickens, by G. E. Howard, U. S. 

 Farmers' Bulletin 51; A Test of Breeds, by F. E. Emery, North Carolina 

 Bulletin 167. 



The Plymouth Rocks, Bulletin 29, The Wyandottes, Bulletin 31 ; American 

 Breeds of Fowls, Report 1901 : All by T. F. McGrew, U. S. Bureau of Animal 

 Industry. 



