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which develops rapidly and will attain considerable size at an 

 early age, as Wyandottes and Plymouth Rocks. When large- 

 sized late roosters are desired, the type of bird selected is one which 

 is capable of attaining extremely large size, accompanied by a 

 tenderness and good quality of flesh when considerably advanced 

 in age, but it need not be of exceptionally rapid growth, as Brahmas. 

 Associated with these three factors should be good health and an 

 abundance of vigor, which under proper methods of management will 



FIG. 131. A light Brahma pair ideal for meat production. 



give the individuals every possible opportunity to develop to their 

 fullest extent all the inherited qualities of flesh growth (Fig. 131). 



BREEDING FOR COLOR AND PLUMAGE MARKINGS. 



Years of practice are required to learn all the combinations 

 and possibilities which result from various methods and practices 

 of mating for certain colors. The best way to produce variations 

 in pattern and color, as required by the standard for each breed, 

 must be learned, especially variations of sex in the same variety. 



