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FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE. 



males more than one year old are termed hens, and 

 should weigh r ] l / 2 pounds. Males less than one year 



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 DIAGRAM SHOWING SCORE CARD FOR POULTRY. 



old are termed cockerels, and should weigh 8 pounds. 

 Females less than one year old are termed pullets, and 

 should weigh 6 pounds at six months of age, and begin 

 to lay when 6^2 months old. The weights in the 

 American class are: cocks 8^2-9^ pounds, hens 6-' 

 cockerels 7-8, pullets 5-6. 



PAIR OF LIGHT BRAHMAS. 



SINGLE-COMB WHITE LEGHORN COCK. 



The Asiatic Class comprises the Light and Dark 

 Brahmas, Cochins and Langshans. All breeds of this 

 class have feathers on shanks and feet. They are of 



