FEATHERS AND THE MOLT 401 



their weight, their product in eggs, their conformation 

 (largely determined by the sight of the plumage), their 

 coloring, and their worth as pets. But the greatest 



Sharply Laced Feathers, Silver Wyandotte, Required by Standard 



additions to cash value are due to the bird being feathered 

 to Standard requirements for her variety. " Fuss and 

 feathers," from the fancy point of view, have far greater 

 value in dollars than any other attributes. The "fuss" 

 belongs to the fancier, the " feathers " to the fowl. 



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