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My MALAY Fowls are evidently a primitive breed of Chick- 

 ens, unlike any thing I have seen, except the print of the 

 " Wild Indian Game," in Dr. Bennett's recent book on Poul- 

 try. My Pullet resembles the engraving referred to very 

 closely ; but as she was sent to me as a PURE MALAY FOWL, I 

 prefer calling her by that name. She is a dark-brown colour, 

 with a short, lofty tail, long neck, without comb or wattles, and 

 very compactly built. Her legs are long and bony, and all 

 her proportions indicate great strength. Although young, 

 (under a year,) she is mistress of the yard, the older Hens 

 having long since acknowledged her supremacy. 



The Stag is a noble Fowl, small head, with very small comb, 

 and nearly no wattles, bright eye, long neck, broad back, and 

 stands high on two as strong and bony legs as can be produced. 

 His plumage is dark-brown, and brilliant red. He is a perfect 

 model of strength, very courageous, but always acts on the de- 

 fensive. He will not commence a battle unless the provocation 

 is great, but then his foe must beware. To conclude, both he 

 and his mate are two of the quietest Fowls in my collection, 

 and will, at any time, eat from my hand, and allow me to han- 

 dle them at pleasure. 



My SHANGHAE Fowls have fully met my expectations in 

 all regards. They are very prolific in Eggs, grow large, and 

 are remarkably exempt from disease. 



My Imported Cock, now under two years old, weighs 

 thirteen pounds. Notwithstanding his great weight, he is very 

 active, stands firm upon his legs, and has a very erect carriage. 

 His plumage is deep, brilliant yellow. He is very attentive 

 to his Hens, and exercises a most fatherly care over the Chicks 

 in his yard. This latter trait I consider invaluable in a rooster. 



I was much amused, last fall, to observe the excellent care he 

 exercised over Chicks deserted by their mother. He fre- 

 quently would allow them to perch upon his back, and in this 

 manner carry them into the house, and then up the chicken- 



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