POULTRY. 



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Plymouth Rocks, Dominiques, and Wyandottes are the 

 breeds for the poultry raisers who desire to raise chickens for 

 the early spring market. Chicks of such breeds are hardy, and 

 feather up quickly, making nice broilers at from eight to twelve 

 weeks of age. The Plymouth Rock (see frontispiece page 1040) 



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is the best "general-utility" breed for the farmer. Fowls of this 

 breed are hardy, active, good for eggs all the year round, good 

 sitters and mothers, and good for fall and winter market. 



The Dominiques rank next to the Plymouth Rocks as farm 

 fowls, and in color of plumage closely resemble that breed. 

 Dominiques are somewhat smaller than the Rocks, and have rose 

 instead of single combs. 



The Wyandottes (see illustration, page 1070) have been but 

 recently admitted to the standard, but they stand high in popu- 

 lar favor, and are destined to take their place among farm and 

 market fowls. 



For table fowls the Houdan and the Dorkings, the English 

 and French market fowls, are by many considered superior to 



