BAEN-YAKD FOWLS. 



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Vn. French Fowls— Houdans. 



The four varieties of French fowls that have been more or less dissemi- 

 nated in the United States are the Houdans, the Creve Cceur, La Fleche, 

 and the Breda. 



The Houdans rank in France with the Dorkings in England, and in 

 the United States they are regarded with favor. They are said to have 

 been originated from a cross ])etween the Dorking and the silver Padoue, 

 and have the fifth toe as do the Dorkings. In color they should be white 



BLACK JAVAS. 



and black, evenly distributed, making them distinctly speckled. Red 

 feathers are not admissible, but an occasional stained feather is sometimes 

 seen in the best fowls. They love to wander, but bear confinement well. 

 The comb is double leafed, and they have whiskers and beard growing 

 well up on the face which, with the crest or top-knot, gives them a curious 

 appearance. The crest of the hen is quite thick, rounded and full. They 

 are hardy, fatten kindly, lay good-sized eggs, and the flesh is of the first 

 quality. 



