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be uncommonly wide to scale equal to a bird with a medium length of 

 back. Iq size of thigh No. 1 is much larger, and is firmer in the flesh. 

 While the thigh is not the most desirable portion of the bird, yet I like 

 to see a bird with good muscle. 



In Judging birds from a market or utility standpoint, one must bear 

 in mind that the breast meat is the most valuable. A bird possessing 

 length, width and depth is the one the buyer is iookmg for. A wide 

 back is pleasing to the eyes, and is also some indication as to the under 

 line, and, further, as to constitution. 



1 may add that cockerel No. 1 is the best type of a nuirket bird in his 

 class that I have seen for some time, being extra strong in breast points. 



Compare the cuts of the hens. No. 3 is a long, narrow hen with 

 legs that bow towards each other. She is an indifferent layer and 

 feeder. She has a long neck, a narrow but a moderate beak and eye. 

 She is not constitutionally strong, and has always been somewhat lack, 

 ing in vigor. 



No. 4 is not represented to advantage. She is a fine type in every re- 

 spect, having plenty of weight, is active, bright, and is a fairly good 



