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pen shall win ; when the tying pens are both adult or both young, 

 the pen containing the highest scoring male shall win ; when one 

 of the tying pens contains females of mixed ages, the pen con- 

 taining the highest scoring male shall win ; when one of the pens 

 contains all hens or all pullets, while the other contains females 

 of mixed ages, the pen having all the females either adult or 

 young shall win ; when the tie cannot be broken by any of the 

 above rules, the pen containing the lowest total of shape cuts in 

 the five main shape sections snail win. 



IN APPLYING THE COMPARISON SYSTEM 



Typical Shape. In awarding prizes by comparison, judges 

 must consider carefully each and every section of the specimen, 

 according to the Scale of Points and not allow color alone, or 

 any one or two sections to influence their decisions. The vital 

 importance of typical shape is to be borne constantly in mind, 

 at the same time giving due consideration to color in all sections, 

 including undercolor. 



Handling. All specimens in competition must be handled 

 and examined by the judge, except those that show decided 

 inferiority as seen in coops. 



Disqualifying Weights. Specimens falling below disqualify- 

 ing weights after December first of each year must be debarred 

 from competition. 



Standard Size. In determining size, the judge shall decide 

 by comparing the specimens in competition with due regard to 

 weight in all breeds and varieties. When a bird fails to attain, 

 or in case it exceeds, the size proportionate with the type or 

 shape, it must be discounted quite severely. 



Color Defects. A few, very small, grayish specks in white 

 fowls shall not debar a specimen that is otherwise superior in 

 color from winning over one less typical in shape and sound in 

 color; provided, however, that the gray specks do not appear 

 prominently in the primary, secondary or main tail feathers. 



Scaly Legs. A fowl whose legs and toes are so deformed by 

 what is called "Scaly Legs" as to hide or to appear to have de- 

 stroyed the color, shall not be awarded a first prize. 



Note. Under the comparison system, judges must deduct 

 the full valuation of the cuts in all sections where a specified cut 

 is made under the heading of "Cutting for Defects," 



